Friday, April 30, 2010

Michigan’s “Meerkat”

Here is another view of our friend the “meerkat”. Yep, a ground squirrel.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Meerkats in Michigan??

I never knew that meerkats were found in Michigan.  I thought they were only found in Africa.

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Ok, it is actually a 13 stripe ground squirrel.  But it sure does look like a meerkat!  (Timon and Pumba…….)

Friday, April 23, 2010

More from the archives….

I decided that it may not be a good idea to go out searching for wildlife to photograph today.  The coughing will scare them away.  So, instead I hit the archives, and am bringing out three pics to share.  Enjoy!

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

I have not forgotten you

I am sorry I have not posted anything new in the last few days.  Unfortunately, I am a bit under the weather.  But as soon as I can get out again, I will put up some fresh pics!!!

Thanks for you patience.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Traverse City, Michigan

Here are a few pictures I took on my recent trip to Traverse City.  Just some snapshots, nothing special.

The view from my hotel window:

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A panorama shot of the Grand Traverse Bay:

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Looking down the beach at the park by the bay:

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An old man fishing in the marina:

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And finally, sunset over the marina:

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Friday, April 16, 2010

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Science Fair 2010

One tri-fold display board – $6.75

New print cartridge - $24.88

Refill on blood pressure medication - $12.45

Seeing my sons finished project at the science fair – priceless

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A few other shots from the science fair, held at Handy Middle School:

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Nature walk

Wendy and I returned to Golsen Nature Park today, to see if our neighborhood eagle was around.  He (or she) did soar overhead, then flew around to land near its nest.  I was able to quickly snap one picture.  Not to clear, but it was all I could get. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

As we walked the trail, Wendy’s sharp eyes spotted another creature.  While I was looking up, searching for birds, she glanced down just in time to see this small garter snake.

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Tomorrow I will post some pics from Alex’s science fair.  Stay tuned!!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Cranes and Geese

From the archives…. I took these pics about a year ago, in East Lansing, MI.  A pair of Sandhill Cranes, and a family of geese, were sharing a bit of wetland on the MSU campus.Sandhill cranes, East Lansing Canada Geese, East Lansing Sandhill cranes, East Lansing

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Soaring

This last weekend I was out for my weekly photo safari, and came across seagulls flying low over the water.  I managed to shoot a few pics of the birds in flight.  They are not real sharp, but I like them anyway. 

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Saturday, April 3, 2010

Happy Easter

Just a quick moment to wish all my friends, family and visitors a very happy Easter.  May the growing spring bring you and your families warmth and happiness.

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Friday, April 2, 2010

From the archives…

As usual, life has a way of getting in the way of fun.  That is why I have not posted in a few days.  Work has been terribly hectic, and we are busy getting ready for the Easter holiday.  I decided to hit the archives again, and pull a few of my earlier favorites out to share.  Hope you enjoy!!

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