Wind and Rain
From a very windy day we switched to all rain, all night, all day. But do you want to know something? I don’t really care, I talk about the weather a lot but it doesn’t bother me anymore!
Before the rain started I had the opportunity to shoot some pictures and I had to make it a short session because the wind was blowing too strong and it’s hard to see through the viewfinder and hard to keep your own balance.
It was good that I stopped because it got too rough before the rain began to pour.
Water is exactly what the trees, plants, grasses, etc. need now to wake up and restart the growing process. The cycle continues! Mother Nature knows best!
I’ve seen a couple of Brown-headed Cowbirds but I did not have my camera ready and they got spooked when they saw me.
The couple of Eastern Bluebirds that were appraising the bird house did not come back. No comment.
I’ve seen a lot of the Carolina Wren this year, I like that! It’s a good looking bird and non aggressive.
Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Birds of the Serengeti – Book Review
There’s so much to learn before and after going on a trip to Tanzania. The Serengeti National Park is one of the most interesting places in the world when it comes to wildlife. Serengeti is synonymous to super exciting wildlife watching, including the large variety of bird species.
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For that effect we have author Adam Scott Kennedy who is a renown professional photographer who has written a fabulous book guide where he in a simple and cleverly way introduces the reader to 270 species of birds with more than 480 photographs in full detail and colors. He explains and give the most relevant information on every species with an easy and relaxed language, smart and comprehensive. I personally know some friends that have visited the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that will be thrilled with this book!
Review written by H.J. Ruiz – Avian101.wordpress.com on March 7th, 2014.
Pub. by Princeton University Press
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Getting Ready for Spring
The Bermuda grass of the lawn surrounding my house is starting to show a tinge of green, meaning that it’s waking up from being dormant though the winter, to me, that also means that I should start getting all my garden tools ready!
I have 2 lawn mowers and one trimmer, enough for me to take care of my lawn, I also have a contract with a lawn company that provides monthly service of all the necessary nutrients, anti-weeds, anti-insects etc. to keep my lawn always looking green and healthy.
I do the heavy work of mowing, trimming, weeding, cleaning, mulching and all that involves getting a lawn in good shape. All these I happily consider them my necessary physical exercises since I’ve been idle indoors all through the winter. It’s fun to be outside under the sun and getting a good sweat_ believe or not I enjoy it!…
Boy! I really miss Spring!
Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Let’s Think Spring
You have no idea how happy it makes me, to see the number of my blog followers steadily increase. Day by day I have the pleasure to communicate with people from all over the world for the mutual interchange of opinions or ideas. These friend’s words and comments give me a tremendous influx of encouragement to do more and improve the work I do. I owe to them greatly.
I thank them for visiting my blog and graciously give me some of their time to read my text and see my photos. I do appreciate that enormously.
I’ve been observing the avian traffic in my backyard and I can simply say that the number of birds have been increasing moderately indicating impending Spring start. Those are good news! I think it’s about time that we put the Winter behind!
Text and Photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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“A good chuckle is healthy, it helps you break the monotony of a serious life.” ~ H.J. Ruiz
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