Category Archives: nature

A “Walktober” to savor ….

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Linda Schaub

I’d give a resounding 10-4 to this meander that was taken on October 4th. There was a subtle hint of color for some of the trees, whereas the many Maples were already getting their glow-on, as you see above. My … Continue reading →

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Spooky vibes as we slide toward Halloween ….

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Halloween was on my mind when I hustled up to Heritage Park the day after this event was held there. Every year I think that it might be fun to attend, but I wanted to get a flavor for Fall … Continue reading →

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When beauty is unmarred by imperfection. #Wordless Wednesday #End-of-Summer tears and tatters on an Eyed-Brown Butterfly.

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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When a walk goes afowl, er … afoul.

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Linda Schaub

It was a gorgeous Summer day, the third in a string of days that felt like the Summers I’d grown up with … the Summer days I dreamed about enjoying once I was retired and 100% of my time was … Continue reading →

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A feather, a flower … but where’s the frog? #Wordless Wednesday #Pond Lily

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Canal living and some culture too!

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Linda Schaub

As the sign above indicates, this excursion took place in Gibralter, Michigan, a quaint, waterfront community located along the Detroit River. I had not been to Gibralter since I was a teenager when our family visited my father’s coworker who … Continue reading →

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Juvenile Barn Swallow and his buddies. #Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Marsh Madness! A morning chockful of whimsy and beauty.

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Linda Schaub

As soon as I stepped onto the Cherry Island Trail and saw this oddball “thing” in the murky marsh, I knew it would be my featured image because it reminded me of the word “pareidolia” (seeing faces in objects that … Continue reading →

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King of the hill, er … dead tree. #Wordless Wednesday #Great Egret

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Darling ducklings!

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Linda Schaub

There were also some mellow Mallards and grumpy Geese too. On July 22nd I headed to Dingell Park, … … the first time I’d been there since that frosty February day when I went for the Great Backyard Bird Count. … Continue reading →

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