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Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos Someone needs to remind the Carolina Wren that birdsong beauty is not judged by the decibels.

Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos It’s a strategy, but a risky one.

Canada Geese, Branta Canadensis We just arrived from Florida, hoping for some peaceful relaxation amidst the spring blossoms and their wonderful fragrances.

Roseate Spoonbill, Platalea ajaja The vernal equinox has just come and gone, once again.

Rock Pigeon, Columba livia With apologies to the classic rock band based in New Jersey, and the notable children’s book by Jenny McCarthy, I’ll name this post the “The Stone Birds”.

Roseate Spoonbill, Platalea ajaja When my Dad retired and moved to Florida from Upstate New York many years ago, he told me his blood was thinning and needed the Florida sun.

It’s been almost a year since we took this memorable trip, but my writing has stirred many recollections of those wonderful February days down under.

I could almost picture a young, twenty-two year old Charles Darwin sailing through the channel, gaping at the mountains and glaciers while furiously taking notes and drawing all the strange flora and fauna he could observe.

I got great advice when planning our trip to Patagonia.

This February there were new worlds for us to explore in our southern hemisphere.