Tag: nature

Where to Go?

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It is the first day that I must admit that I’m stuck with an idea for posting today. I need to find some direction as I’m not sure where I want to escape to. Washington is always an elegant town to visit Or we could go to Paris […]

Count the Eagles Contest

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After spending three days at Conowingo Dam this week, a new respect has been developed for the elegant Bald Eagle. At one visual count, over 80 birds were in sight on Thursday, but at least 100 Bald Eagles were residing at the dam this week. I’m getting close […]

Another Day at the Dam

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Today was a wonderful day at the Conowingo Dam, waiting..waiting..and waiting for some Bald Eagle action to occur. The morning was overcast and misty, with cloud cover through most of the morning. The promised sunny day didn’t occur until midday when the dam went quiet, and the Bald […]

Visiting an Amish Dairy Farm

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A hardworking Amish farm is a family business. A legacy of land, livestock, and a thriving dairy business, the dairy farm relies on lots of elbows and grease. With the laundry hanging to dry, visiting the farm is stepping into another world. While the younger children play, the […]

How to Shoot a Bald Eagle

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Every winter, the Conowingo Dam in Darlington, Maryland is home to countless Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Seagulls, Cormorants and other water like birds. My first visit to the dam was last year, when I rented a Canon 400mm L f/2.9 IS USM lens from Borrowlenses.com. I quickly […]