“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.” — Jodi Rell When on the ground eating or resting, Canada geese typically position one or more birds near the edge of the flock as a sentry or guard. As with many other fowl or animals that live in groups and are … More Sentry
“The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.” — Ralph W. Sockman On this particular day, as we dropped down to the coastline, we spotted the ‘Small Isles’ of Rùm, Eigg and Muck, part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Muck, the smallest of the four main islands of this archipelago … More Isles and miles
“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” — Helen Keller * * * “The art of looking sideways…” — Snowy Egret keeping an eye out for dinner. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“If you can convince yourself that you look fabulous, you can save yourself the trouble of primping.” — Andy Warhol * * * Preening Cormorants — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.” — Paris Hilton * * * Downright showy — Male house finch, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“I like when guests come over early and we chop veggies and talk and play music.” — John Stamos * * * Visiting female house finch — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” — Frida Kahlo * * * Osprey in flight — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“The whole basis of my singing is feeling. Unless I feel something, I can’t sing.” — Billie Holliday * * * “When the finches don’t sing…” — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“Are you trapped in a situation, or are you trapped in how you are thinking about the situation?” — Akiroq Brost * * * Cormorant hooked on derelict fishing line.* — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018 *Fishing piers are often places where miscast fishing lures and lines become wrapped around pilings, entangling birds … More Trapped
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain * * * Great Blue poised for the catch — Photo at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida, by Mary O’Connor © 2018
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 