Swan Update

Let the Duck "Fun" Begin

I don't know if any of the other "guys" reading this blog suffer the same consequence, but I usually end up with a bruised arm this time of year. "Why?", you ask. Because my wife watches the male ducks chase the females all over the yard - their natural instincts at work. You'd think I'd learn, but I annually remind my wife that, "See, it's totally natural. It's just a guy thing.", at which point she administers a well-placed knuckle to my bicep. She just "doesn't get it". But then she always enjoys the "cute little ducklings" as they follow their Mom in single file on the creek. How quickly she forgets the role the male played.

Bald Eagle Survey

This e-mail was sent out by Jane Earle, a member of the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jane at her e-mail address below.


To watershed association members and friends:

I have been asked to participate in a winter Bald Eagle survey along the Conodoguinet Creek. It should be done on afternoon of Sunday January 10- or through Jan 14 if snow or weather interferes on Sunday. It would consist of driving to road crossings & along the Creek from Middlesex Twp to the mouth.

Please let me know if you are interested in participating.

Also, please let me know if any of you have seen any Bald eagles along the creek this winter. I saw one flying over the creek and I-81 on Saturday around 2:30 pm while I was heading north on the highway.

Thanks for your help.

Jane Earle


Jane's E-Mail Address is: janeearle7@msn.com

Why Would Today's Weather Make Me Think of Ducks???

Mergansers on a snowy morning - wish the liquid we've been getting all day was snow..........

(photo by my neighbor, Norm Nicklas)

From Color to B&W - Just Like That

October 29, 2008 to November 21, 2008 (our first snowfall of the year). My how things change quickly!!

Mostly Gone - Can't Wait For Their Return Next Spring