Inspired by Dogs & Nature
The change of season slowly advances until one day it becomes a feeling. The air is drier. The evening temperature dips. I feel invigorated by a sense of anticipation – but for what I do not specifically recognize. My mind seems clearer, maybe a… Continue Reading “Autumn Cometh”
Below you will find a series of photos that contain at least one bird. Your goal, if you choose to accept it, is to find the bird or birds hidden in the image. These are actual photos that I took in the past couple… Continue Reading “Find It!”
A Bluebird pair that was displaced by House Wren in Box #13 at the north end of Jaye’s Pasture succeeded in finding alternate accommodations in Box #14 at the north end of the East fence. It was fairly late in the season, so I… Continue Reading “What’s Going On At Box 14?”
Wow, right? If you were a jeweler, you could design a ring, broach, necklace or earrings inspired by any of of Mother Nature’s precious gems. I am so fortunate to live alongside these jewels.
On occasion I get the feeling that the birds around here understand my gig. “Tammie’s on her way out to the Pond Meadow, if you want your photo taken, now’s the time to get over there!” On the contrary, when I go out with… Continue Reading “Take My Picture”
Let’s just put it out there for the record. I’m about as amateur photographer as they come. I did acquire a new camera this year because my last camera was malfunctioning. It came with an “upgrade” from a 200 mm to a 300 mm… Continue Reading “Flit – Flit”
I never know what I might see when I go out on my drive-arounds. I mean that literally because I am not familiar with every species of bird and I definitely don’t know much about plants or insects that make their home on our… Continue Reading “Little of This and a Little of That”
It has been said that a picture speaks a thousand words. To me, these images speak a mere three. “Mom! I’m hungry!” To be fair, one must swap out Mom for Dad about half the time. I’ve been very fortunate to have captured this… Continue Reading “Mom!”
The Song sparrows that began singing in my backyard in early Spring had a very simple melody. I called it “four notes and a trill,” for lack of a better term. I’m sure that the ornithologists have more specific and standardized names for various… Continue Reading “Singing Like a…Sparrow!”
Nature is incredible. It’s inspiring. it’s constantly changing, yet offers rock-solid predictability at times. There is no other place that rejuvenates my soul than to exist among the trees and grasses, clouds and wild flowers in my world. While it can be ferociously cold,… Continue Reading “Pretty Wild”