Red-breasted Merganser 1 & 2 are cleared for takeoff on runway zero seven . . .

Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch . . .

High o'er the coast of Alaska he flies Wide 'cross the prairies he covers the skies A picture of courage and beauty, a symbol of freedom and right Riding the winds through the mountains Guided by nature, an occasional eagle in flight (Lyrics from "An Occasional Eagle" by Fred Carter Jr.)

While observing sandhill cranes forage along the marsh, a Red-winged Blackbird took flight from a nearby reed. I don't know, that patch on the wings seems more orange than red to me, what do you think? I guess Red-winged has a better ring to it than Orange-winged . . .

And the eagle's anguish reverberated between the banks of the river, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Headin' into twilight Spreadin' out her wings tonight She got you jumpin' off the deck Shovin' into overdrive . . . Credit: Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins

This Bald Eagle has quite the tale of a tail . . .

Meet the newest member of our pack and family, Puppins. Full name is Merry Puppins, but Puppins will do. Don't let that sweet puppy face fool you . . .

Great Blue Heron family high up in their nest, trying to stay cool on a hot spring day. The middle baby is sportin' quite the hip hairdo, a la Cameo; perhaps getting ready to belt out a rendition of "Word Up"!

Spring was a late arrival this year, and so were the bluebells and bees; much better late than never . . .