Tag Archives: birds

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.

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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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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 →

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Walk for the Wild

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Linda Schaub

I saw this 5K event advertised on one of the park sites I follow on Twitter. After signing up, I gleaned a few factoids which I’m going to pepper throughout this post, like this one: did you know there is … Continue reading →

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Winter Brrrds!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Linda Schaub

I won’t kid you … to plagiarize a familiar Christmas song, the weather outside is (and has been) frightful. Do I blame this on the Groundhog, who boldly declared there would be six more weeks of Winter, or, do I … Continue reading →

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A little birdie told me you have books here. #Wordless Wednesday #I see a birdie book, but it’s about lovebirds.

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Linda Schaub

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

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Friday Frivolity.

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Linda Schaub

I thought I’d dust off my Friday Frivolity feature to share a few thoughts about birdies and bandanas that have been rumbling around in my brain while I’ve been rambling around the ‘hood. It is also a chance to bemoan … Continue reading →

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Gallivantin’ on Grosse Ile.

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Linda Schaub

On Sunday March 15th we had a spectacular sunrise, and, while I waited for the sky to lighten up and the morning to unfold, I pondered on that day’s destination. I’ve wanted to try Crosswinds Marsh and Nature Preserve in … Continue reading →

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Winter is for the Birds; my 2020 Photo Birdie Bucket List.

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Linda Schaub

With near-tropical temps on the horizon for Sunday, I thought I’d better hurry and do this post about the birds I encountered in frosty February, as well as my 2020 Birdie Bucket List. I scored a few lucky shots of … Continue reading →

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Birdie Nirvana

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Linda Schaub

The memorial tree at Elizabeth Park where all the birdies hang out, beckons me to visit while bearing treats and toting along my camera. I’m drawn to it like a magnet. You will recall I had an earlier visit to … Continue reading →

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