"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."
- John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day

RIGHT NOW, and then again tomorrow and then again the next day and on it goes day after day,
1/2 OF THE WORLD lives on LESS THAN 2 DOLLARS each day.

Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Do all you can and don't worry about the odds against you. Wield the miracle of life's energy, never worrying whether we fail, concerned only that whether we fail or succeed we do so with all our might. That's all we need to know to feel certain that all our force of diligent effort is worth our while on Earth.
Carl Safina, Voyage of the Turtle

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Osprey Banding

Three weeks ago, we went Osprey banding (young still on the nest) with friends R, W, R & Z. The photos are courtesy of W. Tuks had a fantastic time, and we were able to canoe out to the nest with another parent of a 3 year old.


heading out to the nest


adult bird


her boating gear


touching a young bird


touching a young bird, take two...one time she was nipped by the youngster, but she handled it just fine



hanging out on top of the canoes with Z, after we arrived back to the dike. you can see the bird rookery behind them


checking out a toad

5 comments:

Brenda said...

You have some of the neatest experiences.

Becca said...

Wow - what fun. I read your profile and you sound like the most adventurous, sweetest person. ROCK ON!

Peace and Hugs,
Becca

Robyn said...

How fun!

Robyn

Marta said...

What???? No snakes or worms? Just a toad? LOL.

Looks like y'all were having a great time. Tuks looks fantastic!

Sarah said...

Tuki looks like she is having an awesome time!

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