And this concludes my on-the-prowl-for-snowy-owls excursion
AND
it’s-a-wonderful-day-in-the-neighborhood photo extravaganza.
Did you notice how many different microclimates there are within …
Okay, it’s confession time. I’m directionally challenged, but I’m getting out my maps of the world. Will you be my witness and travel companion? From Georgia to Gallup, Greece to Gibraltar, I’m determined to go to my grave without taking another wrong turn.
And this concludes my on-the-prowl-for-snowy-owls excursion
AND
it’s-a-wonderful-day-in-the-neighborhood photo extravaganza.
Did you notice how many different microclimates there are within …
I lied. I forgot I found a snowy owl years before at our annual Halloween party.
How about an owl in the middle of the day in the middle of …
As promised, here is the continuation of my snowy owl trip, all within 15 minutes of my farm.
Another wonderful day in the neighborhood.
Love it all….pictures and script…Thank you!
beautiful.
With headlines like “Rare Sightings!” and “Snowy Owls Seen As Far South As Oklahoma,” I decided I wanted to find one. Popularized by Hedwig in the Harry Potter movies, snowy owls aren’t complete strangers to my region, but this year’s migration has been highly publicized. Taking a tip from a friend, I loaded my camera into my jeep and headed out. Only 15 minutes from my farm …
Such a beautiful way of life, slow and simple….Oh, how I long for just a weekend of such loveliness.
What a great outing! Thanks for sharing.
What a great story! I loved hearing the contributing factors to the migration, and I truly enjoyed the beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing!
I am so jealous! I’ve been trying to catch a glimpse of an owl (any kind) for at least the past five years near our home in the catskill mountains of upstate NY. I can hear them hoot on the outskirts of our field, but have never seen a bird. Last fall my husband said one night when I wasn’t home (of course) he heard so many behind our house he assumed they must be migrating. My neighbor unfortunately ran into one with her car while he was diving for a mouse on the road. So, evidently their are indeed many in our area, yet I have yet to spot one. 🙁 Thanks for your beautiful photos – & wish me luck owl prowling… 🙂
What a serene setting! I wish I were there. I admire your magazine and books…my lifelines since I became disabled in 2010. I get soooo excited when my magazine arrives; and I save them for reference.
Yes the are dog eared and well read. I share them with my sister and as a result we are both living greener-she is a convert. I am lookin for a treadle sewing machine that works-I have one that cannot be fixed- it is from the 1800’s and someone was throwing it out 3 years ago and I rescued it. One of the pieces of the main machine mechanism-connected to the thread uptake is broken off!
Keep up the good work! God bless….Sisterhood #2938
I love these photos!
We have had a mated pair of Snowy Owls around our little farmstead in Quilcene Washington several winters in a row. I have not been able to get a photo of them though. My neighbor up the hill hears them at night too and we can hear them calling back and fourth to each other through the night. Such a great place to live, where the wildlife is still wild.
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I really like your pictures and would like permission to paint a few of them. At this point I am a not painting for sale, just thought I would let you know. Thank you and look forward to your reply.
“It was on a summer’s evening
The air was still and calm
I drove out to the highway
Where a traveler’s soul belongs …”
So begins singer Patty Larkin’s ode to “The Road,” and it makes me wonder: are you overcome with …
Have you been to Guatemala? My husband, Lucas, and I will be traveling there soon for work, so I looked up a few facts that probably won’t aide me in my travels, but you never know.
Hi Megan,
Just clicked on a facebook link and ended up here! So great to hear you are traveling to Guatemala. Are you bringing the kids? I have been there twice … it is one of my favorite places in the world. Morgan and I have family friends in Guatemala City if you need a contact. They both went to the University of Indiana (the wife is American) and met Morgan’s Aunt there. They have a couple kids and are extremely welcoming. Guate is very dangerous at night so make sure you make concrete plans for when you get there… Places you should go if you can… Tikal, Finca Isabel, Coban, Panajachel. El Mirador is the new ruin that has recently been excavated… Morgan and I hiked there before it was all unearthed. Just was featured in the Smithsonian and looks amazing. Hope you all are well. Wish I could pack myself in your suitcase!
-Taylor
So great to hear from you Taylor. We are so excited. We will only have a couple of days for exploring but can’t wait. It’s just the two of us. Glad to hear you’ve been and loved it. I wish I could pack you in my suitcase too! Huge hugs to you and Morgan and kids!!
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