Tag Archives: robins

Baby boom at Council Point Park.

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Linda Schaub

There are a few things you can count on every Spring … the appearance of allergies, dandelions and those pesky elm and maple seeds that land in your mulch and sprout into a gazillion tiny weeds in a day or … Continue reading →

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The Sass Menagerie.

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Linda Schaub

On the heels of the robin debacle yesterday, I sure wasn’t looking forward to seeing what progress my fractious feathered friend(s) made in the past 24 hours, so I procrastinated going to the front door this morning. As has been … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings.

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Easter Sunday is almost here, though it’s hard to imagine little kids crawling around on the soggy ground searching for eggs or candy treasures in their Sunday finest.  It is still very chilly and rainy here in Southeast Michigan, but, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings.

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Linda Schaub

We’ve all heard the expression “the early bird catches the worm” and those are wise words to live by. Most of the time anyway. This morning I awoke at 3:00 a.m. to the pitter patter of rain on the patio … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Birdie(s).

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Linda Schaub

It is time to bid the robin babies at Council Point Park a fond adieu. This last month I’ve had a flurry of blog posts about babies – robins, goslings and even ducklings.  The last group of robin chicks I’ve … Continue reading →

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Feathers and Fisticuffs.

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Linda Schaub

After the over-long, cold and snowy Winter and chilly Spring, I know I did state on the record that I would not complain about any Summer heat wave.  Alas, I have broken that promise several times over. The weather the … Continue reading →

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Empty Nesters.

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Linda Schaub

As you know, when the kids finally leave home and are out on their own, their parents are often referred to as “empty nesters” and an empty nest is exactly what I found at the home where I’ve been monitoring … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings.

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Linda Schaub

This morning’s trek was pretty much over even before it started.  Though it rained in the early hours, as it neared time to leave on my walk, I peered out the window and was pleasantly surprised.  Yay – no rain!  … Continue reading →

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Forward … march!

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Linda Schaub

I don’t always hurry through the ‘hood when I walk.  Sometimes I take my good old sweet time.  Today was such a day. Yesterday’s weather was abysmal – there is no other word for it.  From early morning until nightfall, … Continue reading →

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Yes, I am a bleeding heart.

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Linda Schaub

For as long as I can remember, I have had a soft spot in my heart for animals.  It was more than just a childish love of the family pets who came in and out of my life.  When asked … Continue reading →

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