where are you d'Artagnan?

Athos, Porthos and Aramis

#9 the Odd Couple

This lovely couple seems to be "in a relationship" according to their Facebook page!

goosey goosey Gander

Goosey, goosey gander,

Whither dost thou wander?

Upstairs and downstairs, 

And in my lady's chamber.

(From an old English nursery rhyme)

Check out www.rhymes.org.uk...a fun site that lists the "secret history" of a number of favorite nursery rhymes.

 

#2 Dawn comes

awake, sleepy geese, 

sunrise lights silver pinions

rise, and meet the day! 

Winter Solstice    December 21, 2009    9:47 am 

Christmas Bird Count, the series, #1 Daybreak

The 110th Christmas Bird Count:
Citizen Science in Action

"From feeder-watchers and field observers to count compilers and regional editors, everyone who takes part in the Christmas Bird Count does it for love of birds and the excitement of friendly competition -- and with the knowledge that their efforts are making a difference for science and bird conservation." Audubon


The Rapid City Audubon Christmas Bird Count took place today (12/20),  please enjoy the series I've created to share what a December day looks like along the banks of Rapid Creek, Rapid City, SD (44N, 103W) just 24 hours before the Winter Solstice.