Monthly Archives: August 2011
Brazos Walking Sticks
Everyone needs something or someone to lean on for support once in a while. Backcountry explorers are no different, whether it is a pair of telescoping hiking poles or simply a thick stick picked up along the trail. A pole … Continue reading
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Brazos Walking Sticks
Everyone needs something or someone to lean on for support once in a while. Backcountry explorers are no different, whether it is a pair of telescoping hiking poles or simply a thick stick picked up along the trail. A pole … Continue reading
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Getting Digiscoping Tips
I have been corresponding with a blogging friend from Maine, Stephen Ingraham, who is a Birding and Observation Product Specialist for Carl Zeiss Sports Optics. He knows a lot about digiscoping and in emails today, answered questions for me and … Continue reading
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Waiting through Hurricane Irene
Living in a rural area in the path of a hurricane (or tropical storm) with hundreds of miles of power lines and thousands of trees, combined with heavy rain and wind, make losing power almost a certainty. Our power has … Continue reading
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Waiting through Hurricane Irene
Living in a rural area in the path of a hurricane (or tropical storm) with hundreds of miles of power lines and thousands of trees, combined with heavy rain and wind, make losing power almost a certainty. Our power has … Continue reading
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Broad-wings Limbering Up
I watched three Broad-winged Hawks overhead the house today as they frolicked in the brisk Northwest breeze. They would soar up and then do a wingover or stall to drop down a bit, and then climb back up on the … Continue reading
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Dead Creek Visit
I took a quick trip over to Dead Creek this morning with the dog to check out the shorebirds — but saw none. I did see a nice variety and took some photos. Here are a few: An immature Brant … Continue reading
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