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The approach of Irma, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in history, struck fear as she moved directly
Once again I am looking back three years and remembering how it was then, and maybe what I might expect
We spent 5 days on North Padre Island, just outside Corpus Christi, Texas, with our daughter, her husband
These natural rock formations in Palo Duro Canyon resemble ancient edifices: I have supplemented my
Out on a trail which traverses the north prairie of Nelson Lake (Dick Young/Nelson Lake Marsh Forest
As July gives way to August, the morning chorus diminishes in the grasslands and woodlands of northeastern
This was the first year since moving to Florida that we spent the entire month of August without a trip to
Midsummer days in Illinois have often reached higher temperatures than those back home in south Florida
Early in June, a tropical storm system worked its way across the Florida peninsula, bringing buckets of
One benefit of living on a lake in south Florida is that the shoreline serves as the stage for some
Once again, it is time to glean through my photo archives from three years ago to look for examples of
After wintering at our permanent home in Florida, we flew to Illinois at the end of April. Our first foray
We enjoy two seasons, Warm (and dry) and Hot (and wet). The rainy season has most certainly arrived in
Due to the frequent rain, our NE Illinois second home was under a flood watch during the first part of May.
The rains came as soon as we arrived in NE Illinois at the end of April, and nighttime temperatures
Located along the eastern shore of the Fox River in Batavia, Illinois, Lippold Park can be a very
Jones Meadow Park is located only a few blocks away from our second home in NE Illinois. It is surrounded
Just as was the case back in 2014, spring migration finds us starting the month in Illinois. As has been my
They are black, yet colorful as a rainbow. Specialized structures in their feathers reflect and refract
On a lake only a 20 minute drive from our south Florida home, an unexpected sight unfolded before our eyes.
We venture out on the local wetlands before sunrise nearly every morning. As the rainy season approaches we
This month I am perusing 415 images I processed in April, 2014 and looking for favorite memes: Birds and
Early in the morning, the shadows of pine trees stretch in long dark lines far across the wet prairie:
As usual, we got out early, about a half hour before sunrise, and hurried the half mile to the lake. Mary
Back home in Florida, we were treated to a very colorful sky about 7 minutes after sunrise on November 23.
The entrance to our humble birding patch is defined by a gate and chain-link fence. Royal Palms line both
This past week we suddenly and unexpectedly traveled to southern Arizona. Saguaro Cactus in the desert
Continuing my monthly search through my photo archives for images which match the themes of critters
Prior to departing departing for our Florida home we visited several parks and preserves near our
We enjoyed rather temperate but stormy weather for a couple of weeks after we arrived in Illinois in late
Our stay at our second home in northeastern Illinois coincides with the visible signs of the changing
Each month I search my archives for images which match the themes of critters, fences, skies, flowers
South Florida has continued to experience unusual quantities of rainfall. Getting out early, we sometimes
Being out early in the open nearly every day over the years has attuned us to astronomical events-- the
The combination of aging joints and excessive heat compel me to periodically interrupt my morning walks and
Storms threatened one morning as we walked into our local south Florida birding patch: Looking towards
This post again finds me searching my archives for images which match the themes of critters, fences, skies
We rarely see American Robins near our south Florida home, so they are a welcome sight when we return to
On hot summer mornings we get out on the local wetlands well before sunrise, often to be rewarded by
For the past couple of weeks south Florida has deviated from the customary pattern of afternoon showers and
This post continues my game of searching my archives for images which match the themes of critters, fences,
Our two night stay at Circle View guest ranch in the Badlands of South Dakota was a true wildlife watching
Following our 56th Wedding Anniversary family reunion in Colorado, we took a road trip with our daughter
This is a special edition of Rosyfinch Ramblings, remembering Sagua, our granddaughters' seven year old
Wet and humid temperatures continued into the new year. During the second week in January, the overnight
Summer-like conditions prevailed through the month of December-- heat, humidity and frequent rain. A Bell&#
As much as I enjoy the anticipation of future events, I like to reflect on past experiences. Therefore I
The first "Cold" full Moon of winter rises over our lake on Christmas night: A small
We normally visit Chapel Trail Nature Preserve in nearby Pembroke Pines in order to observe wildlife from
Suddenly I appreciate my back yard all the more. Graciela, our eleven year old granddaughter in Illinois,
El Niño is bringing us rain, which also means some beautiful clouds at dawn on the wetlands
This month's potpourri gathered from the archives features the themes of critters, fences, skies
Mary Lou and I try to get out each morning about three-quarters to a half hour before sunrise, when the
A favorite birding site near our NE Illinois home is the 175 acre Bliss Woods Forest Preserve in Sugar
Here in Illinois the offspring of the local Bald Eagles have just fledged. During the next 4-6 weeks they
We endured a wet and windy two weeks in Chicagoland until weather conditions changed to favor northbound
Looking back three years in anticipation of what may turn up again this month. My potpourri gathered from
Two days after we left the fair skies of Florida behind. we arrived at our second home in NE Illinois
Our visit to two of the famous birding locations in West Palm Beach County started at Green Cay Wetlands
Although the song reminds us that "April showers bring May flowers, " we have enjoyed clear skies
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... Looking back three years through the retro
Sparrows can be a confusing lot. I'll admit that, without a good look, sometimes I must simply call
We awoke to dense fog yesterday morning. I wasn't sure whether I even wanted to walk in the wetlands
We were out before sunrise on our local wetlands. The sun rose at 7:30 AM EDT, only 2 degrees south of due
The last full moon of winter on March 5, is also the "smallest" moon of the year because it is at
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... a look back at this month, March, three years
Boat-tailed Grackles range along the northern Gulf and Atlantic coasts but seem to be everywhere in south
As reported in an earlier post, we have been monitoring a Bald Eagle nest for the past 8 breeding seasons.
