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TWO FOR ONE
My travel schedule has really picked up so I apologize for not posting the Wisconsin photos sooner. But on the bright side, I'm delivering a Two for One. Not only will Newest Adventures allow you to see a little more of Wisconsin, but there is another slide show to take you a little further east into Maine.
The weather in Maine was a little bit of a challenge with rain and fog but I do love visiting. In one location I was at a cove on the coast and had seen the fog out further. I had a White-winged Scoter (that's right, only one 'o') in the viewfinder watching and snapping when I thought my vision was starting to blur. I pulled back to try to clear my eyes only to realize that the fog I had seen in the distance had rolled in.
Then there was the drive where I noticed a tiny pond and something white caught my eye as I drove by so of course, I had to turn around and go back. Low and behold it was a Bald Eagle sitting on a downed tree over the pond. I tried to capture a few shots but he was a bit far, even for my long lens.
Adding the White-winged Scoter and Great Black-backed Gulls to my life list was really a treat. To add one bird is special . . . but two! I may even have three, if I can ever find out what this one bird was. I have a pretty good photo and am working on locating someone who can help me identify it. I'll let you know if I ever find out!
Operation Migration
Are you watching the Operation Migration website? Time is getting close! Saturday, October 10th was the projected take off date but that has now been delayed. The three groups of birds have now been combined to one (there were three groups separating them by age to help reduce aggression by the older birds) but due to weather, have not had the opportunity to fly together as one group. The last plan, as I read in the Field Notes at www.operationmigration.org was to take a short flight to one of the other pen sites to help them with adapting to flying together and being a group in a new location. Once the trike lead migration begins, we will all be reading daily praying for a safe flight for the dedicated Operation Migration folks and "our" newest class.
PLEASE consider helping with this wonderful cause and showing your support by sponsoring a mile, a half mile or a quarter mile of the flight. You too can be a Craniac! Go to the Operation Migration website and click on Mile Maker on the left of the screen.
Okay, that's enough from me, how about some photos!
Patsy
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in constant pursuit of my subject.
As a result, my website is constantly changing
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Peak Photography / Peak Publishing is a joint venture combining a love for travel, writing and photography. Nature is a subject that is near and dear to my heart and the topic for both my writing and photos. Several things are in process right now, not the least of which is a collection of nature photographs. Most are taken in State Parks and Refuges from across the country. As this site grows, there will be a variety of photographs to enjoy, both on the web and available for purchase for your continued enjoyment in your home. Keep checking back . . . or send me an e-mail so that I can add you to the mailing list. As new photographs are available, I'll let you know.
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