We were down at Detweiller Park in Peoria, IL this weekend to watch a huge high school cross country meet. As we were standing around after watching our team race, we noticed a huge flock of birds up in the clear blue sky. First thoughts that were tossed out by people were Sandhill Cranes, Canadian … Continue reading Pelicans in Illinois?
Category: Nature
rip pretty little ovenbird
The other morning, right after the kids left for school, I heard an odd, unexpected thud against the front door. I went to investigate, thinking one of the kids had heaved the newspaper up on the porch and hit the door by accident. But, much to my surprise laying on the front step was … Continue reading rip pretty little ovenbird
A Little Civic Duty
While being called for jury duty has nothing to do with gardening, it does call for a little planning ahead since everything will be a bit more hectic around the house. We are settling into one of the hottest weeks of the summer, following a pretty rain-free few weeks. So this weekend, I spent some … Continue reading A Little Civic Duty
Sunday Feature: Wildlife on the Golf Course
One of the best places I've found to observe nature has been on the golf course. I'm not really a very good golfer (been known to just pick up my ball on occasion), but I love being out on the courses with friends and family. Right from the beginning, I've always had a little … Continue reading Sunday Feature: Wildlife on the Golf Course
Sunday Feature: My Michigan
A Sunday photo collage of things that remind me of many summers spent in Northern and Upper Peninsula Michigan. One sighting can throw me back to being 10 years old.