The Long-billed Curlew is North America’s largest shorebird. It also holds the world record for the longest billed bird compared to body size. It uses its bill to dig deep into mud pulling out crabs, shrimp, and other marine invertebrates. So what are they doing in the prairies of Montana?!
Hello! It has been a while, so time to catch up. Right now I’m sitting in a VRBO in Montana seriously considering moving back to the Treasure State. Not to mention ongoing worry about destruction of our National Parks and Monuments and privatization of virtually every part of government that is still standing. However, as we all know, worry does nothing but make you sick, so send letters, make phone calls, vote, we can only do what we can do–keep on keeping on my friend!
Enough of all that. We can all agree to disagree. That’s truly the American Way!
What a wonderful trip to Monte Vista again this year to see the Sandhill Cranes as they migrate north. The experience was a bit different than the last three years. Thousands upon thousands, but none very close. Saw ducks already in their most gorgeous mating colors, and a big surprise–at the very end, of course š .
Here we are, the 2025 New Year, with January 1 a day to both reflect and look ahead to the wonderful possibilities in front of us. OK, there are the not-so wonderful possibilities too. I don’t really talk politics here, though I did get my new passport just in case, but many wonderful possibilities shine brightly just waiting for us to embrace them!
Reflecting, we had some great trips together in 2024 so let’s take a look. Then we’ll sneak peek at what 2025 will bring.
Ahh, there is nothing like a walk in the wilderness, so remember to slow down and look around!
This is the kind of place that makes you fall in love with history. No, really. Learning of the Gilded Age, both pros and cons, then digging into the personal histories of the people who built such estates. The Biltmore, in Asheville, North Carolina, was built by George Washington Vanderbilt II. We are here for the annual Candlelight Christmas Evening audio tour, arriving at the Entrance about 4:30pm. You are going to love this!
