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Another tragedy

Sasha: November 9, 2000 – June 3, 2014 by Bill Lang I never expected to be writing about the loss of another companion so soon after the loss of our other cat, Tyrian, but it has happened. We euthanized Sasha … Continue reading

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Some rain, more birds and the return of friends!

Wed. May 28:  After a rain delay Monday, we got out today although showers persisted here and there.  Heading past Mud Ck. out to The Narrows, an immature Bald Eagle flew over, eliminating our need to find their nest across the … Continue reading

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Fun with friends…

Thursday, May 21:  It was a foggy morning with promises of temps in the mid-20’s!  On our way to Mud Creek we, as usual, found some wildlife along the road:  a Ruffed Grouse cooperated nicely for his photo but he probably thinks he is … Continue reading

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Woes (and fun) in Waskesiu

Thursday, May 15:  Went birding with Ron in the morning – added 11 new species to our list!  One of them was Trumpeter Swans – little did we know the controversy we’d created!  Ron called it in right away to … Continue reading

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Yippee – Spring in Saskatchewan!!

Hallelujah, at last we’ve left for our spring trip.  We were home for a month and spent the whole time recuperating from the terrible flu, unable to bird (or do much of anything).  Still not quite 100% but feeling better. … Continue reading

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200 barrier shattered…and a LIFER to boot!

We drove all the way from Moab to Brigham City (north of Salt Lake City) in 1 day (6+ hours).  We had planned to stay at a place where we would re-trace part of our planned route, but decided against it.  We … Continue reading

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Tyrian – June 21/98 to March 27/14

Our dear old cat Tyrian is gone.  He had been failing and was after all, almost 16. He has travelled with us and been the most beautiful, sweetest and smartest cat we’ve ever had.  We will miss him terribly.  We still have … Continue reading

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A whirlwind ride through CO to UT!

We left Socorro NM for Cortez CO on Saturday.  Winds were forecast to be gusting to 56 kph.   Holy Mackerel!  Maybe not a whirlwind – but nearly gale force!  We did not blow off the road, but I pretty … Continue reading

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NEW birds in NEW Mexico?

Well, a few anyway. We drove through Roswell – being careful to take the Bypass to avoid alien abductions – made it!  We drove through some much higher mountains on our way to Socorro.  Bill remembers coming here when he … Continue reading

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All our prayers answered…???

Well, maybe, maybe not!  We have indeed added a Montezuma Quail to our list, but it was only heard!  We will not really feel fulfilled until we get a good look at one.  We were given a hint from some … Continue reading

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