The Peahen in the Rafter
In my November 29 post titled “A Peacock on the Deck”, I shared with you my surprise (and a picture) of a female peafowl, properly called a peahen, standing on …
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Tree Turkeys
Yesterday the usual gang of roughly three dozen turkeys came by, like clockwork, to hunt for fallen sunflower seeds beneath the feeder. You’re right, a group of turkeys is not …
Tree Turkeys Read MoreA Peacock on the Deck
On Sunday, with Thanksgiving dinners safely in the past, a few dozen wild turkeys emerged from the woods to dine on sunflower seeds beneath the bird feeder. One bird flew …
A Peacock on the Deck Read MoreOctober Camera Trap Pictures
The motion-detecting camera trap caught a few interesting shots of animals during October, although most shots were of trees and weeds. I even caught a few shots of the mailman’s …
October Camera Trap Pictures Read MoreAnother Great “Up-North” Birthday
Up-North Birthday 2009 was a huge success and a ton of fun
Another Great “Up-North” Birthday Read MoreNOT a Boat Ramp
This inebriated boater thought it was a boat ramp
NOT a Boat Ramp Read MoreCamera Trap Catches a Young Night Heron
The camera trap captured an interesting shot of a juvenile black-capped night heron
Camera Trap Catches a Young Night Heron Read MorePlaying with Digital Photography
A recent article in Popular Mechanics described a photographic technique called High Dynamic Range Imaging, typically abbreviated HDR or HDRI. The technique is commonly used among professional photographers to eccentuate …
Playing with Digital Photography Read MoreIf It’s Raining, It Must Be The Weekend
The rainy, cool summer in Alden has given me fewer excuses to get some indoor work done, although I’ll admit that there’s something oddly calming about floating on the pontoon …
If It’s Raining, It Must Be The Weekend Read MoreJuly 4 Weekend
This year we had our ninth July 4 gathering of family and friends at the Alden house. The weather was rainy and cold for several days before the holiday, but …
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