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Amazing raptors! Eagles, owls, and hawks!
All right! Ye old bird blog is back in action, folks! November and December can get pretty busy as Christmas approaches, and I’ve been scrambling around just like each of you. That said, I do apologize for the delay in posting something fresh. Just think of it as my way of considering you, my loyal readers, [...]
Shenandoah National Park and Marys Rock
We’re breaking from birds again today and hiking through another of our country’s scenic gems, Shenandoah National Park. Not nearly as tall as Mt. Rainier, these east coast mountains are still impressive in their own way and well worth the visit!
Instead of going solo again, this time I took my oldest boy for a father-son adventure. [...]
Tufted Titmice and Gorgeous Fall Leaves!
Fall has definitely arrived here in the Carolinas! Cooler temps are here, and beauty abounds in pretty much every tree these days. It’s truly a spectacular time of year to be outside!
How awesome is it that at the same time each year all the leaves go into this incredible display of gold, crimson, and burgundy…must [...]
First Junco Means Winter Is Coming!
Back to birds this week here at the ole bird blog…well, one bird at least. Yesterday I was looking out the window, and there, down on the ground, was this lone junco! Happy little bird, don’t you think? Anyways, we love juncos because they are a sign that winter will soon be here…and winter always [...]
Mt Rainier Hiking … Skyline Trail to Myrtle Falls
Welcome back! If you’re just joining the fun (and wondering where the birds are), we’re at the end of a five-part series on Mount Rainier, a spectacular volcano just south of Seattle, Washington. Believe me, it’s well-worth a weekend trip! Today I’m leading us on one final hike: a pleasant little stroll along Skyline Trail over [...]
Skyline Trail Mt Rainier and Nisqually Glacier Vista
Last week I left you hanging right at the top of a mountain meadow along Deadhorse Creek Trail without showing you what was on the other side, remember? Well, we crest the hill together, and this is your new view…nice! Now you can really start to see just how far that glacier creeps down the slope. But [...]
Hiking the Mount Rainier trails around Paradise
It’s gorgeous weather, and you’re up on Mount Rainier, so what do you want to do? Get out and hike! We’re exploring the trails around the Paradise area, and there are a bunch of great ones to choose from. Here’s a trail map if you want to follow along or plan your own hike…
The Skyline Trail [...]
Mt. Rainier and Paradise Inn pictures
Welcome back to Mount Rainier, friends! Today, we’re going on up to Paradise…literally. Paradise is home to the Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, incredible views, and the enchanting Paradise Inn. You can see it in the picture above over there on the left (very small). You talk about some location! Wow!
Paradise Inn was built back [...]
Mount Rainier National Park … Mt Rainier
Let’s do something different today…let’s take a trip! Jump on a plane with me as we fly across the country toward Seattle, Washington. Look out your window…what’s that dominating feature out there on the horizon?
Rising up out of the clouds and towering over everything else nearby, it’s Mt. Rainier, a striking, ice-clad volcano that will absolutely [...]
Really Basic Bird Photography 101…
Okay, from the department of “well that was obvious,” I present to you this week’s bird photography pearl of wisdom: (dramatic drum-roll and trumpet crescendo) open your windows! Yes kids, it’s true…taking pictures through a window can reduce the clarity and crispness of your pictures. Shocked, aren’t you?
Of course, even better and more obvious advice [...]
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