Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bald Eagle and Great Blue Heron

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Betty

While attending the Sandhill Crane Weekend at Barren River Lake State Resort Park recently, we also enjoyed getting a good look at a Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). According to park officials, they are winter residents and are often seen near … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Kentucky

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Betty

This past weekend, Harry and I thoroughly enjoyed the Sandhill Crane Weekend at Barren River Lake State Resort Park – about thirty-five miles southeast of Bowling Green, KY. Greater Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis tabida) spend the winter in Florida, Tennessee … Continue reading →

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Three Tough Plants

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Betty

It’s been cold this last week – daytime highs below freezing, nighttime lows in the teens, and we’ve had a little snow. However, a few of the backyard plants seem to take the cold in stride. This Christmas Fern (Polystichum … Continue reading →

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Beautiful sunrise

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Betty

We had a glorious sunrise last week. We recently celebrated the new year, but how often do we celebrate the beginning of a new day? I was inspired to grab my small camera and quickly captured six images. Then I … Continue reading →

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Interesting insects from 2011

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Betty

I often review my photos at the end of the year and I found a few from last summer that I’d like to share. How about this Grapevine Beetle (Pelidnota punctata)? I was surprised and delighted to know we had … Continue reading →

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