Overnight the temperature dropped to single digits and several inches of snow fell. The Backyard Buffet looks much more appealing when the ground is covered with a blanket of white, and because that same blanket had covered over much of their natural food, the birds were looking for food at ALL the feeders. That includes …
Branxton Meadows
If you are interested in British or Scottish history (as I am), you might enjoy this blog by photographer James Elkington. His photography is outstanding, as is his commentary on the history of the places mentioned in his blog. ~Trail Walker (aka skip22037)
Back to the bluebirds
I'm always delighted when I see Eastern bluebirds, especially when they are visiting my Backyard Bird Buffet. When yesterday dawned cold and soggy, I wasn't expecting to see them, but as Bob and I watched the regular, daily visitors to the Buffet, a little flock of bluebirds joined the crowd and made themselves at home. First this …
Eastern screech owl redux
What should a photographer, who loves trail walks, do on a cold, rainy January morning? She could of course put on rain gear, thumb her nose at the wet weather, and head down the trail. However, this trail walker (me) found a more appealing (and much dryer) activity this morning. Sitting in front of my computer, …
The watering-hole gang
Although they don't look exotic, house sparrows are considered an exotic species. They are non-native birds that were introduced into North America in the mid-ninteenth century, and to say they have thrived is putting it mildly. Currently they are thriving in my backyard, and I am not thrilled! Before the big oak tree on the …
Cellpic Sunday:Happy New Year
This tree has been lighting up our home for the past few weeks. Now that it is time to take it down and pack the ornaments away until next December, I will miss it. Happy New Year! The picture was taken and processed with my iPhone 6+ for Cellpic Sunday.
A joyful ending to 2016
A little flock of Eastern bluebirds came by this week to help me finish off my backyard buffet posts for 2016. I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked out the window and saw them because I have NEVER before seen a bluebird in our neighborhood. They aren't uncommon in northeast Ohio, but they are …
Sharing Christmas joy
Joy to the World! Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let earth receive her King Let every heart Prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven and heaven and nature sing Christmas is a joyful holiday, especially for those who celebrate the birth of our Savior …
Everybody loves a teddy bear!
On Christmas Day, our church (Willoughby United Methodist) serves a free turkey and ham dinner with all the extras to anyone in the community who wants to join other people for a delicious holiday dinner. This year it followed our Sunday worship service. We give teddy bears as gifts. We also take bears to give …
That’s Not What A King Looks Like
One person's thoughtful reflection on the meaning of Christmas.
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 