Category Archives: Nature

Connecting with “weeds”

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Kay Pelham

I wanted to be a part of the Nature Connections May edition, so I dug up these videos James made when we were doing a study of dandelions earlier in the month. He was to make pictures at different times … Continue reading →

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The company he keeps

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Copying this from the comments in the previous post. Just an example of the sweet surprises I get from time to time. Last night we went to see the “African Cats” movie. It followed a year in the life of … Continue reading →

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Chickadee and Woodpecker

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Kay Pelham

One picture didn’t upload on the last post. Here she is and a close-up, as well as a close-up of the Woodpecker that you might not have noticed in the last post.

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Easter Nature Walk

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Kay Pelham

In awe and gratitude to the firstborn of all creation and the firstborn from the dead — the One in whom all things were created, those in the heavens and those upon the earth. (Colossians 1)

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Snow Dog

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

In case you couldn’t see him from the last post, here’s a close up.

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Snow Drive

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

After our fun in the snow yesterday we decided to take a drive and saw a few other critters enjoying their own Snow Day. Later that evening we went to a spotter’s class with the National Weather Service. James learned … Continue reading →

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Snow Lark

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Meadowlark in the field across the road from us. I hear them singing all day long, but never see them near the house.

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Snow Day

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham
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Snow Birds

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham

I’m planning to post pictures that James has taken of “our” birds. However, this morning when I came into the schoolroom, I heard great chirping outside and opened the blinds to find this. The snow accumulation happened overnight. Although the … Continue reading →

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Feed the birds

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Some photos of our new friends. James snapped the one of Mr. and Mrs. eating at separate tables. I captured them on our front step this morning. We’re thinking they’re House Finches. Anyone have a better idea?

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