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... Looking back, as I did last month, when I
The morning was clear and the air was still over the lake, just before sunrise: A female Belted
Call me lazy, but I like to finish my morning bird walk with a visit to my favorite "sit spot"
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features the themes of critters, fences, skies and
The radar looked clear and there was no rain in the forecast, but there were quite a few clouds as we set
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... test photos all taken by my new pocket camera, a
To celebrate the American Birding Association' s selection of the Green Heron (Butorides virescens) as
My weekly potpourri of photos gathered from the archives features the colors of beauty, love and value,...
We have seen few Wood Storks on our lake this fall, probably a good sign as water conditions appear more
One born and raised within the asphalt and concrete confines of the city may regard my morning walks here
Winter has arrived in south Florida. The sun will continue to rise after 7:00 AM for a few more days
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... a little game. I decided to pick a month at
Based on the belief that Earth's rotation is gradually slowing, December 22, 2014 was touted by media
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... meme themes featuring CRITTERS: Doves! The
The cold front had worked its magic. The previous two days of heavy clouds, intermittent showers and
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features lots of color CRITTERS: Fluttery and feathery...
How does a simple point-and-shoot pocket zoom camera compare with a DSLR and telephoto lens for wildlife
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... watching the natural world close to home
The weather radar indicated that a cold front accompanied by showers was moving slowly down the Florida
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... vultures, perhaps the least appreciated, yet one
As I walked out into the wetlands I heard the distinct call of a Greater Yellowlegs. It was coming from
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... Alaska! CRITTERS: No lack of interesting furry,
Although Florida has more than its share of large birds that are easy to approach and photograph, I have a
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features eagle themes... CRITTER: Bald Eagle A pair of
As I mentioned in last week's post, we were very anxious to get back out into our local south Florida
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... cattle birds and beasts, split rails, purple
Following a stay of over 6 weeks at our second home in NE Illinois, I was anxious to get out into our local
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives ties together several memes and features the Anhinga, also
Our stay in northeastern Illinois began near the end of warbler migration, so we were mostly in the "
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... a snipe hunt. SKYWATCH: Kiva Acoma Pueblo
South Florida contains the historic breeding grounds of Wood Storks, but the species has had almost total
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features white on white and white on blue. CRITTERS ON A
Soon after we arrived to our second home in NE Illinois we enjoyed a delightful respite from the heat and
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... white egrets, big dogs and an angry cloud
After coping with the heat, rain and humidity as we spent all of August and much of September in south
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... bluebirds and more bluebirds! CRITTER: Guess?
Before departing from Illinois after our Alaska trip earlier this year, I took this photo from the front
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... red dewlaps, rainbow dewdrops and more
In late afternoon I looked out the back window and saw a Wood Stork on the lawn of the small park
Now that we plan to get a jump on winter by traveling to our second home in Illinois, it's nice to look
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features spreading wings and scary skies. CRITTER
Even before sunrise it has been hot and humid on the wetlands next to our south Florida home. We got out
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features an unsettled sky, a sun-struck egret, a vigilant
The weather in south Florida was particularly hot and humid this August. Normally we would have been at our
CRITTER: On a fence This Chipping Sparrow posed on our daughter's back fence Batavia, Illinois on May
We are accustomed to seeing white wading birds in our south Florida back yard lake. The most common of
My weekly potpourri gathered from the archives features... CRITTER ON A FENCE: Song Sparrow on barbed
We flew from Anchorage to Illinois, arriving after midnight. It was dark, and the days were shorter. The
