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Our Eyes Open: a blog about my adventures in birding, travel & writing.

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  • A-Z Challenge – E is for Egret

    A-Z Challenge – E is for Egret

    The Snowy Egret was one of the most hunted birds in the late 1800’s for their elegant feathers to adorn the most fashionable ladies hats.

    April 7, 2021
  • CEE’S BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE – Things on Picnic Table or in a Park

    CEE’S BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE – Things on Picnic Table or in a Park

    The feature image is the best veggie sandwich on the planet. Fresh Italian bread, cream cheese (instead of mayo), cucumbers, spring mix lettuce, carrots, cherry tomatoes and avocado. Add a little salt and pepper and viola! YUM YUM! We had a picnic after birding all morning at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Folkston, Georgia.

    April 7, 2021
  • SQUARES – Creativity Brightens our Lives

    SQUARES – Creativity Brightens our Lives

    We always pack our folding chairs and folding tables with us so we can make a picnic anywhere. We are very creative when it comes to being outside and one with nature.

    April 6, 2021
  • A-Z Challenge – D is for Downy Woodpecker

    A-Z Challenge – D is for Downy Woodpecker

    Downy Woodpeckers are a small woodpecker 5.5-6.5 inches long (14-17 cm). They are often seen on backyard feeders.

    April 6, 2021
  • Quote – Travel – Week #18

    Quote – Travel – Week #18

    This was our first time to visit the Frog Song Organic Farm in Hawthorn, Florida. They did not disappoint! We picked a little over a flat of strawberries.

    April 5, 2021
  • SQUARES – Bright Antlers

    SQUARES – Bright Antlers

    A deer antler chandelier adorns the ceiling of this multi-generation home in Cedartown, Georgia of a relative of Frank’s. I thought how unique it was and had to take a photo of it. I knew it would come in handy at some point. It brightly lit up the room.

    April 5, 2021
  • Last Photo – MARCH 2021

    Last Photo – MARCH 2021

    The last photo taken on my IPhone was the fruits of our labor from picking strawberries at an Organic Farm called Frog Song Organics in Hawthorne, Florida. These berries are so good and the chocolate covered strawberries that evening was perfect for our anniversary!

    April 4, 2021
  • SQUARES – Stained Glass

    SQUARES – Stained Glass

    The only light coming into the little church at Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Warm Springs, Georgia was from the stained glass windows. This hummingbird spoke to me as I sat in the wooden pew feeling euphoric. I was alone in the building, but yet, I wasn’t alone at all. It was a bright…

    April 4, 2021
  • A-Z Challenge – C is for Cardinal

    A-Z Challenge – C is for Cardinal

    We took a trip to St. Marks Wildlife Refuge yesterday and on my way to the restroom, this male Northern Cardinal swooped down in front of me as I was passing the handicapped parking space.

    April 3, 2021
  • SQUARES – Bright & Beautiful

    SQUARES – Bright & Beautiful

    This part of Death Valley is 282 feet (85.5 meters) below sea level. We were only part of the way down towards the bottom.

    April 3, 2021
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