HAPPY NEW WEEK!
Last week's Chat thread is HERE.
I missed a few days last week. I've read all your posts, but I won't try to reply except to wish everyone well.
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Some large animal has been hunting on my deck before dawn (about 5:00 am). It lands on the deck with a big thud. It's either jumping down from the tree limb over the deck or jumping up from the top step. I can hear it chase fairly large prey (probably raccoons). If it's coming out of the tree, it could be a bobcat! I have deer staying in my backyard along the creek, and a pair of bobcats could have moved in to predate the fawns. I've read that bobcat numbers are increasing a lot in this region. I'm not afraid of them; they aren't a threat to me. I hope I get to see whatever it is!
I happened across the webpages of a couple of photographers whose work just makes me happy when I look through their galleries, so I thought I'd share their sites.
The first photographer is Michael Shainblum, who photographs gorgeous landscapes and seascapes (especially with the Milky Way in the background). Here's his website (click on "Photography") and his Facebook page.
The second is George Karbus, who lives and works on the west coast of Ireland (but also takes photos all over the world). He focuses on coastal and marine photography. Here's his website (click on "Gallery") and his Facebook page.
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I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Diane: Thanks for the additional condor info. Fascinating. Not the prettiest birds unfortunately - rather menacing but oh well. Would love to see an eagle try to get a bite.
Heather: Doesn't sound as if it's too late to spell out the financial facts of life to granddaughter.... Yes I know, we can't interfere....
Heather B said:What a hard mother I must have been.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Heather: My parents told me I was on my own from the beginning. I paid for all of my university expenses: tuition, housing, books, food... everything. I worked the whole time. :-)
Unknown said: You'll be able to see ravens on this cam, too, Clare. :-)))
You'll be able to see ravens on this cam, too, Clare. :-)))
Unknown said: Heather: My parents told me I was on my own from the beginning. I paid for all of my university expenses: tuition, housing, books, food... everything. I worked the whole time. :-)
Clare: Actually, it just made me tired. LOL!
It would have been too much for me. I don't mind work but I generally don't enjoy study. I have to be really interested to make study work for me.
Well I thought the peregrine was incubating but she's just got up to reveal no egg! Perhaps she was checking the scrape for comfort.
Clare: Good luck to the peregrine. I just saw this video on my Facebook. You might like it.
Fantastic, Diane! The young raven showed good sense in allowing the people to help him.