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Spain Day One: A Long Day, A Red Eye Flight, A Detour To The Wrong Country But, Finally, The Rock Of Gibraltar.
I am writing this blog, trying to stay awake, in the Heathrow Airport in London. It is 7:30 a.m. United Kingdom time but 3:30 a.m. my time. I am at the American Express Lounge waiting for a flight to Gibraltar. I’m exhausted, but excited. I have wanted to see the Rock of Gibraltar since I…
Red Winged Blackbirds, Ducks, And Skunk Cabbage; Spring Is Near At The Susquehanna Wetlands
I was back at the Susquehanna Wetlands in Salem Township, Luzerne County on Saturday morning. It is my favorite hiking trail near my home here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I especially love there in the Spring, where I can watch Nature awaken from it’s long Winter rest. The diversity of life here in the wetlands reminds…
Another Hike, This Time Under Cloudy Skies , At The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
I planned to watch the sunrise at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday during my short visit to Philadelphia last weekend. I drove the few miles from the Hilton Embassy Suites hotel and arrived shortly before the sunrise at 6;30 a.m. Unfortunately, the skies were overcast and I knew I wouldn’t see the…
Back In Philadelphia: A Sunny Afternoon Hike At John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
After seeing so many different species of birds on my visit to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia two weeks ago, I decided to return last weekend. I was hoping to see some more of the birds and beautiful scenery in the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. The refuge is actually…
March Comes In Like A Lion, But Still A Few Signs Of Spring At The Susquehanna Wetlands
March “Comes in like a Lion, goes out like a Lamb.” I have heard this saying or proverb many times since I was a young child. We were told if March starts out with cold or bad weather it will end with mild or nice weather and vice versa. I did a little research and…
A Lot Of Memeories On A Misty Morning Walk Through The Streets Of Philadelphia.
A steady, heavy rain fell Saturday night during my recent stay in Philadelphia my favorite, and in my opinion, the greatest city in the world. I was staying at the Double Tree hotel on Broad Street where I watched the Eagles Super Bowl parade on Friday. Despite the rain , loud Eagles chats still echoed…
Unexpected Snow And Ice Along The Lehigh River In Cementon.
I decided to head south and hike along the Lehigh River on the D & L trail on Sunday. I enjoyed hiking in the snow free trails in the Susquehanna Wetlands Saturday. However I knew there was still a lot of snow and ice near my home in Hazle Township in Luzerne County. So I…
Snow, And Ice On The Ponds And River, But No Snow On The Trails At The Susquehanna Wetlands
I was expecting to hike on ice and snow at the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County on Saturday. We had a couple snow and ice storms near my home in Hazle Township this past week. Temperatures did not rise above freezing all week. There was a couple of inches of snow, with a crust of…
More Birds In Philadelphia. These With Feathers At The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.
It was finally quiet when I woke up early Saturday morning at the Double Tree Hotel on Broad Street in Philadelphia. For two days I was serenaded with Eagles cheers, shouts and songs in my room. The were no more Eagles chants or fans . Broad Street was deserted and clean. The city did a…
The “Birds” Brought Me Back To My Favorite City, Philadelphia, The City Of Brotherly Love.
I was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, my favorite city, for a couple of days this past week. I was there looking for some birds to photograph, however, this time it wasn’t the birds that live in our woodlands and forest but the Philadelphia Eagles, affectionately known as “the Birds”. “The Birds” just won the Super Bowl…
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