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Why do they call Haliaeetus leucocephalus “Snow Pigeons” ?

I can understand why the folks in Haines call the Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Snow Pigeons.  There are so many of them!! We have recently had the pleasure and thrill of attending Shorebird Festivals in Cordova, AK and Homer, AK. … Continue reading

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Eel Fishing at Klamath River Estuary

We are at our last stop in California on our gradual way up the west coast for our summer trip to Alaska.  Near the campsite is a circular drive to the ocean, so we decided to take the drive. As … Continue reading

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Joshua Tree National Park is a MUST!

We had our first visit to Joshua Tree National Park on Monday and we were back again yesterday!. It was so beautiful. On Monday we came in  at the south park entrance and went to the Visitor Center, as we usually do, in … Continue reading

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My photography blog about Shooting Gorillas

It is difficult to know where best to blog – photography or full timing. Because photography leads us to destinations that we can achieve because we are full timing – a chicken and egg situation! So for those subscribers to … Continue reading

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Local Wildlife Excitement

So, we are back at Alliance Coach in Wildwood, FL where we bought Tigger last November. We are here to get Tigger’s “snagging list” done – as usual with any new “house”.  When the coach is in the repair shop … Continue reading

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