Living on the Edge.
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Shot this wise guy this morning at Barrington Cove. My first owl.
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Slugging it out in the backyard
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Harbor Island Wildlife
Hungry Heron
Mmmmmmm. Duckling.
The Turkey Next Door
So the kids and I were minding our own business in the backyard, kicking the soccer ball around, when our neighbor starts scratching on one of those turkey calls. It was a little annoying, but I had to admit, it sounded pretty darn real. To make a long story short, it wasn’t the neighbor, it was a very real Tom. We knew for certain when the large uncooked poultry launched itself into the air and roosted in the neighbor’s tree. I ran for the camera, knowing that the shot would be meh. The video also has a cheap quality, but the memory will be priceless.
Ever get that feeling you’re being watched?
I was blowing the dust off my golf clubs today, when I got that eerie feeling of being watched. Turns out I was. The little bastard in the photo (I later named him Little Bastard) was the first of five family members to “exit the aircraft.” It was like counting sheep, very small sheep.
Irene left a mess…and where was dad?
It’s been about a week since Irene left town. I hope the door didn’t hit her _____ on the way out. Anyhow, the mess she left was pretty bad. She left the lights off for many thousands of people in Rhode Island, not to mention for a lot of other peeps along the east coast. Some still don’t have power. All this and dad apparently went MIA for a while. His phone lines were down, and he’s not one for having his cell phone on his person. But he’s fine, and his sister (Aunt Marjorie) and nephew (Neil) in the UK can rest easy (they had called Keith asking about his whereabouts).
Live storm coverage (pre-recorded) was provided by Eric and Christy.
Shooting at Brickyard Pond
I was off to Brickyard Pond today, with camera, and with no particular subject matter in mind – that is, until a dragonfly stopped by. A drip of sap hanging over a spider web also caught my attention.
Smoke and mirrors…
So I took this photo hoping to capture the reflection of a tree above this very still water. The reflection proved so effective to the point where there’s no discernible reflection. Note to self: throw a small pebble in the water – so it looks more like water.
Littlest Transformers
Christy received her mail-order caterpillars just over a week ago. And now? Now they’re Painted Lady Butterflies. Christy tells me she named each one, beginning with Christy Junior, of course. The caterpillars stayed in their shipping jar for a few days, until we could see them forming their chrysalises. Mom then transferred them to their mesh enclosure, where the same critters are now testing their wings.
Long Days and Nights 