One of my earliest memories of hearing bird sounds is my recollection of the hauntingly familiar song of the mourning dove Zenaida macroura. As a child, I grew up riding my bike around the streets of White Plains, New York and I often remember seeing these birds at the park and perching on telephone wires. […]
Touring the Grounds of the Rampart Casino at J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
You may have been wondering where I have been…or not. I recently took a trip out to Las Vegas, Nevada for business, with a small amount of pleasure mixed in as well. I stayed at the Suncoast and Casino located on Alta Drive. From Suncoast, you can take in the breathtaking views of the mountains, […]
An Interview with Nature Enthusiast & Amateur Wildlife Photographer Mark Evans
After taking a break from photography, aspiring photographer Mark Evans has rediscovered his hobby for capturing stunning images of British wildlife. Mark resides in Stottesdon, a small rural village in south Shropshire, England, and finds inspiration for his work with the array of nature that Great Britain provides. Through his careful observations of wildlife and […]
Spotting a Ruffed Grouse in the Woods
Finding a ruffed grouse in the woods. A few weeks ago while I walking in the woods, I spotted a female ruffed grouse perching high up in a birch tree. This was quite an exciting visual treat. Before moving to Maine, I had never seen this species of bird before. Since seeing my first ruffed […]
A Passion for Nature and Wildlife: An Interview with Photographer Becca Fulcher
Passion and inspiration along with motivation have laid the groundwork for photographer Becca Fulcher’s pursuit of capturing stunning images of nature and wildlife. Although Becca resides in the city of Milton Keyes in England, which has limited countryside, she is still able to photograph the range of wildlife that is accessible to her. She has […]
Visiting the Jackson Mountain Maple Syrup Farm in Temple, Maine on Maple Sunday
Spring is upon us once again here in Maine and along with the season comes the statewide celebration of Maine Maple Sunday. Maine takes the production of maple syrup very seriously and this event gives Maine’s maple syrup producers the opportunity to showcase their maple syrup products. Maine Maple Sunday is always held on the […]