Tag Archives: birds

Scaredy Cats

Posted on November 29, 2016 by annetbell

I couldn’t resist this!   For Karen and Liz my cat lady friends!   Over 1,000, 000 hits can’t be wrong, can they?  

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The Elusive Common Loon’s Unforgettable Voice

Posted on July 30, 2016 by annetbell

Loons are water birds, very shy, and lead a solitary life. They are carnivorous  as they are able to dive to depths of 200 feet in the lake water to feed themselves.  Their life of up to 30 years  is … Continue reading →

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Spring in India

Posted on April 15, 2015 by annetbell

For several mornings, very early, we have been hearing loud mating calls of the peacocks. Yesterday, I stood on the roof terrace and saw  them flying  from roof top to roof top in a sort of mating dance.  Yes, peacocks … Continue reading →

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Three Eaglets Have Hatched in Decorah, Iowa Nest

Posted on April 26, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.decoraheaglecamalerts.com/index.htm Update on the live cam of the eagle family. Check out the baby birds !

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Decorah Eagles Live from Their Nest

Posted on March 12, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles I was so excited when I remembered this site.  It is the #1 most viewed live video of all times!  A live streaming webcam is trained on bald eagles in their nest in Decorah Iowa at the Raptor Resource … Continue reading →

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“The Birds” in Auburn New York

Posted on February 21, 2014 by annetbell

Another weird animal posting today which appears to be  right out of Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, “The Birds.” It is a classic film from 1963, but  one  of those films , if you see it , you will always remember  especially … Continue reading →

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Deli Or Dehli?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by annetbell

Of course it is Delhi…we are discussing India!  Our group, all architects except me,  anticipated visiting the capital city and after several days of touring , we  were near. The first indication was these GIANT apartment buildings as we approached … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher. . . . Three Meanings

Posted on August 2, 2013 by annetbell

This is the White Throated Kingfisher which is one of the three families of Kingfishers found in India.  This bird was very visible in Gujarat where Alhmedabad is located.  They live near water, perch on tree limbs from which they … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Blue Bird

Posted on July 14, 2013 by annetbell

Could  there be a more perfect bird for the National Bird of India, all dressed, not in a brightly colored  sari, but metallic  blue with tail  feathers to match, all opening into a lovely fan?  These  peafowls are native to … Continue reading →

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