8 April 2024 Viewing an Eclipse

Almost There...

Full Eclipse...

Coming Out...

After the event, the birds didn't seem to have noticed.

Nor did the butterflies.

7 April 2024 Spring Birding at Blue Heron Preserve and Troy Wetlands

We were both eager for a return to the recently opened Blue Heron Preserve

We stopped at Troy Wetlands hoping for another strong birding spot.

5 April 2024 Mergansers at Allegany State Park

I was returning from business in the Niagara Falls area and stopped at Allegany State Park. It was a grey day with snow flakes dotting the air, but the mergansers were worth braving the cold.

They looked as though they were racing.

A brief stop to enjoy the flowing waters...

2 April 2024 Spring Awakens

The stream was running. Bluebells were near to opening. Trout lily leaves were plentiful as spring arrived in Pennsylvania.

31 March 2024 Visiting Local Nature Preserves

It was a grey Easter. We decided to check spring's progress at a local nature area Lucia Nash Preserve. We were greeted by a pair of trumpeter swans and a variety of ducks on the water.

After our walk on the boardwalk, we were greeted by a pair of trumpeter swans and a variety of ducks on the water.

Our walk in the woods showed the progress of spring with skunk cabbage in bloom by a wetlands area.

A beaver gathering tree pieces to add to the lodge.

A distant look on the far shore at two canada geese working on nesting.

30 March 2024 Rookery Eagles Day 2

I didn't expect the pair of eagles to still be on the water's edge at The Rookery, but I wouldn't pass a chance at a second view of these majestic birds.

Sightings like this can be once in a lifetime.

29 March 2024 Spring Birding

The long days gave an opportunity to look for birds at Mentor Lagoons. The ducks of the day were mergansers.

Bloodroot was unfurling in the woods.

Hanging out with Herons

The days biggest surprise was at Geauga Parks Rookery. I had taken a dog for a walk and spotted two eagles in the trees along the water's edge.

28 March 2024 Passing in the Air

It's rare to see a second jet passing this close even near the airport. This sighting caused some chatter on the jet. The ever-present thick layer of pollution over Monterrey was a perfect backdrop. I was happy to be on my way home.

25 March 2024 Yet Another Mexico Visit

It was time for yet another business trip to Mexico. It was fun to spot a Seat Ibeza in the facility's parking lot.

Luckily my hotel has a good restaurant. Work days with mornings spent flying to Mexico and being in the facility until the evening make me too tired to consider a meal elsewhere.