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Tag Archives: birds
How two eager, but weak, birdwatchers fared at “The Biggest Week in American Birding”
We admit it: we love to watch birds. We also admit that we are not good at the whole thing. For us, the hardest birds to identify have always been warblers. So, what better challenge than to head for the … Continue reading
You’re headed for the beach, warm sun, and waves
No matter where you are and no matter what you are doing, you can imagine yourself transported to the beach. The sun is so wonderfully warm on your skin. Take off your shoes and let the hot sand ooze up … Continue reading
The beach in Venice
We started the afternoon with 2 scoops at Ciao Gelato, and then headed for the beach in Venice, FLORIDA. Ah, we have been to the Lido beach in Venice, ITALY, and it was delightful. Maybe it was just the day … Continue reading
When everything comes together…
Cloudy skies and a not-so-great AirBnB on Tybee Island, Georgia threatened our plan for a lovely seaside stay. We decided to escape to the beach. When we headed off for a walk, it was cool, and the grey sky showed … Continue reading
Posted in US - miscellaneous
Tagged beach, birds, boat-tailed grackle, Georgia, road trip across the US, Tybee Island
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What can happen to your camera in the rain
We take lots and lots of photos as we travel, and our cameras may be our most essential travel “tools”. We also take them for granted. When we hiked in blowing sand in Nevada or pouring rain in Iceland, we … Continue reading
Last Chance – choose wisely
We realize now we had frittered away our many visits to one of the most scenic areas in the country. Now those visits will happen less often and – in a bit of a panic and with some regret – … Continue reading
Posted in US - California
Tagged art, birds, California, Chuck Close, Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge, Hung Liu, Louise Bourgeois, San Francisco, SFMOMA, travel
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Birds at the saltpans
Even for experienced travelers, sometimes logistics, time, and energy expended for getting to a place is just not worth it. Doñana National Park in southern Spain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its biodiversity and strategic location in … Continue reading
Posted in Portugal - Europe
Tagged birds, Doñana National Park, Portugal, Ria Formosa Natural Park, Tavira, travel, wildflowers
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