Category Archives: nature

The scene was green at Lake Erie Metropark.

Posted on August 28, 2020 by

This post is about a trek taken at Lake Erie Metropark in late June. I figured I’d better get this picture-laden post published soon, as I’ve made a couple of trips to this venue since then to see the water … Continue reading →

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We are splooting! #Wordless Wednesday #The heat makes us squirrelly!

Posted on August 26, 2020 by

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

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Feelin’ ducky …

Posted on August 24, 2020 by

Back in May I lamented about how another Spring would be passing me by without a duckling sighting. I must have whined long and loud enough that suddenly it seemed that every time I turned around I saw ducklings, either … Continue reading →

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So, what’s the buzz around Council Point Park these days?

Posted on August 21, 2020 by

Summer is zipping by much too quickly – I can’t believe August is nearly over! Wednesday I celebrated my 1,500th post since I began blogging on February 11, 2013. That is a lot of words I’ve written! Many of those … Continue reading →

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Duck, duck goose.

Posted on August 17, 2020 by

They’re back and they’re bringing a bit of normalcy in this topsy-turvy 2020 world. It’s been awhile since I wrote about any waterfowl at Council Point Park. On May 1st I had a nature extravaganza with Harry the Heron, some … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity: Hope lives here.

Posted on August 14, 2020 by

Back when I was still a wee nipper, one day while Mom and I sat side-by-side at the kitchen table, she suddenly produced a small book entitled Susie’s Babies. In the next breath she announced “Linda, it’s time you and … Continue reading →

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Meet and greet with Parker.

Posted on August 10, 2020 by

It’s been forever and a day since I devoted an entire blog post to my favorite Park munchkin, a/k/a Parker. A week ago Saturday, I drove to the Park, pulled into my usual spot and as soon as I opened … Continue reading →

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Early morning stroll along the Detroit River. #Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 5, 2020 by

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

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Baby Blue Jays!

Posted on August 3, 2020 by

Even though the baby Blue Jays I watched at Council Point Park were quite amusing, they did not give me the warm fuzzies like ducklings and goslings do. But they did give me a chuckle, a lot of photos and … Continue reading →

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Time’s a-tickin’ …

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

Well, it’s July 31st and it’s been four months since I last reported on my miles walked to date. That occasion was National Walking Day (April 1st) when I crowed about how far I had walked toward my goal (323 … Continue reading →

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