Season's greetings!

OK, it was a bit longer hiatus than I thought, but I'm momentarily back. I will probably slip under the radar again, but I just wanted folks to know I'm still alive. I send everyone appropriate Holiday greetings from momma Jean's backyard, where we were graced by this rare avian visitor (a first in person for me). Enjoy!

Varied Thrush

Varied Thrush in shade

Temporary leave...

To those who might be reading this blog, circumstances dictate that I temporarily suspend updates. I will resume when my connection status is more reliable, probably sometime in August. I know y'all will miss me (ya sure); see you then!

Old-fashioned...

The fuzziness of this is due to its origin on a cell phone (thank you, Rita Sandstrom!). Enjoy!

On one knee with Michelle

Exciting times

Yes, that 14th definition of love is growing every day. To review:

14) a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.

More later...

BOBO Linkage...

Forgive my extended absence, dear readers, life has been rather exciting lately. Other details to follow as warranted...

Last weekend at the regular bird banding session at Lowry Nature Center, we retrapped a Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) on the same hillside where it had been banded last year. Simply amazing!

Bobolink 2301-74310

I can relate...

Gotta love The Onion! Enjoy the article

here

(hope the link survives for awhile...)

Gardens green

This weekend from the Nisswa cabin. Enjoy!

Foliage

Shooting Star

Shooting Star from above