by simpleDesigns | Mar 4, 2008 | Birding
This morning as we started our morning walk with Biggs, we were startled to see a hawk fly from the rear of our yard higher into a tree on the Country Financial land. He sat for 45 minutes or more watching us and especially Biggs. We assumed h/she was someone young,...
by simpleDesigns | Feb 28, 2008 | Birding, Travel
One of the highlights of our California trip last week was some fantastic birding. While Tina and friends tasted wines from several Napa vineyards, I walked the grounds looking for birds to photograph. I added several new species to my life list such as the Acorn and...
by simpleDesigns | Feb 25, 2008 | Birding, Cycling, Friends, Travel, Vacation
We got back from a wonderful week in California and Nevada. Wine tasting in Napa, Stage 2 finish of the Tour of California in Sacramento and a couple of days in Vegas were the reasons for the trip, and there were several additions that made the trip magical. I was...
by simpleDesigns | Feb 14, 2008 | Cycling
Sunday starts the 2008 racing season, at least in this country. I didn’t count the races in Tour Down Under nor the Tour of Qatar (won by Tom Boonen). Pretty soon, there won’t be an off-season, just winter trips to warmer climates. And if you count cycle...
by simpleDesigns | Feb 12, 2008 | Birding
About a week ago, I spotted a Barred Owl in Crepeau and was able to get ‘fairly’ close for a picture. Last night a neighbor who knew of my birding interest called saying the the owl was 25 feet from his back deck. Although the light was bad, I was able to...
