Foggy morning at Bald Eagle State ParkWell, I finished that big project at work, and I've got soooo much stuff saved up for you! It's been an action-packed last few days around the homefront, and I'll try to give you a little insight into the doings at the Marsh House.
First, on a sad note, I found this last Thursday evening:
Here's his head, with some little red feathers just coming in:
Poor little guy. I gave him a proper burial in the area of the backyard we call the graveyard--where we bury every dead animal we find around the house. Since moving out to the "the country," I've noticed that we find a lot of dead animals. Life is raw and rough out there; death is, however, usually quick.
UPDATE:I had thought the bird was a downy woodpecker, but my birding friend from work Hillel tells me it's probably a yellow-bellied sapsucker. Man, that would've been a new yardbird, too! Poor little guy.
Saturday morning, Gretchen and I did something I haven't done in years: went fishing! Now I know that some people will decry this activity as somehow going against my tender feelings for nature and animals. However, I just can't help myself; I love fishing! Even when nothing is biting, sitting by the gently stirring waters of a lake is good for the soul. And there's nothing quite like the feeling of a swimming lifeform at the other end of the line, tugging and fighting. PLUS--I have always caught and released; I don't eat them! Kat doesn't like it at all; she says I'm hurting their little lips--which may be true. But I can't help it! I love it!
We only caught perch and sunfish that day; here's Gretchen the mighty Perch Master with a typical catch of the day:
This is Gretchen's wonderfully gentle and sweet dog, Domino:
She was so good; she just loves Gretchen, so she doesn't run all over the place causing trouble. She sits and waits or wanders only a short distance away, preferring to keep her mom in sight at all times. Great dog!We had a great time fishing, despite the heat. It was nice to get out there again and wet a worm.
In the post after this one (so it'll be above it, which is kinda technically before it, but -- whatever!), I'll give you a view of the skies over the Marsh House.
5 comments:
Great to have you return--I know you were only away briefly, but you are always missed.
As for going fishing--I think I am with the dog--just sitting and watching. Great looking dog, by the way.
What a lovely post! Although I am sorry about the bird, you did right by it.
What a cute doggie!
Oh, the poor woodpecker. You did a good thing laying it to rest.
KGMom--thank you. Domino's a wonderful pooch.
Fran--yeah, I've buried a lot of animals out there, I'm sad to say.
Dr. M--isn't she great?
DCup--yup. Sad.
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