Last spring, I decided to fix up one of the gardens in the front yard as well as make an additional garden with a slate rock walkway. One of the issues I faced with the new walkway has been a major overtaking of weeds. In order to make this space a little more manageable and […]
July in Maine: What Types of Birds Can I Expect to See?
Maine is home to a wide variety of nonmigratory and migratory species of birds. Now that it is almost the middle of July, we have been enjoying our resident species and the arrival of many new bird species for the season, as well as sightings of their offspring. In this post, I would like to […]
Beyond the Image: An Interview with Photographer Ralph Hassenpflug
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a very insightful photographic storyteller. His name is Ralph Hassenpflug, he was born in West Germany and currently resides in Camden, Maine. Ralph is self-taught and regularly shows his work in national and international shows. Ralph’s body of work is a representation of multi-layered interpretation. Through a finding […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers
Whether bird watchers are enjoying birds from their backyards or out in the field, many individuals are faced with the question, is that a hairy or downy woodpecker? These two species are quite common, year-round visitors in North America and once you know what to look for, it is not as difficult as one would […]
Up Close and Personal with Wildlife & Adventure Photographer Andrew Sproule
Today I have the pleasure of presenting an interview that comes from the town of Tonbridge in the English county of Kent in the UK. Andrew Sproule is an award-winning Professional Wildlife and Adventure Photographer and Wildlife Photography Tour Leader, who travels extensively to photograph an array of wildlife in the UK and overseas. Andrew […]
A Sunshine Filled Day in Camden, Maine
It was a beautiful sunshine-filled day here in Maine and we decided to hop in the car and make our way to the coast. We had planned to make it back to Camden when the weather got nicer. Today was the day. Camden is the quintessential New England harbor town situated at the foot of […]