Category Archives: nature

A solo walker and solo birds.

I like beginning the day with my mind a blank canvas and that’s been my mindset since Day One of my walking regimen, especially at Council Point Park. I enjoy walking alone, but because of the ongoing “project” at my … Continue reading

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With a song in my heart.  #Wordless Wednesday  #Song Sparrow on a gray day.

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

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Whew! When the weather’s perfect and …

… you wear yourself out enjoying it! Meteorological Summer may have started on June 1st but, in my humble opinion, our Summer-like temps happened long before meteorological Summer or calendar date Summer which happens June 20th. We have had hot … Continue reading

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Solo Sandhill Crane  #Wordless Wednesday #Mooned by a crane!

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

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Paradise Lost: The destruction of Council Point Park.

I am positive if I searched this blog for the words “my favorite nature nook” or “Council Point Park” the amount of hits would be overwhelming. This small venue, which runs along the Ecorse Creek and is smack-dab in the … Continue reading

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Morning marsh meander.

“Come on in – the water’s fine! It is highly unlikely you expected to open this post and see a dog as the header image – more on this pooch later. While I am usually behind reporting on my jaunts, … Continue reading

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Tree Swallows take over Bluebird nesting boxes. #Wordless Wednesday #Sunday Stills Color Challenge – Cobalt Blue

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

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Robin Hood, er … Robin in the ‘hood. #Wordless Wednesday #American Robin

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

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Jeepers, creepers … I found some Spring Peepers! #Wordless Wednesday #Chorus in the forest

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

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Am I a tree hugger? You betcha!

This is the fourth year I have participated in the “Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K” virtual event sponsored by the Bob Ross Inc. Foundation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. All race proceeds support tree planting and … Continue reading

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