Back in Minnesota

by | May 4, 2010 | Birding, Travel

Tina and I are back in Minnesota after 3 weeks on the road.  Our destination was Dauphin Island, Alabama. We met my parents, aunt Pam and cousin Laura for for some bird watching, beach walking and family time.  Along the way we camped in Missouri, Tennessee,...

Spring Wildflowers

by | Apr 4, 2010 | Vacation

Spent the weekend camping at a local state park. 3 mile walk, 34 bird species and a great workout for a grandson. Also found our first spring wildflowers.

The Mayflower

by | Mar 31, 2010 | Travel

The Mayflower was the ship that transported the English Separatists, better known as the Pilgrims, from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts (which would become the capital of Plymouth Colony), in 1620.  There were 102 passengers and a crew of 25–30. A...