Tag Archives: Downy woodpecker

“Trust the process” – not quite 100% of the time

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

17 February, 2019 “Trust the process” – not quite 100% of the time Tomorrow is my sister Sheila’s birthday – wish her Happy Birthday if you’re fortunate enough to see her or talk with her! Or … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, cardinals, Dogs, dogwood, Downy woodpecker, Fun, James River, love, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, red-shouldered hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), whitetail deer | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, james river, love, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, red-shouldered hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, whitetail deer | 4 Comments

Squirrel lovers, avert your gaze

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

4 March, 2018 Squirrel lovers, avert your gaze This is a non-sequitur – but Evelyn, my faithful editor, is out of town this weekend. She normally reins in my blogging impulsivity, in addition to correcting my … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Carolina wren, daffodils, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Fun, James River, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-bellied woodpeckers, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), whitetail deer | Tagged Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, whitetail deer | 3 Comments

There is no full moon in February!

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

4 February, 2018 There is no full moon in February! Who even knew? It can only happen in February. Talk about “learn something new every day.” Back to that in a paragraph or two. Here’s something … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Fun, James River, raptors, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, robin | Tagged bluebird, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers | 7 Comments

Either a janitor or a thief, apprehended by dogs

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

12 November, 2017 Either a janitor or a thief, apprehended by dogs Friday night when I walked Mackey and Turner they bolted off the front porch and stampeded the bushes on the north side of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bald eagles, Birds, buffleheads, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, raptors, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels | Tagged Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 2 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

14 May, 2017 Happy Mother’s Day! I did a post with the same title a year ago. None of us had any reason to believe it would be her final Mother’s Day. Last year on Mother’s Day mom went swimming … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, cardinals, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, Insects, James River, raptors, Red-bellied woodpeckers, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, roses, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Gardenias, james river, nature, outdoors, Red-tailed hawks, Roses, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | Leave a comment

My chauffeur really flies! // Gone to the dogs

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

23 October, 2016 My chauffeur really flies! // Gone to the dogs I encourage you to vote on November 8. One of the candidates will be president soon. Please do your part to make sure it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, fungus, Insects, James River, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Shenandoah River, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Birds, buffleheads, Downy woodpecker, Fun, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, robin, Starbucks | Tagged buffleheads, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, robin, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | Leave a comment

We turned our flashlights off after dark

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

3 January, 2016 We turned our flashlights off after dark Remembering the odd nature of wearing shorts when it snowed called to mind other backwards-ness of my childhood. I’m including a brief blurb about it at … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Bryan Park, coffee, Dogs, firewood, Fun, mockingbirds, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels, sunsets, Trains | Tagged bryan park, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, GE AC4400CW locomotive, james river, nature, Northern mockingbird, outdoors, People, Red-tailed hawks, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, transportation | 5 Comments

Cloudless sulphur

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

13 December, 2015 Cloudless sulphur That’s the actual name of a butterfly I photographed at the river this week. It caught my ear (the name, not the butterfly) and I like that quality in blog post … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Fun, Insects, James River, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, bryan park, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | Leave a comment

“The most beautiful place on earth.”

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

5 April, 2015 “The most beautiful place on earth.” “This is the most beautiful place on earth. There are many such places.” – Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness There are many such places in central Virginia … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Flowers, Fun, James River, People, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Downy woodpecker, Flowers, james river, mourning doves, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, redbud, Rivers, trout lily, water snakes | Leave a comment