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

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  • An American Thanksgiving

    An American Thanksgiving

    On October 3, 1789, George Washington created the first Thanksgiving Day designation by the national government of the United States of America for all citizens to observe this day of thanks.

    November 26, 2020
  • #WordlessWednesday – Mourning Dove

    #WordlessWednesday – Mourning Dove

    Mourning Dove

    November 25, 2020
  • The View – Haiku

    The View – Haiku

    To see through one’s eye the vision of life’s wonder viewing true beauty.

    November 24, 2020
  • Water Water Everywhere #52 – Tampa Bay

    Water Water Everywhere #52 – Tampa Bay

    The lumps in the water are the Manatees coming up for air which they do every 20 minutes or less. They are large marine mammals known as sea cows.

    November 23, 2020
  • Song Lyric Sunday – “Husbands & Wives” by Roger Miller & Others

    Song Lyric Sunday – “Husbands & Wives” by Roger Miller & Others

    Husbands and Wives is a mid-tempo waltz in the key of C major. It is about a couple who is breaking up. With both parties having too much pride in themselves to reconcile.

    November 22, 2020
  • Six Word Story – Fishy

    Six Word Story – Fishy

    6 Word Story Prompt – Fishy

    November 21, 2020
  • Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Hunted or Consumed by Humans

    Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Hunted or Consumed by Humans

    Birds are hunted for sport and for eating. While my opinion is exceptionally one-sided, I do not condone the killing of birds for sport. I know that it is necessary to thin species out like big wild game such as deer and elk, but I don’t see the point of it unless it is to…

    November 20, 2020
  • Bird Weekly Round-Up – Week #23

    Bird Weekly Round-Up – Week #23

    Last week we had shore birds and this week we have long legged birds. Sometimes the species that were shared last week are the same as this week. A long legged bird can certainly be and is often considered a shore bird as well.

    November 20, 2020
  • Sunday Stills – Auburn – 11.15.20

    Sunday Stills – Auburn – 11.15.20

    Auburn is a color between red and brown. It can be dark to light with gradients in between. Today I have given you sunsets, birds, an insect, a gator, rock formations in Arizona and a fall classic.

    November 19, 2020
  • #WordlessWednesday – Powerline Sunset

    #WordlessWednesday – Powerline Sunset

    Powerline Sunset

    November 18, 2020
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