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Waiting to Sing

Waiting to Sing
Many times rural folks do not realize that birds, like the red-winged black bird in this image, reside in urban areas.  It is easy to assume most birds, like other species of wildlife, prefer to live outside the city limits. It is not unusual to see red-winged blackbirds in my urban neighborhood. In fact many,...
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Ducks on the Lily Pond

Ducks on the Lily Pond
In the garden area that surrounds the United States Botanic Garden near Capitol Hill, ducks enjoy a spring afternoon on the pond.  These mallard ducks are not just cute residents on the pond, they are part of the educational experience for visitors.  Just like the plants, the birds are living examples of the balance of...
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Holliwell Bridge

Holliwell Bridge
One of several covered bridges in Madison County, Iowa, this bridge is on the site of the first bridge that was built in 1860. The bridge in this image is the replacement bridge that was constructed in 1880 and open to traffic until 1986. The first bridge to span the Middle River near Winterset, Iowa, the...
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Happy Street Pup

Happy Street Pup
This Happy Street pup greeted everyone he met with a smile.   He lives in New York City and obviously loves life.  He is well cared for and the center of attention in his household where he allows humans to coexist with him. On this day he was taking an early afternoon stroll enjoying the springtime...
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