Tag: birds

Happiness Practice – Day 7

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I was out of the house before I had a chance to write anything this morning. When I got home I looked back over the day for a particular moment of happiness. I realized it's a different process, thinking about what I enjoyed today, instead of noticing the spark when I felt it. Instead of a … Continue reading Happiness Practice – Day 7

It’s That Time of Year

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American Hazelnut blossoming. Pine Warblers are passing through. Two-lined Salamanders and other amphibians are on the move. It's a wonderful time of year. Thanks for looking,

Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate
April, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well: Don't forget to check out my new butterfly book!

It’s Coming (spring that is)

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Mudseason is a tough time for Vermonters, at least for this Vermonter. I usually have cabin fever and want to get out, but the trails look like this: and the roads look like this: and I just want to be outside in this But I know spring is coming and when I get myself outside … Continue reading It’s Coming (spring that is)

Winter Birds

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I was out walking along a dirt road and I heard a high pitched, trilling / whistling sound. I immediately stopped to find the source. Overhead was a flock of 20 or so Bohemian Waxwings flying around eating berries. I stopped to watch enjoying the color that flashed as they flew. They didn't seem to … Continue reading Winter Birds

Starlings Flocking

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Have you ever seen a flock of birds swirling and diving in unison? It's mesmerizing, the way they flash in the sun in one direction, then go dark in another. They are like schooling fish, only a dark cloud, rather than a silver one. I was coming home from a walk the other day when … Continue reading Starlings Flocking