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Clusters of Memories

I have been fascinated with the stars and planets for as long as I could look up and see them. In the clear, dark Nebraska skies they were a glorious glowing spectacle that could not be ignored. The image above shows Jupiter, the brightest object in the photo, perched above a V-shaped cluster of starsContinue reading “Clusters of Memories”

Fine Feathered But Not Quite Friends

The cardinal and the chickadee seemed to be sharing a peaceful moment at the feeder but a “discussion” soon followed between the birds. One decided that it was definitely in its best interest to leave in a hurry, and it wasn’t the cardinal. #cardinal #carolinachickadee #birds #birdfeeder

Of Lizards and Birds

This mockingbird likes lizards, but not in the way that the lizard would like to be liked. Unfortunately for the lizard, nearly every creature larger than it would rather eat it than be its friend. I watched the showdown out my back window for several minutes, and the lizard made a very respectable stand againstContinue reading “Of Lizards and Birds”

Winter Moon

The moon was full Tuesday morning, but not from “eating” Mars the night before. See: https://eskildoodle.com/2025/01/12/moon-eats-mars-tomorrow-night/. It’s mid winter with short days and cold weather but by the next full moon in February, days will be noticeably longer and lengthening rapidly with the promise of warmer temperatures to come. Mars did disappear behind the moonContinue reading “Winter Moon”

Drinking the Bath Water

Moments before the photo was taken, a robin was splashing and bathing in the water. Other robins joined the fray, then encircled the rim and began drinking. When its cold and dry outside, I guess the birdbath has to serve multiple purposes. However, the thought is a little unappealing to me, so a little whileContinue reading “Drinking the Bath Water”

Moon Eats Mars Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow night, January 13, 2025, Mars, the brightest object on the lower part of the photo, will appear to be eaten by the Moon. In a rare event that occurs about once every 14 years, the Moon will pass in front of Mars, hiding it from view for a few hours. The event will beContinue reading “Moon Eats Mars Tomorrow Night”