Author Archives: Roger

Whale Seeking Cruise

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Roger

In mid-February, I flew to San Diego to work at a conference. Five of us took an early flight so we could get to the coast in time for a three-hour whale watching cruise. After a quick lunch at a … Continue reading →

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Please Remain Seated

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Roger

I boarded late, but my friend was kind enough to save a seat for me on the aisle near the back of the plane. When we got the message that it was OK to turn on our electronic devices, I … Continue reading →

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Back to Midway

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Roger

I was off again on a Sunday morning to another conference, this time in San Diego. Five of us headed out early to do some sightseeing. Our flight left around 8:40, so we had to get to Midway Airport by … Continue reading →

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Bird #462 — Hoary Redpoll

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger

carduelis (goldfinch) hornemanni (after Jens Hornemann, a Dutch botanist) Friday, February 1, 2013 Cary, Illinois — home We haven’t been putting out thistle seed for the past couple years because it’s been expensive to buy and money has been tight. … Continue reading →

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American Goldfinch

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Roger

Shot in my backyard

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