• Evil eye

    Canadian prairie skies are an intriguing canvas all on their own. But there’s more to our skies than fluffy clouds during the day and spectacular sunsets at dusk. This vast, beautiful canopy is home to a magnificent creature that effortlessly soars through its expanse.   I never tire of watching hawks glide through the air.… Continue Reading

  • Confusing Lady

    I approach my forays into nature knowing it is an opportunity to learn. Wildlife often show remarkable ingenuity while searching for food, protecting their young or navigating long distances to seasonal homes. When I ventured into the vast cedar mulch wilderness (coincidently a few feet from my house), I wondered what I could learn from… Continue Reading

  • Awkward …

    Sometimes people get in awkward or uncomfortable situations … and it can also happen to birds. The thing with the birds is that you never get to hear their story or find out what they were thinking.  So today I’m adding captions to a few photos I took this week to give potential scenarios.

  • Nod to Monday

    Perhaps you’re the kind of person who jumps out of bed in the morning, ready to take on the week. You own that part of the day. Life is good and your mind jumps to the next opportunities. For some of you, Monday morning starts with a jarring alarm, repeatedly echoing through deep fog. You… Continue Reading

  • No problem …

    In hindsight, I think my initial encounter with wildlife in Hawaii happened the first full day in our condo. I opened the patio door and a spunky gecko raced inside. By taking quick action, and what I thot was a little luck, I skillfully maneuvered it back on the deck. Done. My mistaken belief, that… Continue Reading

  • What’s that racket?

    Bang, bang! What on earth is that noise? Bang, bang, bang! After some artful sleuthing, I figured out that a heavy-set Robin was repeatedly flattening its beak on our living room window. It was taking multiple hits on the same flight. It has happened before, but this was different. Other birds quickly came to the… Continue Reading