The bird population in israel has changed in the last few decades. Common native species populations are in decline and invasive species are on the rise. Israel is home to many bird species and is a migration destination of many other birds. At one point in the past 30 years, escaped pet parakeets and mynas … Continue reading Parakeets, Mynas, and Hoopoes
The tundra swan migration is currently underway. During this spectacular migration about 60,000 swans make their way from their wintering grounds in Chesapeake Bay to the Canadian Arctic via our little corner of the world. Over a period of 3 to 4 months the swans travel about 6,000 km. The tundra swans have two main … Continue reading Tundra Swans Migration
Warning: graphic fish slaying content ahead. Other than that it is an engaging photo novella about coming-of-age, disappointment, triumph, and the realities of life and death. So please read on if you are not faint of heart. We went for a drive along the St. Clair River towards Corunna and stopped at Guthrie Park. Guthrie … Continue reading Swans Behaving Badly
Something constantly draws us to the beach. We love coming across unexpected finds such as sea glass, shells, or an occasional treasure. We never heard of nurdles before and certainly did not expect to find them on a Port Elgin beach. When we spotted the first tiny object we thought it was a piece of … Continue reading Nurdles On the Beach
One of the side effects of the pandemic is a gradual back-to-earth trend. Our footprint is significantly reduced as we limit our wandering about. We are more resourceful and some of our tribe who never cook are suddenly engrossed in conversations about sourdough starters and what to do with the discards. It took an pandemic, … Continue reading The Coronavirus Diaries – Back to Earth