Tag Archives: Red-tailed hawks

Slacking off never pays

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

21 November, 2021 Slacking off never pays Somebody probably told me that in kindergarten or first grade, second grade at the latest. I’ve been told that in some form or other for the past half century-ish. You can teach an … Continue reading →

Posted in accipiters, Bald eagles, Birds, Bryan Park, Cooper's Hawk, Dogs, Fun, James River, love, mockingbirds, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels, whitetail deer | Tagged accipiter, Bald eagle, belted kingfisher, cooper's hawk, Northern mockingbird, phoebe, Red-tailed hawks, white squirrel, whitetail deer | 6 Comments

These keep getting shorter and shorter!

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

21 February, 2021 These keep getting shorter and shorter! I will be uncharacteristically brief. If I hadn’t had the always-wonderful experience of seeing an owl yesterday, I might have skipped this week. So an owl and a couple other items. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barred Owls, Birds, Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, James River, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged barred owl, Barred Owls, Dogs, james river, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawk, Red-tailed hawks, Richmond, richmond virginia, rva | Leave a comment

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

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

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

First Sunday of autumn

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

27 September, 2020 First Sunday of autumn I’d been swimming for half an hour Thursday morning at 9:30 when autumn officially began here in Richmond. This morning – five days later almost to the minute … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, brown-headed nuthatch, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, honeysuckle, Insects, James River, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-bellied woodpeckers, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), whitetail deer | Tagged Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, whitetail deer | 1 Comment

Lord of the Butterflies

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

20 September, 2020 Lord of the Butterflies Mackey and Turner and Yuki and I were hiking at Pony Pasture this spectacular Sunday morning when their three long noses simultaneously weathervaned into the unpleasant scent wafting … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, honeysuckle, James River, koans, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | Leave a comment

Bookended with buteos

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

13 September, 2020 Bookended with buteos Wait! If you enjoyed last week’s post A squirrel told me my mother was a “miracle worker”, take a second look (just click on it). Go to the bottom … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, disability, Dogs, Emerson, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, James River, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), triathlons | Tagged Autism, disability, Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 1 Comment

The lesson I missed

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

9 August, 2020 The lesson I missed Not a huge lesson – but last week – when I wrote about the guy with the leaf blower – I missed the bigger lesson. If you recall … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Bryan Park, Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, Insects, James River, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), sunsets | Tagged Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, james river, mourning doves, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | Leave a comment

Inevitability – it’s a good thing

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

19 July, 2020 Inevitability – it’s a good thing Before I ramble – Happy Birthday Evie! Today (7/19) is Evelyn’s birthday! In a minute I’ll put pictures of some flowers Evelyn’s growing. They are bright … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, Insects, James River, love, newfaze, ospreys, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, roses, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Roses, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 2 Comments