Category Archives: Birds

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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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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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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New Kids …

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Dick

We have “new kids” on our block – or should I say beach. More precisely, I should say we have two new goslings on our beach. just a couple of days ago we noticed a pair of Canada Geese on … Continue reading →

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Up in the Sky…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dick

The Bald Eagle is my most favorite bird! Growing up I dreamed of being able to see just one Bald Eagle. Now I see them a few times a month in my own yard – or at least in our … Continue reading →

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Flamingos & Shrimp

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Dick

Sunday was our first outing in the boat this season. A mild winter meant an early ice melt so we retrieved the boat from winter storage early. We were cruising the lake with friends when we passed 10-12 plastic flamingos … Continue reading →

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Hawk-eye

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dick

I am blessed to have an office (I should say “Retirement Retreat”) that looks out over a lake, trees, and several bird feeders. The ongoing action is quite distracting – thank you! I love it! About a week ago I … Continue reading →

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A Bald Eagle has Lunch

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Dick

This has been a very mild winter in central Nebraska – so far. Normally our lake is completely frozen over. Not this year. The lake has only been about half ice and half open water. With brisk winds the Bald … Continue reading →

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