Hopeful

Last weekend we had a wildland fire that started and followed a path that took it through many areas of beautiful, scenic country. While not quite as majestic as the higher elevations, the lower Sierra-Nevada foothills have their own sense of peace and beauty and I truly enjoy visiting them. I was sad when I learned that the fire had burned through many of these areas. Please stay safe this weekend and enjoy life. Stay healthy everyone.

Osprey, Mono Lake

Mono Lake in the Eastern Sierras is one of the nesting places for Osprey. Interesting fact is that Osprey are fish eaters and there aren’t any fish in Mono Lake due to the high alkalinity and it is a dead lake with no outlet. The Osprey in Mono Lake feed in the ponds and streams in the area and bring their food back to the nests located at the lake.

Der Mono Lake in den östlichen Sierras ist einer der Nistplätze für Fischadler. Interessante Tatsache ist, dass Fischadler Fischfresser sind und es im Mono Lake aufgrund der hohen Alkalität keine Fische gibt und es sich um einen toten See ohne Auslass handelt. Die Fischadler im Mono Lake ernähren sich von den Teichen und Bächen in der Umgebung und bringen ihre Nahrung zurück zu den Nestern am See.

Hühnerparadies

Als Anke und ich neulich auf der Suche nach Wildblumen (für unsere Themenwoche) waren, sind wir zufällig auf eine etwas versteckt liegende, kleine Hühnerhaltung gestoßen. Die ca. 20-30 Tiere konnten sich auf dem dicht bewachsenen Gelände frei bewegen und haben sich sichtlich wohl gefühlt. Für diese Tiere sicher ein kleines Hühnerparadies.
When Anke and I were looking for wildflowers the other day (for our theme week), we happened to come across a somewhat hidden, small chicken coop. The approx. 20-30 animals could move freely on the densely overgrown terrain and were visibly comfortable. For these animals certainly a small chicken paradise.

Libelle

Ich war ja eigentlich auf der Suche nach vielen Wildblumen, aber es gab auch jede Menge Libellen zu beobachten. Dieser “Große Blaupfeil” war ein wunderbarenes Fotomodell und sehr geduldig.
…zumindestens für ein paar Minuten.
I was actually looking for lots of wildflowers, but there were also lots of dragonflies to watch. This “Great Blue Arrow” was a wonderful photo model and very patient.
…at least for a few minutes.

The Pleasures of Camping

During the pandemic the use of RV’s has become incredibly popular. But unfortunately we here in Europe do not have empty, romantic campsites along lakes in national parks. Many communities assign parking lots in commercial districts for overnight camping. So also the former island of Urk

So with a bottle of beer you can fall down into your comfy chair and enjoy the scenery

And since popular spots are coveted, it is better to reserve…..

basic facilities are provided for