Category Archives: Birds

UP IN THE AIR

Posted on February 27, 2016 by snowbirdredux

In a recent New Yorker Magazine, Nathan Heller nailed it in his article, “Air Head” when he wrote – “The rush is skittish and improbable. A freighted mass of metal rattling down the runway gains a sudden burst of speed … Continue reading →

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NEVERMORE, REDUX

Posted on January 29, 2016 by snowbirdredux

Back in April of 2011 after embracing the idea of moving from California to Minnesota, there were people, places and things that I knew would be deeply missed. Our children and grandchildren, of course. And in the over-all scheme of … Continue reading →

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MISTER AND MISSUS

Posted on September 30, 2014 by snowbirdredux

One morning just before dawn I was awakened by popping sounds. Three. And then four. A pause. Two more. It went on throughout first light, coming from all directions. I laid very still, awake now, focusing and straining to hear … Continue reading →

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LIFE AND DEATH IN THE GARDEN

Posted on August 12, 2013 by snowbirdredux

  In the midst of coffee and morning paper there was a sudden, sickening WHAM against the window. We have come to know that heart-rending sound too well, having picked up limp, broken bird bodies from time to time, and … Continue reading →

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NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Posted on July 12, 2013 by snowbirdredux

I’m a good hostess. Plus, I’m a Libra, so I naturally gravitate to plumping pillows at the same time I’m plying delectables and treats. I invariably worry that I won’t make enough and I pore over menus and plans, arrange … Continue reading →

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SNOW GEESE IN MY LIFE

Posted on December 22, 2012 by snowbirdredux

“It was the Snow Goose that I really had in mind when I designated us the Snowbirds-redux. Just the fact that the species has a mystic tie to the Aurora Borealis (which I long to experience now that we are … Continue reading →

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GEESE PIECE

Posted on December 2, 2012 by snowbirdredux

I was starting to get worried, but finally the Canada Geese are back. Thousands, maybe millions settling in for winter upon what I call our “bends.” The Otter Tail River spreads out across the street from our house and continues … Continue reading →

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Posted on July 27, 2012 by snowbirdredux

  A few years ago, when we were still living in California, T.M. (Bob) connected up with his cousin Dennis. They were the same age and had participated in some coming of age hi-jinx during the summers that my husband … Continue reading →

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BIRD BONANZA

Posted on May 23, 2012 by snowbirdredux

  This was a very good week. After consulting the on-line hummingbird migration charts one month ago, I noted that they were on their way! Hurrah! I ferreted out the feeders from the jumble in the garage and soaked and … Continue reading →

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BACTERIUM ADDENDUM

Posted on April 28, 2012 by snowbirdredux

  Just after posting my bird feeder diatribe, I received a bit of synchronicity in the form of an email from Val Cunningham, the bird columnist in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Star Tribune. What great timing. I never expected to receive … Continue reading →

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