All that talk last week about the Egyptian falcon god got me thinking about all the wild falcons in this world. No wonder the ancient Egyptians revered this powerful bird. Today we will focus on three falcon species that most of you have probably never seen. The peregrine falcon, below, is almost certain to be … Continue reading Wild Falcons| Jet Eliot
On a grand Egyptian adventure last year, we had the joy of visiting many ancient temples. Let’s skip over to Egypt and take a look at Horus. Photo courtesy of Univ. of Chicago The Temple of H…| Jet Eliot
Towards the end of summer when the Northern California landscapes are tinder brown and we hope for a new rainy season ahead, something wonderful happens at Point Reyes. The elk start their bugling.…| Jet Eliot
This is one of the most remarkable and grand temple sites in all of Egypt. I give you photos and a look at the iconic Abu Simbel from our visit last year. In southern Egypt, built into sandstone cl…| Jet Eliot
Way back in January on the wintry coast of Point Reyes, an elephant seal docent told us about the Yolo County summer bat emergence. We recently drove there to witness it. What a blast! This is a wildlife spectacle in the central valley of Northern California. Located outside Sacramento in Yolo County, the Yolo Bypass … Continue reading Calif. Bat Emergence| Jet Eliot
“Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie.” ~~Willa Cather I had the pleasure of taking in the Illinois prairie last month while visiting family. With the rich soil of central Illinois, agriculture and prairie thrive here. Let’s look at the prairie, one of my favorite ecosystems. Climate in … Continue reading Illinois Prairies| Jet Eliot
While there are many places across America where our 16th president is still celebrated, it is the state of Illinois where Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) really comes alive. It is here, in the prairies of Illinois, where he spent the majority of his life. While visiting family last week, I visited Springfield and have five Lincoln … Continue reading Land of Lincoln| Jet Eliot
We had two fun days at Point Reyes recently, three weeks apart. Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. In mid-June we went out to Limantour Beach, arrived early because in summer it is a popular place. Right before we reached the parking lot, a bobcat ran across the road. But the winds here were … Continue reading Summer Days at Pt. Reyes| Jet Eliot
In celebration of America’s Independence Day, I have a gallery of photos from many different parts of this country. We’ll start with a bit of Americana on this 249th birthday. America’s heartland and the national mammal, the bison, pictured here on the Great Plains of South Dakota. And we have to include the bald eagle, … Continue reading America the Beautiful| Jet Eliot
Earlier this month we visited Ashland Oregon and although we were there to visit the Shakespeare Festival, I also thoroughly enjoyed exploring the many nature scenes. Ashland lies in the far south of Oregon and inland about 100 miles from the Pacific coast. The biggest park in Ashland is Lithia Park, an enchanting 93-acre natural … Continue reading Ashland OR Wildlife| Jet Eliot
I recently returned from a warm and humid week in southeastern Georgia and share with you today my favorite Georgia place: The Okefenokee Swamp. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a peat-fi…| Jet Eliot
As we ping-pong between winter and spring, our day last week at Point Reyes was both. Chilly and overcast but with spring harbingers everywhere. Starting our hike, numerous white-crowned sparrows s…| Jet Eliot
