Douglas Peers
@dpeers.bsky.social
historian, has-dean, and senior staff officer to an alpha-beagle.
One of the many blue jays on the trails in the Hendrie Valley this morning - hoping it is good omen
November 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
One of the many blue jays on the trails in the Hendrie Valley this morning - hoping it is good omen
figure it is about time for this!
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
figure it is about time for this!
It is only Monday and already I am identifying with this great blue heron having a bad hair day surrounded by turkey vultures
August 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It is only Monday and already I am identifying with this great blue heron having a bad hair day surrounded by turkey vultures
Observed a Spotted sandpiper, an Eastern Kingbird, and a Red-Eyed Vireo on our evening walks this week
July 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Observed a Spotted sandpiper, an Eastern Kingbird, and a Red-Eyed Vireo on our evening walks this week
Our resident ospreys look like they have two juveniles under wing
July 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Our resident ospreys look like they have two juveniles under wing
I wonder whether Biggar, Ferguson and Co can fully appreciate the irony of what has become of this one-time symbol of empire
July 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I wonder whether Biggar, Ferguson and Co can fully appreciate the irony of what has become of this one-time symbol of empire
While I did not see any warblers today, I was treated before the skies opened up to a great crested flycatcher, swamp sparrow, and a wood thrush high in a tree #birds
May 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
While I did not see any warblers today, I was treated before the skies opened up to a great crested flycatcher, swamp sparrow, and a wood thrush high in a tree #birds
A great walk for a great cause. Sashbear is for anyone seeking resources to help loved ones deal with borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, and suicidality
May 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A great walk for a great cause. Sashbear is for anyone seeking resources to help loved ones deal with borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, and suicidality
The long weekend will soon be upon us
May 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The long weekend will soon be upon us
red-wing blackbird, red-tailed hawk, and what looks to be an ex-squirrel. Got to be a metaphor for something
May 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
red-wing blackbird, red-tailed hawk, and what looks to be an ex-squirrel. Got to be a metaphor for something
Osprey pair just before dusk
May 9, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Osprey pair just before dusk
Warblers and the spring migration are providing some welcome respite from the news
May 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Warblers and the spring migration are providing some welcome respite from the news
grading is done, taxes are filed, the weather has improved, we had a peaceful election, and spring migration has begun. Not a bad way to end April
May 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
grading is done, taxes are filed, the weather has improved, we had a peaceful election, and spring migration has begun. Not a bad way to end April
A red-tailed hawk and a group of Greater Yellowlegs for some relief from the news cycle
April 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A red-tailed hawk and a group of Greater Yellowlegs for some relief from the news cycle
First day of spring .... and I am in zoom meetings. The coach is not impressed.
March 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
First day of spring .... and I am in zoom meetings. The coach is not impressed.
They're back..... first red-winged blackbird so there is hope for spring
March 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
They're back..... first red-winged blackbird so there is hope for spring
news is not getting any better, so I am turning to a somewhat disgruntled bluebird for solace
January 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
news is not getting any better, so I am turning to a somewhat disgruntled bluebird for solace
and for a bit of respite from the news (and grading)
January 31, 2025 at 3:08 AM
and for a bit of respite from the news (and grading)
headed out for some respite from the news and was rewarded by this
January 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
headed out for some respite from the news and was rewarded by this
so what do you think of 2025 so far....
January 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
so what do you think of 2025 so far....
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2025
December 22, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2025
Mild when I could find it was my go-to when I was visiting friends and family in the UK, particularly in the northwest. But it became increasingly rare, hence I was delighted to find one of our local breweries produce a limited run just in time for Christmas
December 10, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Mild when I could find it was my go-to when I was visiting friends and family in the UK, particularly in the northwest. But it became increasingly rare, hence I was delighted to find one of our local breweries produce a limited run just in time for Christmas