I have not had much appreciation for the crow. Squawkingly loud and mostly obnoxious, I have viewed them as primarily as annoying, if not a little bit creepy ("Quoth the Raven 'Nevermore'"). During my time in the Pacific Northwest, I learned that crows are revered by native cultures, but I couldn't really understand why. My …
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Duck Delicious
The air is cooler and the birds are starting to move. A couple of weeks ago, NB hunted his first teal season in Kansas with good success, about a dozen birds over 3 mornings of hunting. Blue-winged and green-winged teal are the first of the ducks to migrate through these parts to their winter home. …
I just might be a birder*
One of the greatest blessings of our Kansas house is the view from my office which overlooks one of the largest reservoirs in the state. From here, I am able to watch bald eagles ascend thermals, pairs of cardinals flit from ground to shrub, Canada geese march in regal migration, snow geese wander in more …
Another Frosty Morning
This frosty morning was in our Colorado home. We had a long visit over the Christmas season and were able to spend some time outdoors as well as with our family. This day we were out on the Poudre River trail, east of Windsor. Poudre River Trail Our intent was primarily to get out and …
A Frosty Morning Looking for Ducks
While Colorado is our home, we are currently spending an extended "temporary" season (i.e. 5 years) in Manhattan, Kansas. When you think of Kansas if you conjure images of sunflower fields and flat horizons, you would be surprised to see the geography surrounding our temporary home. Manhattan lies on the northern end of the Flint …
