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Fantastic Caverns

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Roger

We’ve driven through Springfield, Missouri, many times. We’ve seen signs for Fantastic Caverns, “America’s ride-through cave” many times. And while we usually are willing to stand in line for quirky tourist attractions, this one seemed too cheesy even for us. … Continue reading →

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Bird #557 — Bohemian Waxwing

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Roger

bombycilla (silky-tailed) garrulus (talkative, chattering, but named for its resemblance to the European Jay, whose generic name is garrulus). Saturday, November 7, 2020 — 8:45 am Littleton, Colorado — Hudson Gardens I made a couple tries for this bird in … Continue reading →

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Columbus

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Roger

We spent two damp, overcast days in central Ohio. I went walking in four different parks around Columbus. The fall colors were a bit past peak, but still beautiful. Here are some highlights. The first five photos are from Highbanks … Continue reading →

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Lake Pueblo State Park

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Roger

This just felt like a day when something interesting could show up around Pueblo. As it turned out, I saw several interesting things, but somehow the day wasn’t as satisfying as it should have been. I was numb with cold … Continue reading →

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Arkansas

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Roger

We spent six days in Arkansas relaxing, hiking, birding, and hanging with family. We stayed in a cabin above Lake Dardanelle. Twice, when I was driving back roads, I stopped and carried a box turtle off the pavement. The first … Continue reading →

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