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This cutie looks like a feathered Paula Deen, and there are 14 more baby owls where she came from. Check ‘em out.
73-year-old woman conquers Everest
Suddenly I don’t feel quite so old. After all, I’m a mere 69. Saturday morning a 73-year-old Japanese woman, Tamae Watanabe, reached the summit of Mount Everest. At 29,035 feet (still officially 29,029 ft), Everest is the highest point on earth. Men die there every year, four just last week. Watanabe is the oldest woman … Continue reading
Flea circus
(Updated May 12, 2012 at 2 pm MDT) For the last week, my home has been a three-ring flea circus. And I mean that in the most negative way possible. A week ago, on May 3, I got it into my head to treat both my dog and cat for fleas. Not that I’d seen … Continue reading
Colorado was once home to a living headless chicken
I couldn’t help investigating a headline in today’s Denver Post: “Colorado’s Mike the Headless Chicken throws hat in the ring for president.” It wasn’t the “president” part that got me. After all, all kinds of strange individuals take a run at the presidency. But a “headless chicken”? What was that about? The story dates back … Continue reading
More on that wind map
Just a postscript to my post about weather watching: I just discovered by that you can zoom in on the wind map and see more cities. I got curious about a spot with no wind on today’s map and when I accidentally clicked on it, I zoomed in and “Salt Lake City” appeared. It seems … Continue reading
Lions, tigers, and bears
I just turned on the morning news and it seems we have another bear situation in progress in the metro. We’re never at a loss for wildlife-vs.-man stories here along the Front Range. They are a given when the ‘burbs bump right into the foothills where the critters dwell. No doubt by now you’ve heard … Continue reading
Frog day afternoon
Froggy went a-courtin’ and got dumped? I dunno. You tell me. The person who posted this said the frog was found this way, was not injured, glued in place, etc., and soon hopped off into the water.
It’s Earth Day
««« ♦ »»» Teach your children what we have taught our children – that the earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth. If men spit upon the ground, they spit upon themselves. This we know. The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the … Continue reading
Myth attribution: Chief Seattle and Ted Perry
(Updated April 22, 2012 at 3:50 pm MDT) I have a great respect for and love of native American Indian philosophy and religion, so it was deeply disappointing to learn that the quotation in my post It’s Earth Day (a re-post of Earth Day 2011) is not from Chief Seattle. This was brought to my … Continue reading
I’m a weather watcher
I’m a weather watcher. Always have been. It may well be because I grew up in Oklahoma, where keeping an eye on the sky, especially this time of year, is in one’s best interest and because the sky is often the most interesting scenery. But regardless, I watch the sky, the forecast, the current conditions. … Continue reading
Eaglets in Decorah
Heads up to those who enjoy watching streaming wildlife video. The Decorah, Iowa, bald eagles have three eaglets in their nest now. Cute little guys (or gals). Catch the live action at the Decorah webcam.
It’s the little things
It’s amazing the joy that little things can bring to your life. Often in ways that defy description. That first hot cup of coffee in the morning, without which the day is doomed. The perfect red jacket — not orangey but a true, deep glorious scarlet — found after two years of searching. A bowl … Continue reading
… And penguins can fly
Yesterday I learned that eagles can swim. And I almost responded to one of the comments by saying I knew penguins could swim, but didn’t count them because their specially adapted wings were designed for swimming. And render them flightless … Then I found this BBC clip on the London Telegraph website: And no, I … Continue reading
Flash: Eagles can swim
Eagles can swim. Who knew? Apparently a lot of people. But it came as news to me. Well, there’s a first time for everything. This footage came from Mallard Lakes subdivision in Baton Rouge, LA, and is currently making the rounds on the Internet. Someone in the area shot a nutria (looks like a cross … Continue reading
The Wild Heart
I came across this video this morning and it was a magnificent start to my day. It’s “The Wild Heart: A Journey Through the Southwest Wilderness” by Henry Jun Wah Lee and Evosia Studos.
Firefall at Yosemite
In the last few days I’ve seen a few fleeting mentions of Yosemite’s “Firefall,” a once-a-year natural phenomenon that occurs if conditions are exactly right. At sunset, if there is enough water from snowmelt and if visibility is good, Horsetail Fall becomes a glowing orange spray of light cascading down the cliff face. Photographers, catch … Continue reading
This is Colorado
I’d like to call your attention to the widget I’ve added to the sidebar, This Is Colorado. It features, with permission, the photography of Erik Stensland, a professional photographer based in Estes Park, Colorado. Nobody captures Rocky Mountain National Park better than Stensland. Click on the photos to see larger versions on his website, Images … Continue reading
Bald eagles have nest, eggs on streaming video
If you aren’t into watching the daily doings of two baby hummingbirds on streaming video, perhaps bald eagles would be more up your alley. The Decorah (Iowa) eagles have one egg in their nest now, with more to come. Magnificent birds, lots of friendly chat, and babies to come.
Phoebe’s second egg has hatched
There are now two hummingbird babies in Phoebe’s nest. Their names are Sansa and Arya. Note there’s a second Phoebe website with much more information. Make sure you turn up the sound on both your computer and the website so you can hear the cheeping and humming/buzzing of wings as Phoebe comes and goes.
Hummingbird now has one hatchling, one to come
For those interested in following Phoebe’s streaming “hummingbird nest cam,” be advised the first of her two eggs has hatched. Yes, a live baby hummer hatched from a Tic-Tac sized egg. Your screen image will probably be bigger than the actual golf-ball–sized nest. Scroll down the page to see video of a previous hatch with … Continue reading
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