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Archives for May 2010

Frankenmuth Dog Bowl 2010

May 30, 2010 Elizabeth

Steve, Quincy, Chip and I ventured out on Sunday to the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl at Riverplace in Frankenmuth, Michigan.  It was an incredibly hot day.  I think temperatures were over 90 degrees.  The dogs were hot. Steve and I were hot.  So, we didn’t do as many activities as we … [Read more...]

Dogs Chip, Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, Quincy

More alarming news from Bat Conservation International

May 22, 2010 Elizabeth

I received another email alert today.  More bad news for bats. . . On Monday, we emailed you about White-nose Syndrome spreading to the endangered gray bat. Today, biologists have even worse and more shocking news. The fungus linked to WNS, which has killed over a … [Read more...]

Bats Bat Conservation International, Bats

A couple sleepy hound dogs

May 22, 2010 Elizabeth

My basset hounds, sleeping on the couch.  Chip loves being so close to Quincy. … [Read more...]

Dogs Basset Hound, Chip, Quincy

One night, Two Toads

May 21, 2010 Elizabeth

So, I haven’t been home much during daylight hours and therefore, haven’t seen a lot of birds.  But, I have been spotting quite a few toads in the evenings.  Here are 2 different toads I saw tonight. … [Read more...]

Toads American Toad, Toads

Passing Along Information About Bat Conservation International

May 19, 2010 Elizabeth

So, I try not to use this blog as a soapbox, but all of us birders and backyard wildlife enthusiasts need to get concerned about bats.  White Nose Syndrome is a real threat to bat populations.  Bats are a very important part of the balance in our ecosystem.  I … [Read more...]

Bats, Blogging, Summer Bat Conservation International, Bats, Gray Bat, White Nose Syndrome

American Toad Photos

May 19, 2010 Elizabeth

I spotted another American Toad (bufo americanus).  Had an opportunity for a few great shots. … [Read more...]

Toads Toads

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