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~ The Eagle is Landing ~ Friday Flyers ~

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~ Friday Flyers ~ Wood Duck & Pintail ~

My father is adjusting well to his new digs at Timberwood Memory Care in Albany, Oregon. Last Tuesday, my sister Lori, and I visited him in the morning. While she served him a favorite orange roll out in the commons … Continue reading

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~ Living on the Water ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Weight(less) 3 ~

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Weight(less) 2 ~

I’ve always loved the contrast of this shot of the huge steel ferry with a seagull suspended in the sky above. http://<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/weightless/”>Weight(less)</a&gt;  

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~ Dove of Peace ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Eye Spy 3 ~

Mourning Doves return to my grounds yearly. This one perched in a tree nearby long enough for me to get some nice shots in the early spring sunlight. Sending everyone peace — it starts in our hearts. Eye Spy“>

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~ Bird’s Eye View ~ Two Picidae Friday Flyers + WPC – Eye Spy 1 ~

Our suet feeders are visited regularly by Downy Woodpeckers and Northern Flickers. It was a joy to watch adult Downy’s bring their fledglings to the feeder last spring. This year I have seen, though not photographed Yellow Shafted Flickers in … Continue reading

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~ Like Water ~ Like Ice ~ WPC – Transition #4 ~

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Hawk ~

Looks like it might be a hawk perched up in the bare branches of my neighbor’s Pin Oak Tree, but it’s hard to say. Jello and I heard a rhaspy cry as we were finishing our walk.  It reminded me … Continue reading

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~ The Eagle Flies on Friday ~ Friday Flyers ~

Watching and listening to Bald Eagles is thrilling. Their high piping calls let you know they are near, though what it all means remains a mystery! Determined to get some clear pictures of the eagles that perch on a snag … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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