Tag Archives: Dogs

The day before a snow day

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

31 January, 2021 The day before a snow day If you live in Richmond, VA or the surrounding area, you’re aware today IS a snow day. Mackey and Turner and Yuki and I went to Pony Pasture yesterday to avoid … Continue reading →

Posted in Barred Owls, Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River, love, moon, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Barred Owls, cormorants, Dogs, james river, moon, pine warblers, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks | Leave a comment

“Familiarity bred LESS contempt” and “Drinking from a firehose”

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

24 January, 2021 “Familiarity bred LESS contempt” and “Drinking from a firehose” The videos are (IMO) GREAT today! Watch them! One of frolicking deer being closely observed by dogs, one of a Barred owl hooting, and its far off mate … Continue reading →

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“Lit up like a Chinese pig shop”

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

3 January, 2021 “Lit up like a Chinese pig shop” The original title for this blog post was “Bright start to 2021.” Go to the bottom of the post to read the story if you’re so inclined. It’s a really … Continue reading →

Posted in Barred Owls, Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Rivers, Shenandoah Valey, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Trains | Tagged Barred Owls, bluebirds, cormorants, Dogs, grebes, gulls, happy new year, Pony Pasture, stories, story | 5 Comments

Since I don’t know where to begin…

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

27 December, 2020 Since I don’t know where to begin… I’ll begin with this picture Evelyn took of Dash on Tuesday: Evelyn fixed a fantastic dinner Christmas day and our friend Ariel (Yuki’s owner) shared it with us. Yuki came … Continue reading →

Posted in Barred Owls, Birds, cats, cedar waxwing, Dogs, Fun, James River, kofp, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Tecnam, thoreau, whitetail deer | Tagged Barred Owls, cats, cedar waxwing, Dogs, flying, general aviation, hermit thrush, hiking, life is good, Pony Pasture, Tecnam, whitetail deer | 2 Comments

A bluebird bailed me out!

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

20 December, 2020 A bluebird bailed me out! I was thin on blog material this week (as will become evident when you whisk through this post) but I saw this lovely bluebird at the river yesterday. You may be an … Continue reading →

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Recognizing individuals

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

6 December, 2020 Recognizing individuals “‘Every scientific study is improved if you can recognize individuals,’ she (Marie Auger-Méthé) said.” – Narwhals: Arctic Whales in a Melting World, Todd McLeish I can’t tell these owls apart – yet. I’ll learn to. … Continue reading →

Posted in Rivers | Tagged Barred Owls, bluebirds, Dogs, james river | 2 Comments

Red-shoulder over my shoulder – thank you Ray!

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

22 November, 2021 Red-shoulder over my shoulder – thank you Ray! My friend Ray and I were hiking at Bryan Park one lovely morning this week. We sat down at a picnic table to catch our breath – and a … Continue reading →

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These birds LOVE Evelyn’s flowers!

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

8 November, 2020 These birds LOVE Evelyn’s flowers! Or in this case, beautyberries: I took that picture a little after 3:00 Monday afternoon. It’s a good thing I did – I haven’t gotten tons of other images this week! That … Continue reading →

Posted in Rivers | Tagged beatyberries, beautyberry, Dogs, Flowers, james river, pansies, Pony Pasture, red breasted nuthatch, Red-tailed hawks, violas | 2 Comments

Don’t get your hopes up!

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

18 October, 2020 Don’t get your hopes up! OOPS! I GOT INTO A LITTLE STRUGGLE WITH MY BLOG PLATFORM YESTERDAY AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THIS MORNING TO POST. HOPEFULLY THAT WON’T HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS WAS A SHORT ONE ANYWAY. … Continue reading →

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I opted for color in the rain

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

11 October, 2020 I opted for color in the rain So much color this week! But I also saw not one but two pairs of Red-tailed hawks. Again! I opted not to open with them because they’re not super bright … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Bryan Park, Dogs, Emerson, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, James River, love, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Dogs, Flowers, Gardenias, monarch butterfly, Red-tailed hawks, Roses, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, zinnias | 1 Comment