Saturday July 14, 2018 First there was the need to find parking. I’ve not seen so little parking near the farmers market. I had to park 5 blocks away. Then there was the waiting. Then the event started, and poof it was over But HORSES! I have loved the Budweiser Clydesdales for years. I was … More Budweiser Clydesdales visit Pocatello
June 11, 2018 But first a bit of breakfast and birding. Arlene took me to one of my favorite restaurants in Anchorage. The Snow City Cafe (http://www.snowcitycafe.com/home) it really does have the best breakfasts. Then a little birding at this amazing pond that is located in town. The island in the center of the pond … More Travel Day Anchorage to Pocatello
June 10, 2018 On Sunday we spent the day closer in to town. Mostly because we had no rental vehicle. There was sleeping, walking, feasting, okay eating at the great Pingo’s restaurant with some of Arlene’s (now my) other birding friends. And there was a bit of shopping. The store is called Maruskiya’s (http://www.maruskiyas.com/). Then … More Nome pt 3
Back in March, a friend of mine said “Hey, did you know the University of Alaska campus in Nome does guided one day birding trips over three Saturdays in May/June? And the trips only cost $45 each? Interested?” Well, yeah, I was interested. But that $45 is a little deceiving because you still have to … More A weekend in Nome
I have a very hard time finding/spotting small flitty birds when I’m out birding. I would love to be one of those amazing birders who can recognize bird song and know what they are hearing even though they may not be able to spot them. Sure I know the basics in my area such as … More Birding by Ear – A Novice
June 9, 2018 Nome Alaska We met in a gravely parking lot in the gray, foggy, morning light of super early. Radios were passed out to three vehicles. We (Arlene & I) were lucky enough to get in the car (cutest orange Nissan Rogue) owned by Mark and Shay. And off we went. Birders in … More Teller Road a Field Trip (Nome pt 2)
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