WHAT'S NEW? I guess I should update more, but I seem to stay busy. Latest and greatest was last weekends Great Backyard Bird Count! Lots of fun, but way too much cold and snowy this year. Though I did do alright in counting every day and seeing something new to add to the birdcount list this year. All the data for my count is at The Bird's Nest on the Bird Count stat pages. Also more info on the whole birdcount thing too. I've been taking advantage of the very cold and snowy weather to finish up one project and will begin to do the scrapbook for the great vacation/birding trip we took last November. I have already completed one painting of a Marbled Godwit to use with the Bird's Nest pages. I have been seeing some great migratory ducks passing through. You have to go to a waterway often, because they don't stay long. Saw nine Northern Pintail Ducks at Lake Julian on 2/18/10! First time I've seen them in this area. And since today is a very rare sunny and semi warm day for my day off, I am headed to Owen Park to look for more ducks at the lakes and along the river (as well as getting some exercise too). See ya!
2008 was declared "The Year of the Frog" to promote global awareness and understanding of the amphibian extinction crisis. I am a great lover of all amphibians and I had made my own "2008 - Year of the Frog" page to further awareness on this issue. And since it is still an important issue, I will leave this link for now.
THE FEATURED PAGE OF THE MONTH for February is the The Bird's Nest page. Naturally, since it was bird count month. And I am enjoying a great winter with all the migratory waterfowl that show up for a few days here and there at this time of year.
SAMPLE PICTURES: Here are some of the pictures I have taken this year. (click for larger views):
I guess I should put in a little information about me. I live in the mountains of western North Carolina in the United States, in Swannanoa,
just outside the city of Asheville. It is very beautiful here. I live in a house that is on the side of a mountain. Though these mountains are not overly large, they are very high for someone who grew up where the land is flat. The house is approached by a winding, single lane road. The house is surrounded by rhododendrons, laurels, maples, oaks, dogwoods, and poplars. And these are only the trees! There are all kinds of birds, wildflowers, and animals such as bobcats, coyotes and bears. Lots of bears in the last few years. I feel incredibly lucky to live in such a beautiful place!
Site established in September 1997.
at: dh @ naturehaven.com
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