Category Archives: nature

~ Dog Days ~ Climate Transformation ~

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

This region is about to surpass the last record for number of days with temperatures at or above 90f (33c). No doubt about it – dog days are here. Jello soaks up healing from warm gravel and sunshine. Once sufficiently … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Cooling ~

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Yes, I have been busy with other important facets of my life, yet I’ve missed posting regularly. Now I see that Tina Schell, and three other bloggers (previously unknown to me) have developed a consortium to provide those who loved … Continue reading →

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~ Birdie Breakfast Buffet ~

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Out my kitchen window this morning, a flurry of feathered activity sent me running for my iPhone.

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~ Feeding Fledgling Flicker ~

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

This morning I was treated to a close-up view of a Northern (Red-Shafted) Flicker bringing it’s fledgling in for some easy grub from my suet feeder.   There are other fledglings being introduced to the deck feeding stations, and the … Continue reading →

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~ Low Tide Sunrise ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ CFFC: Arch, Dome or Half Circle ~

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Dune runes always fascinate me – how the wind blowing at ground level moves bent stems of dune-grass creating natural sand drawings.  And, in the bright morning light there is the addition of lovely arched shadows!  

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~ Dancing Wu Li Master ~ WPC: Twisted ~

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

On May 6, as Jello and I were on our walk, this parrot tulip in a neighbor’s yard stopped me in my tracks! It brings to my mind the title of Gary Zukav’s book,  The Dancing Wu Li Masters. “…the … Continue reading →

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~ Red Sun Setting ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Beach Walk Sights ~ WPC: Liquid ~

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Weather and tide shape the landscape of every walk I take along the beach. Birds, folks, critters and flotsam observed along the way add context and generate questions about the ever-changing scene. Over the past year my understanding and appreciation … Continue reading →

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~ Along The Marsh Trail ~

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

There isn’t nearly as much marsh in front of The Breakers at Long Beach, WA – USA this year as last, and what remains is shrinking to meadow daily. Still, Mallards are raising their chicks in what water there is! … Continue reading →

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