Category Archives: Animals

View 19: An Arabian Show Horse

The first horse show of the season has ended. A weekend of long days preparing and competing in classes with other riders showing their Arabian steeds. My daughter, riding Klyde, handled herself elegantly as other riders whirled about the show … Continue reading

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The Geese of Montezuma Photo Essay

In the last decade, Canadian Geese have gone from a symbol of nature to a nuisance species as they have learned to take advantage of Man’s suburban lifestyle. A recent trip to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge shows how these … Continue reading

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View 18: Spring Song

I recently spent a morning at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge near Seneca Falls, New York. It was a beautiful sunny and warm Spring day in upstate New York. Male songbirds like the Red-winged Blackbird (left) and Song Sparrow (right) … Continue reading

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View 13: Max

Meet my Sister-In-Law’s dog, Max.  Max is a Cockapoo and a cute little guy.  He wasn’t sure about the lens I was pointing at him as he sat in his owner’s lap.  The flash reflected off the sweater she was wearing and gave … Continue reading

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View 9: Call of the Wild

Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) howling at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, February 24. This was the first time I had heard a wolf howl in person. It was a beautiful, soulful sound which touched my … Continue reading

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