Okay, if you’ve read of my car reviews, you’re probably aware that I’m not really a SUV woman. Most just don’t seem to really do anything very well other than suck up a ton of gas and take up a lot of space. They’re rarely all that comfortable to drive, which is a pity, since … More Car for birders review #8: Volvo XC60
It may be Yule or Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah but for whatever your reason ’tis the season that includes the shortest day of the year and I think we can all celebrate the return of the sun. – Jenny
I got up super early (5:30 a.m.) and drove out to Red Rock Canyon National Park. First I drove up Calico Basin Road to look for birds and in some ways this was the best of the day with Gambel’s quails, mourning doves, house sparrows and cottontail bunnies at the Red Spring Picnic area. There … More Red Rock Canyon NV
The Enigma of the Owl: An illustrated natural history By Mike Unwin and David Tipling Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Yale University Press, 2017 Language: English ISBN-10: 0300222734 ISBN-13: 978-0300222739 I find myself at a loss to describe this lovely book. So I’m going to quote from Amazon: “A rare invitation into the mysterious lives of … More Review: Enigma of the Owl
It’s been a struggle this year to create my calendars. I began creating them for my mother who has always been my greatest fan. When she passed in February my world changed and I found it very difficult to create something when my primary audience is no longer with me. This holiday season has really … More 2020 Calendars
My Burrowing owl information quest continues. This time it’s another library book that is a beautifully illustrated overview of owls. Not comprehensive in scope or content but a nice addition to any owl book library. The index includes scientific name and some common groupings such as barn owls, but not by every common name. Only … More Review: Owls by Taylor
Friday November 29, 2019 I went with friends to the Neon Museum in Las Vegas to check out the Tim Burton art installation in the Boneyard (the outside venue with all of the signs). Honestly, I was a little underwhelmed. I don’t know why I thought it would be larger or more. Maybe I psych … More Neon Museum in Vegas
I started digging into owl books looking for information on how Burrowing Owls survive the winter. I feel like I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole. Owls of the World a Photographic Guide by Heimo Mikkola Hardcover: 528 pages Publisher: Firefly Books ISBN-10: 1770852743 ISBN-13: 978-1770852747 Oboler Library: QL 696 .S8 M555 2012 Gorgeous full color … More Review: Owls of the World
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