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I document my adventures in travel and birding. My thoughts and experiences are illustrated with captivating photography. My photos are the characters of my stories.
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A personal story of discovery and observation of pied-billed grebes as they demonstrate their skill at fishing, and their unique adaptation to life on the water, illustrated with photos that portray the beauty of this bird.
Bluebirds have long been celebrated, through oral tradition, literature, and song, as a symbol of the sun, renewal, prosperity, and happiness. In this post, vibrant pixels tell the bluebird story. Read about the three species of bluebirds -Eastern, Mountain, and Western - and soak up the beautiful photos of this lovely avian friend. You are bound to finish your read with a smile.
The name “phainopepla” derives from the Greek meaning “shining robe.” And shiny he is, the male of the species, with glossy black feathers and translucent white wing. Its call mimicry of various birds lead researchers to discover that phainopepla reside, breed, and migrate between deserts and oak-sycamore woodlands. Story accompanied by photo illustrations.
