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Up before the birds, music over noise, appreciator of the little things. Day by Day. All photos are my own unless noted otherwise.
I will be taking some time away to concentrate on a few projects. Stay safe everyone!
February 6, 2026 at 4:44 AM
I will be taking some time away to concentrate on a few projects. Stay safe everyone!
This afternoon, I saw what I thought was a log on the ice until it turned its head and I saw the beak. I believe it is a Wilson's Snipe. It was there long enough for me to worry. It finally stood and my brief heavy heart lifted. it strutted away happily!
February 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
This afternoon, I saw what I thought was a log on the ice until it turned its head and I saw the beak. I believe it is a Wilson's Snipe. It was there long enough for me to worry. It finally stood and my brief heavy heart lifted. it strutted away happily!
The icicles didn't concern this #MourningDove and it was safe from any hawks that may have been looking to snack. #BirdOfTheDay
February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The icicles didn't concern this #MourningDove and it was safe from any hawks that may have been looking to snack. #BirdOfTheDay
An Anhinga flying off after finishing its fresh catch meal. #Black&White #BirdOfTheDay
February 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
An Anhinga flying off after finishing its fresh catch meal. #Black&White #BirdOfTheDay
Lurking in the shadows, late afternoon sun, a Great Blue Heron. #LongNeck #BirdOfTheDay
February 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Lurking in the shadows, late afternoon sun, a Great Blue Heron. #LongNeck #BirdOfTheDay
Two winters ago I posted some pics of this creation. Last winter I don't think it was cold long enough for it to build. I went to see it today and had to share. It will take until May to melt!
February 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Two winters ago I posted some pics of this creation. Last winter I don't think it was cold long enough for it to build. I went to see it today and had to share. It will take until May to melt!
one of four Hooded Mergansers leaving the cove after his unsuccessful performance to iimpress and win courtship of a very desired female. #Reflections #BirdOfTheDay
February 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
one of four Hooded Mergansers leaving the cove after his unsuccessful performance to iimpress and win courtship of a very desired female. #Reflections #BirdOfTheDay
an almost giddy female Belted Kingfisher kicking back and shaking it off with her head and #OpenBeak twisted toward the sun. It was an entertaining watch.
#BirdOftheDay
#BirdOftheDay
February 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
an almost giddy female Belted Kingfisher kicking back and shaking it off with her head and #OpenBeak twisted toward the sun. It was an entertaining watch.
#BirdOftheDay
#BirdOftheDay
this evening's end of day for #SkySunday
February 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM
this evening's end of day for #SkySunday
Working extra hard for food these days, this Cardinal stopped to rest in a shrub. It almost looks like he is wearing a long coat with a big collar. #FeatheredFriday #littlethings
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Working extra hard for food these days, this Cardinal stopped to rest in a shrub. It almost looks like he is wearing a long coat with a big collar. #FeatheredFriday #littlethings
a warm weather memory as the storm and blue frozen chunks are not melting anytime soon. A true poser making #EyeContact as it looked for the head tilt angle approval for #BirdOfTheDay
January 29, 2026 at 8:27 PM
a warm weather memory as the storm and blue frozen chunks are not melting anytime soon. A true poser making #EyeContact as it looked for the head tilt angle approval for #BirdOfTheDay
Day 2 and a fresh coating of ice, this Dark Eyed Junco is fluffed out and "Over it!"
January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Day 2 and a fresh coating of ice, this Dark Eyed Junco is fluffed out and "Over it!"
A beautiful start this today, tomorrow's start will a different kind of beautiful!
January 24, 2026 at 12:34 PM
A beautiful start this today, tomorrow's start will a different kind of beautiful!
January 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM
an unlikely pair getting their steps in #Walking side by side for #BirdOfTheDay
January 23, 2026 at 12:52 PM
an unlikely pair getting their steps in #Walking side by side for #BirdOfTheDay
just resting the eyes or showing off the blue shade on a beautiful day in May for todays #ShutEye theme for #BirdOfTheDay (previously posted)
January 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
just resting the eyes or showing off the blue shade on a beautiful day in May for todays #ShutEye theme for #BirdOfTheDay (previously posted)
before the bits of blue appeared..good morning!
January 22, 2026 at 12:58 PM
before the bits of blue appeared..good morning!
almost missed #SquirrelAppreciationDay A nice warm day in June just as the morning sun hit the sweet spot of the trees.
January 22, 2026 at 1:16 AM
almost missed #SquirrelAppreciationDay A nice warm day in June just as the morning sun hit the sweet spot of the trees.
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"He was frugal by nature and also from necessity, as his income was, like my own, limited---even more so because he was still only a novice in the business."
"He was frugal by nature and also from necessity, as his income was, like my own, limited---even more so because he was still only a novice in the business."
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
“He sat there with his thoughts for a while, Law on the one hand, and Poverty on the other, beholding a radiant vision of a woman rise above the dull, smoldering fire.”
“He sat there with his thoughts for a while, Law on the one hand, and Poverty on the other, beholding a radiant vision of a woman rise above the dull, smoldering fire.”
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
“This was immediately visible in the differences in behaviour of her mother and her grandmother, but equally obvious in the respective lots of her half-brother and half-sister.”
“This was immediately visible in the differences in behaviour of her mother and her grandmother, but equally obvious in the respective lots of her half-brother and half-sister.”
January 22, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"He was frugal by nature and also from necessity, as his income was, like my own, limited---even more so because he was still only a novice in the business."
"He was frugal by nature and also from necessity, as his income was, like my own, limited---even more so because he was still only a novice in the business."
Basking in the early morning sun on a very cold day a Northern Cardinal for #WinterLight for #BirdOfTheDay
January 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Basking in the early morning sun on a very cold day a Northern Cardinal for #WinterLight for #BirdOfTheDay
Last night left just enough snow to make it pretty. It drew dozens of Dark-eyed Juncos to play kick the snow and leaves in search of food this morning. This one played hide and seek and wouldn't take that next step to be in full view.
January 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Last night left just enough snow to make it pretty. It drew dozens of Dark-eyed Juncos to play kick the snow and leaves in search of food this morning. This one played hide and seek and wouldn't take that next step to be in full view.
the talons a bit big, but this young Eagle found it to be the #perfectperch and the shallow water makes it easy to fish for this Great Blue Heron #waterwings #BirdOfTheDay
January 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
the talons a bit big, but this young Eagle found it to be the #perfectperch and the shallow water makes it easy to fish for this Great Blue Heron #waterwings #BirdOfTheDay