Let's Talk
These two female indigo buntings (Passerina cyanea) appear to be deep in conversation, perhaps discussing Maybell’s noticeable absence. The cheerful jingle from Hee Haw comes to mind: "We're not ones to go 'round spreadin' rumors."
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Peek-a-Blue
This blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) seemed to be playing a game with me, peeking mischievously around the edge of the wooden bird feeder in the middle of my backyard.
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:Іноді здається, що міста мають очі. І не тільки в камерах спостереження, а й у маскаронах, що визирають з фасадів. Вони нічого не говорять, лише мовчки спостерігають. Може, щось знають про нас таке, чого ми самі ще не усвідомили.
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Good morning. 
1 April 2025
I just returned from Moon Base Alpha this morning. This secret Space Force facility, located on the far side of the moon, was originally established by the German Luftwaffe in 1943 with extraterrestrial assistance. In 1945, the American Air Force covertly took control of the base. Renowned scientist and engineer Wernher von Braun played a crucial role by providing vital information that enabled the USAF to secure the base swiftly. With the creation of the Space Force as a new branch of the armed forces, management of the base naturally transitioned to them. The existence of Moon Base Alpha was recently disclosed to the public via The History Channel. Ah, and remember—on a day like this, not everything is as it seems. Happy April Fools'!
"I have great faith in fools — self-confidence, my friends call it." - Edgar Allan Poe
Eye Contact
In case you think birds don't notice you on the beach, here's a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) that locked eyes with me yesterday as it flew past while I captured its photo.
"The oldest known Laughing Gull was at least 22 years old when it was killed in Maine in 2009, the same state where it had been banded in 1987." - allaboutbirds.org
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Dawn's Silent Hunter
An early morning stroll along the beach offers fantastic photo opportunities, and this great blue heron (Ardea herodias) in its tranquil vigil is a perfect example. Its slightly silhouetted form, graceful and still, stands against the softly illuminated ripples of the blue ocean, creating a scene of serene beauty.
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Good morning, friends. 
31 March 2025
Everything outdoors is turning green—it feels like it's happening all at once. Boom—it's Spring! Do you remember the old electric lawn mowers? Not the modern battery-operated ones, but the kind that relied on a long extension cord. I recall we had one in Spring Valley, California, back in the 1960s. The real challenge was avoiding the cord, which was trickier than it seemed when you were mindlessly walking back and forth—or in circles—across the lawn. I wonder if they still make those. I do have a corded hedge trimmer, so maybe they do. Incidentally, my wife cut the cord the very first time she used it.
"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month." - Henry Van Dyke
Looking Out on the realm
Northern Mockingbirds (Mimus polyglottos) are highly territorial. This one perches atop a small pine tree, surveying the landscape below, likely on the lookout for prey.
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Good morning. 
30 March 2025
I believe the barometric pressure is on the lower side of normal, which might contribute to the feeling of sleepiness. When the pressure drops, the air becomes less dense, so we inhale less oxygen with each breath. It’s fascinating, though I can’t claim to fully understand it. Many years ago, during college, I took a freshman course in Physical Geography. In that class, I learned about clouds, air currents, ocean currents, weather, rocks, and soil. While I’ve forgotten much of what I learned back then, I do remember why the Atlantic coast waters are warm and the Pacific coast waters are cold. After all these years, it’s amazing how the natural world continues to intrigue and inspire curiosity.
"Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative. - Oscar Wilde 
Die Blaumeise trotzt der Kälte mit ihrem aufgeplusterten Federkleid und genießt die ersten Sonnenstrahlen. Ein perfekter Moment, um die Schönheit der Natur zu bewundern.
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Exposure 1/160s, ISO 100, F4
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Cardinal Conversation
Here is a pair of Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) that I spotted last summer. Their vibrant plumage and harmonious presence added a touch of brilliance to the landscape.
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Dragonfly's Pause
I find this image serenely appealing, though I'm not certain I got the composition just right. Look closely, and you'll see a dragonfly perched on the tip of the dried branch. It's not possible to determine the species of the dragonfly from this photo—only that it is, indeed, a dragonfly.
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Good morning. 
29 March 2025
Rainy day, just right for running away, or is it lazy day? Is there, in fact, a difference between a rainy and a lazy day? I know for a fact that there is because I have a lot more lazy days than rainy days. As a matter of fact, I'm having a lazy day right now, which just happens to also be a rainy day. Hmmm... if it weren't a rainy day today, it wouldn't be a lazy day because I would mow parts of my lawn. I'll concede that rainy days are conducive to lazy days.
I looked it up—it's actually "Lazy day just right for lovin' away," which are lyrics from Lazy Day by Spanky and Our Gang.
Got One 
I believe this is a Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis). I took this photograph from the balcony of a cruise ship while docked in Galveston. Although I captured several shots, I initially struggled to identify what I was seeing because the bird's beak appeared deformed. After closely examining this photo, it became clear that the bird had successfully caught a fish.
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