Looking over my recent posts, I can’t believe that I haven’t shared the story of “Coon” with you. Allow me to introduce you to Coon, a female Raccoon that has been living at the manor since the winter. This past winter was quite bitter and the manor has […]
It was a day of heavy rain a couple of weeks ago. Thoughts went into my head that perhaps the rain had brought some birds down and I could find them easier. As the storm was easing and passing through, I headed out to Patuxent Research Refuge – […]
A visit to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos provides two unique opportunities to enjoy the Galapagos Tortoise. The first is a must visit located on the outskirts of town at the Charles Darwin Research Station. The tortoises located on the Research Station are used […]
Imagine a place with blue skies and turquoise warm waters. Where local fisherman bring their early morning catch to sell. A place where nature and man have learned to co-exist next to each other. The Fish Market at Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos is such a […]
Today I was given a new nickname “Pink Neck of the Manor.” Yesterday I was out on a trail ride at the barn with Remy Martin and along the way we caught sight of two fox kits playing on along the edge of the woods. I had been […]
Yesterday the Feathered Friends meetup group visited the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center for a private photo shoot with some of their raptors. Katherine Nelson, Education Manager of CBEC was kind enough to share with us her experience handling these beautiful owls. She patiently held each owl in a […]
Traveling among the isolated and remote islands of Galapagos, one begins to wonder if man inhabits any of these islands. But there is such a place, a change of pace from the natural world that nearly all the ship’s itineraries include. Located on Santa Cruz Island is Puerto […]
First let me thank each and everyone of you for your feedback yesterday in regard to possibly changing my blog name. Many like the current name and Bente suggested that I just add my business name to the tag line. So..Hoofbeats and Footprints will continue as is thanks […]
Headed out today to discover some birds. Came back with flowers instead. When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so, […]
Some stories you just can’t make up. Remember Mama and Papa Goose who had their eggs drowned in the last heavy storm surge? Well, they are starting a new roosting site. This time on higher ground. In the meantime, a new goose family showed up today with four […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 