Category Archives: Wild Life

FLIGHT

Posted on December 29, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Last spring when we were still living in California, I remember justifying our newly proposed Minnesota distance to my daughter, Noelle, by saying something like – “It won’t really be any different.  It’s been four driving hours up the coast … Continue reading →

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RIVER TALES CONT.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Yesterday was frosty and white. Just a light dusting, yet the air stung when I ventured outside to refill the bird feeders and was suggestive of what it must feel like to suffer stage one of frostbite.  Well – to … Continue reading →

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MYSTERY TALE

Posted on December 5, 2011 by snowbirdredux

As we drove home this afternoon, there were flocks upon flocks of geese, finally flying in Vee formation and headed south.  Winter has been delayed here in the plains of Minnesota, most of the snow passing just to the south.  … Continue reading →

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SNOW GOOSE REDUX

Posted on November 29, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Here at a bend in the Otter Tail River, there is a surprising phenomenon at play.  At least it is surprising to me, new to this clime and environment.  We expected the Canada Geese to have migrated by now, down … Continue reading →

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PILEATED

Posted on November 16, 2011 by snowbirdredux

  A few weeks ago I caught out of the corner of my eye, a fairly big flash of black and red whisking across the yard outside of the living room but as I rushed to the window, it was … Continue reading →

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PRAIRIE WONDER

Posted on September 8, 2011 by snowbirdredux

  Whenever I thought about my great-and-grandparents arriving for the first time in this far northern province, I must admit that through my California filters, I remained a bit fuzzy as to the actual and factual scene.  Brief vacations over … Continue reading →

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GROUP HONK

Posted on August 25, 2011 by snowbirdredux

That’s what my friend Susan’s husband calls it.  And Matt was also the one to intervene into any future embarrassment so that I would correctly refer to the Canada Geese and not the Canadian Geese.  Thank you Matt.  What’s a … Continue reading →

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THE SWIMMING HOLE

Posted on August 10, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Although the Otter Tail River runs along just across the street here on Mt. Faith, other houses have been constructed over the years and the trees now obstruct all but a few thumbnail views.  However, on the steamiest day yet … Continue reading →

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WE PASSED!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by snowbirdredux

After a lot of stalling, a little studying,  and some measure of trepidation, we took the test and now possess Minnesota Driver’s Licenses.  The whole process was delayed, however, because of the state government shutdown in July which closed not … Continue reading →

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SONG BIRDS

Posted on July 27, 2011 by snowbirdredux

My friend Susan is elated because their resident wren is just now courting a lady and hoping to produce a batch of little wrens before the end of summer.  Where has he been?  No matter.  Hopefully they will move forward … Continue reading →

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