Category Archives: Animals

What Wyoming has done to improve the migration pathways

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Antelope crossing in Wyoming

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Who stops to smell the flowers (except Skyliners)

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann (make sure to scroll down!)

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Birds Aren’t Real

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. Note: The Gen Z’ers have gathered around a crazy fake conspiracy theory. They needed to laugh and poke fun at all the “real” conspiracy theories out there. I listened to the NYT Podcast “Today” and found it remarkable that … Continue reading →

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A new habitat

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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The dystopian world of pictures on the internet

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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May you find happiness throughout this year

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Someone’s calling you

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.

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Dog Wisdom

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Best friends

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Life is to be enjoyed – say the dogs

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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In Otter news

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine

A zookeeper gave this baby otter a sock to keep warm. She later turned it into a onesie with holes for the hands, feet, and tail!

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A welcome visitor at Carkeek Park

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Actors — human and feline — add spark to this wistful biopic

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. A movie review for cat lovers to be sure. By MORIA MACDONALDSeattle Times arts critic Should you be anticipating “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” in the hopes of a lighthearted Victorian romp featuring lots of … Continue reading →

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Have you ever seen an eagle blink?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet H.

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Need a friend?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Relax, smile and enjoy

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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The bell and the rooster

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jim S. and Panorama Sara was in the fertilized egg business. She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. She kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and … Continue reading →

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Day care for baby tigers

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Sounds of Silence

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Sing a Capello for the birds

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. for sending this link. She noted, “Elaine Chuang (UW Ophthalmologist) spoke here yesterday about birding—she will lead a residents’ bird watching trip sponsored by the Lifestyle Committee. She concluded with this hilarious song, part of quite … Continue reading →

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Who’s having more fun?!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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A walk in Medina Park

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Just across the 520 bridge is a nice place to stroll either with or without your dog. Part of the park is off-leash. The main interest near the ponds are the very active Great Blue Herons. This rookery has been … Continue reading →

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Happy animals

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Pictures of Spring

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Please send along your pictures to share. These are from the Medina Park near St. Thomas Church on the eastside – a nice place to walk.

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