Category Archives: nature

A tale of two seasons.

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Linda Schaub

It’s Saturday afternoon and, while I write this post, still another wintry mix lingers, translating to a missed walk for me and capping off a rainy and unsettled week. I can hear some songbirds, likely Sparrows, tucked in a neat … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk, walking | Tagged Fall, nature, walk, walking | 93 Comments

Spring cleaning, er … preening #Wordless Wednesday #Dunk, drip, pick, flap, fluff –n- go!

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, nature | Tagged #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, Detroit River, nature | 65 Comments

Patience is a virtue.

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Since I began my nature treks in conjunction with this blog, the beautiful Canvasback Duck has remained on my annual “Birdie Bucket List” but a sighting of one has thus far eluded me. These beautiful ducks, usually just referred to … Continue reading →

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March Winds. #Wordless Wednesday #Back off Ms. Schaub, I’m NOT ready for my close-up!

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, nature, walk | Tagged #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, nature, Ring-billed Gull, walk | 43 Comments

Birds of a Feather.

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Hmm – do I dare churn out a few more posts on local waterfowl after two Mute Swan posts last week? Well, that is the plan until I FINALLY return to the remaining 2021 treks that were usurped by holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk, walking, Winter | Tagged Detroit River, nature, walk, walking, Winter | 79 Comments

Mute Swan (M011) Update.

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Like many of you, I was interested in learning more about this banded Mute Swan M011, the subject of yesterday’s blog post. It was the first banded wild bird I’ve ever seen – talk about being at the right place … Continue reading →

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Mingling with Mute Swans at Council Point Park.

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Last Sunday I had big plans … not fun plans, but I had dawdled long enough in compiling the tax paperwork, so it was time to hunker down and get ‘er done. So, I would walk to the Park, do … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk, walking | Tagged Mute Swans, nature, walk, walking | 73 Comments

File February 2022 under “D” for “Disgruntled” (sigh).

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Linda Schaub

It is fitting to end February’s fury, that began on Groundhog Day, with this, my last Winter post *… yes, I’m so done with this wicked month, if not the entire Winter season. I’m sure many of you agree. On … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk, walking, Winter | Tagged Council Point Park, nature, walk, walking, Winter | 68 Comments

Winter is for the birds …

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Linda Schaub

… or maybe not. I was walking along the perimeter path at Council Point Park a few weeks ago. On that day, the City had neither plowed, nor salted, the walking path, even though they’ve been good about doing so … Continue reading →