Author Archives: Dick

Butterfly in the Sun

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Dick

On our recent visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our hosts took me to a very beautiful area. What I found quite interesting was a small area on one of the lesser-traveled roads where massive numbers of butterflies … Continue reading →

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Smoky Mountain Rain

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Dick

No, not the song by Ronnie Milsap. These storm clouds formed over night in the Smoky Mountains and provided quite a site for breakfast! Our hosts said we were about 4500 feet in elevation on their deck looking up at … Continue reading →

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Can You Say, “Ugly Bird”?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Dick

While out-and-about the other day we happened across a “committee” of Turkey Vultures feasting on some dead fish that had been left on the bank of a pond whose water had receded. After watching them feast on the fare for … Continue reading →

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And the Thunderstorms Came

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Dick

When I wrote yesterday’s post I mentioned the lightning and thunder that was around us. Well, shortly after posting that statement our weather radio started an almost non-stop series of “Severe Thunderstorm Warnings” for our area and much of the … Continue reading →

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A Typical Afternoon in Nebraska

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Dick

As I sit at my computer and watch the lightning and listen to the thunder, I thought it appropriate to post this picture of an afternoon cloud build up. These resulted in thunderstorms and some hail, but not around us. … Continue reading →

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I’m a Black Sheep – er Duck

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dick

It is baby waterfowl season at the lake. The Canada Geese and Mallards are having babies. It is great to watch the little ones as they learn. They will move away from mom to go exploring only to suddenly realize … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dick

I love to be outside searching for that special photo opportunity. The weather that we have had this spring reminds me of the need to stay constantly aware of changing weather conditions – especially when I’m out in the field … Continue reading →

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Teal we meet again …

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dick

I had a couple of new visitors to the beach this week. Two Blue-winged Teal stopped by. They definitely were not habituated to humans. Normally whenever I walk out on our deck the birds either head toward me in search … Continue reading →

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