Day: February 18, 2020
My Happy Place
Originally posted on Beyond Words:
? As part of my daily meditation and prayer, I end with a “30 Days of Gratitude” sheet that poses a thought or question for the day. Today’s struck me as timely and poignant as it asked, “What place are you most grateful for?” Easy peasy, it’s Costa Rica. Exactly one week ago today I was on a plane headed… Continue reading My Happy Place
Fields, Mangroves, Sea, Birds
Originally posted on San on the Lam:
Tuesday 10 December 2019. Costa Rica. A whole new area to explore, so we were up, bright and early, heading for the breakfast bar and to look at the feeders. It was pretty active, although mainly with Clay-coloured Thrushes and Hoffmann’s Woodpeckers, although a little diligent watching between mouthfuls of scrambled egg got us a Squirrel Cuckoo, albeit… Continue reading Fields, Mangroves, Sea, Birds
2020 Maine Birds Predictions Blog
Originally posted on Maine Birding Field Notes:
After missing Maine by just a few miles in 2018, it’s only a matter of time before we see the state’s first Neotropic Cormorant – a species that is rapidly expanding northward. Be sure to double-check a lone cormorant in a tiny pond or river! As we put 2019 to bed and begin 2020, we have our eyes… Continue reading 2020 Maine Birds Predictions Blog
Freeport Wild Bird Supply (and partners!) Tours for 2020
Originally posted on Maine Birding Field Notes:
Our trip offerings continue to grow. Our collaboration with The Maine Brew Bus continues with our increasingly popular Birds On Tap ℠ – Roadtrips! (see listing below). And, this year, we are excited to announce a new partnership with DownEast Adventures as their exclusive provider of birdwatching tours! Whether you are interested in something local for a few… Continue reading Freeport Wild Bird Supply (and partners!) Tours for 2020
Drawn to the seashore
Originally posted on Roadkill Crossing:
Why are people drawn to the edge of the sea? It’s not a frivolous question. Spending the heart of the winter at a rented condo on the beach, I have observed the ocean lure people of all ages to her shore. There seems to be something magical, magnetic to where frothy waters lap at sandy beaches. People young and old… Continue reading Drawn to the seashore
Everyone needs a sanctuary
Originally posted on Roadkill Crossing:
Everyone needs a sanctuary. Recent research shows that connecting with nature helps humans in multiple ways. Nature helps heal, soothe, and restore individuals from pain, stress, and depression. We all need a place to escape, if only temporality, from the pressures and madness of the world. When my wife and I winter in Florida, we are fortunate to have just… Continue reading Everyone needs a sanctuary
A Sparkling Stroll
Originally posted on Roadkill Crossing:
The title says it all. “A Sparkling Stroll” is my Photo of the Week. © Bruce Stambaugh 2020 Continue reading A Sparkling Stroll
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