My winter frozen limbs begin to thaw at the sound. The Canadian geese migration, with familiar goose honking overhead, signals that spring is springing in Canada. Months later than many other parts of the world the appearance of the first Canada goose gosling signals winter’s defeat. Estimates suggest five to seven million of the species […]
Posts tagged Nature
African Wild Dog – An Endangered Hunter
“Hang on!” Our African safari guide, turned Formula 1 racer, roars with a glee filled tone. I am already white-knuckling the safety bar of the safari jeep, so attempt to curl my shoe covered toes into the floor mat. “You’re going to see an African wild dog!” His excitement floats in waves, or possibly that […]
African Wildlife Greater Kruger National Park
No matter how I try I can not fit the entire tusk in the photo. So close has the elephant wandered to our safari jeep that the soft thudding of his giant ears flapping becomes a clear rhythm. On arrival to the bush lodging in Greater Kruger National Park, we are warned that the accommodations […]
Swimming With Whale Sharks – A Big Fish Story
How do you top a week of jaw dropping scenery and wildlife encounters in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez? Swimming with whale sharks of course. Kayaking the Mexican Baja, I kept rubbing my eyes to ensure the hot sun was not inducing wildlife hallucinations. Now on the final morning the guides announced we were in for […]
California Redwoods – Reborn Giants of Navarro State Park
Surely a leprechaun or Tyrannosaurus Rex will appear at any moment. Each footstep sinks silently into the soft, damp forest floor. Gazing skyward the tops of the California Redwoods remain invisible. With the ability to grow as tall as 370 feet and to live for 2000 or so years, a dinosaur sighting seems imaginable in […]
A Swim With Sea Lions – Los Islotes Mexico
An interesting sound explodes out of a snorkel when one squeals underwater. The sea lion pup cocks his head quizzically while gazing at me with his curious, dark eyes. Likely wondering what odd and noisy playmate has come to swim with sea lions of Los Islotes. Twenty five miles from La Paz, Mexico dozens of […]
