We still have snow. It's been the winter that wouldn't die. Even parts of the bay froze over here this past winter. Do you know how cold it has to be to freeze salt water? Zero degrees, for an extended period of time. But I'm with you - heat and humidity is so much worse than the cold.
The same thing used to happen at the fish hatchery in Gray, Maine. The osprey used to get in on the action, too. Where in NH?
I think Red Dirt Girl is my favorite, but I'll have to track down Wrecking Ball to make an informed decision :)
I'm OK with it for now. Spring seems to have finally arrived in southern Maine, so the outdoor time is rather enjoyable. I usually take a break from gaming at this time of year because of that anyway.
Agh! Overload! Thanks for the vids. And that video was taken with my little point-and-shoot Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ7, the camera I take most of my photos with.
Most of rangering is dealing with people. They can be the most frustrating or the most rewarding part of the job, depending on how they act.
Big group of herons together is called a rookery. They nest communally. I hear not only are they noisy, but also very smelly.
See my comment below.
The range map in my ancient bird book has them covering the entire lower 48 during the summer, and a few parts of Canada. I'm guessing that's expanded since my field guide was published.
I went to put my uniform pants on, and let's just say I have joined you on the weight loss train. Good news is, I've been able to buckle my belt one more notch in the past week.
