Category Archives: buffleheads

Warning – disturbing images – hawk kills starling

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

20 November, 2016            Warning – disturbing images – hawk kills starling The hawk/starling picture comes a bit below. There’s no blood, but it’s an intense image. In my mind. I’ll open with a decidedly undisturbing image … Continue reading →

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Turn! Turn! Turn!

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

13 November, 2016            Turn! Turn! Turn! Nothing marks the change of season more precisely than the appearance of Buffleheads (Bucephala albeola) on the falls of the James River. I think they wait in probably Fredericksburg or … Continue reading →

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The kindness of strangers

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

7 February, 2016            The kindness of strangers A young man I spent time with once bolted into the ladies room. And immediately undressed. And more. I’ve depended on the kindness of strangers. A bit of photography … Continue reading →

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One person’s kryptonite…

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

20 December, 2015            One person’s kryptonite… …is another person’s gesture of gratitude! Evelyn and I have a friend named Joel Elston who is a life coach specializing in health and addiction recovery. He recently published … Continue reading →

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Eating mac and cheese with chopsticks

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

15 November, 2015               Eating mac and cheese with chopsticks I did that earlier this week – totally did not anticipate it. To be honest, it never crossed my mind since I was born that … Continue reading →

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