Learning From the Wildlife . . . . .

at the State Park.

successful angler

great catch with no bait needed

---calm, cool, collected

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Still Occupied . . .

sign on door 'private residence'

Located in the old village of Harmony

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From Animals to Crops . . .

less Cows; more Corn

Pennsylvania Dairy Farms in Crisis

Before

(from my archives)

After
(August 2019)

PA dairy farmers struggling to find greener pastures in tough milk market.

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a new link-up; take a peak

You Never Know . . .

when someone may have the urge.

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A Clean Sweep . . .

is on the list atMuldoon

Crafted by the Associates

of our local Blind Association

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Be Refreshed . . .

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Hank Heron Is Up To The Plate . . .

once again atMuldoon

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First Attempt . . .

photo and haiku . . .

Lady Cardinal

her tufted crest at its best

a great winter hair day

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Just As Speedy . . .

as a Hummingbird

Clear Wing Sphinx Moth

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Camera . . .

a tool of reflection.

reflection: an image seen in a mirror;

serious thought or consideration

The reflection of a young teen. ---Once you start using your camera, 

you become more observant.  

The reflection of a woman of my grandmother's era.---The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.

This woman of a certain age concurs with both.

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Nature's Theater comes with . . .

free Popcorn.

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WWII Aircraft Observed . . .

overhead atMuldoon this week-end.

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Unexpected . . .

Today I'm thankful for little surprises . . . 

Came into the room to this

unexpected addition to the desktop

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When I Gaze . . .

at the horizon across Lake Erie

I always think of our neighbors

 in Canada

 "Hello Neighbor"

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Pictorial Tuesday

Welcome Aboard

Victorian Cruise Line

Lake Erie

The Victorian Princess cruises feature weekly happy hours, lunches, brunches, and dinners

(not an Ad)

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Is There Such a Thing . . .

as a tiny Whale?

Tiny driftwood

Tiny Whale?

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Blue Monday - 081219

Avonia Beach Park

Lake Erie

On the shore of beautiful Lake Erie (Steelhead capital of PA) 

at the place where Trout Run empties into the lake. 

The beach attracts many fishermen 

and is a popular destination for viewing steelhead trout. 

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Stopping Point . . .

for the moment . . .

Beach erosion at

Walnut Creek Marina

Lake Erie

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Scripture Meme - 11 August 2019 - Refreshing

Refreshing

Lake Erie

Walnut Creek Marina

Sharing more from our 

'refreshing' day trip to Lake Erie.

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Critter Representation . . .

here and there at Lake Erie, PA

This gull was perched on top 

of a monument 

to the shipbuilders 

of the War of 1812

  Trout at Avonia Park, Lake Erie

Critter evidence of a probable feast

of Trout by Raccoons

the night before.

Bonus Critter

What do you think?

Petrified Lake Monster

or

Drift Wood?

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Black & White Challenge - 08 August 2019 - Lighting

North Pierhead Lighthouse 

Lake Erie, PA

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Beautiful Skies Over Lake Erie Today

Presque Isle North Pierhead 

What appears to be a helicopter in the sky is actually a Gull

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Water, Water Everywhere - 09 August 2019 - Avonia Park, Lake Erie, PA

The beach at Avonia Park on Lake Erie, PA

There was a lot of water, water everywhere for us today on an impromptu day trip to Lake Erie, PA

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Bird of the Day - 09 August 2019 - Gull

A little late today after an unexpected day trip to Lake Erie, PA. This gull was atop a monument at the Bayfront Tower.

Ring-Billed Gull

Ring-billed gull

Bird

Description

The ring-billed gull is a medium-sized gull. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific delawarensis refers to the Delaware River. Wikipedia

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Photo-less; Yet Thankful . . .

Today I am thankful for a busy day out and about.

• Library for Family Research
• Jo Ann Fabric for, well, fabric
• Walmart for several things
• a phone call from the RG to meet him at Fortune Star Buffet for lunch.

I am thankful because for quite some time I had become a bit of a recluse and not going anywhere 

except when necessary.

A few weeks ago I said 'enough'. 

(with the Lord's help)---

The bear wasn't going to get me.

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      (a photo from the archives)

Flower of the Day - 05 August 2019 - Wild Flowers

Wild Flowers at McConnells Mill State Park

Slippery Rock Creek

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Water, Water Everywhere - 08 August 2019 - Mill Dam

McConnells Mill State Park

Slippery Rock Creek Gorge -  Created by the draining of glacial lakes thousands of years ago. The gorge has steep sides and the valley floor is littered with huge boulders. The gristmill was built in the 1800’s.

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Bird Of The Day - 07 August 2019 - Sparrow

Unidentified
I think it is some type of Sparrow
It was on the feeder with 
a tiny male chipping sparrow

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Bird of the Day - 06 August 2019 - Cardinal

A beautiful bird all year round here atMuldoon

Cardinal

Bird

Description

Cardinals, in the family Cardinalidae, are passerine birds found in North and South America. They are also known as cardinal-grosbeaks and cardinal-buntings. The South American cardinals in the genus Paroaria are placed in the tanager family Thraupidae. Wikipedia

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Flower Of The Day - 06 August 2019 - Coreopsis

Coreopsis Zagreb

Coreopsis verticillata Zagreb. 
Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed. ... Blossoms of Coreopsis Zagreb appear on pure green slender foliage and continuously bloom from early summer right into fall.

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Big and Bold . . .

Sunset atMuldoon . . .

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Ruby Tuesday Too

Our World Tuesday
Pictorial Tuesday

Annual Picnic . . .

with the other pescatores . . .

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Flower Of The Day - 05 August 2019 - Haworthia

Haworthia

Haworthia

Plants

Description

Haworthia is a large genus of small succulent plants endemic to Southern Africa . Like the aloes, they are members of the subfamily Asphodeloideae and they generally resemble miniature aloes, except in their flowers, which are distinctive in appearance. They are popular garden and container plants. Wikipedia

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Bird Of The Day - 05 August 2019 - Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

Mourning dove

Bird

Description

The mourning dove is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. The bird is also known as the American mourning dove or the rain dove, and erroneously as the turtle dove, and was once known as the Carolina pigeon or Carolina turtledove. It is one of the most abundant and widespread of all North American birds. Wikipedia

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There's Just Something Refreshing . . .

 . . . about the sound of flowing water.

Slippery Rock Creek

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