Doug's Blog

Continue reading "It's a Wrap for 2026"

I'm dealing with a kidney stone that's on the move.  Sorry, to have to cancel today's viewing.  Bummer!

If it passes soon (fingers crossed!), I'll try to reschedule for a different time this weekend.

Watch the herons page for updates.

Not a lot of nest activity today, but great views of 3 chicks hanging out.  June 14 being rescheduled to June 13.

Continue reading "Chicks Hanging Out, Upcoming Schedule Change"

Showed up with three telescopes today, and met some nice out of town tourists.  Thanks to my lovely partner in life, Jan, for cohosting.

Continue reading "Growing & Easily Visible Chicks, but not all survive"

A busy morning today viewing the herons and their chicks, along with two classrooms of young persons.  Thanks to TedW and FernW for cohosting

Continue reading "Mid-Week Viewing - Chicks & Parents, Teachers & Kids"

Plenty of chick sightings on this Sunday morning.  Thanks to LindaJ for cohosting.

Continue reading "Chicks Are Showing Themselves & the Eagle is Feasting"

Checking out the chicks on Friday afternoon this time.  Thanks to JoanneT for cohosting part of the afternoon.

At first, it appeared the chicks were still not visible.  But then....

Continue reading "Chicks Can Be Seen (Barely!)"

Another glorious day checking out the herons.  Thanks again to CarrieM for cohosting this morning.

Looking forward to seeing chicks next weekend.  We got some good photos and a video.

Continue reading "Chicks Can Be Heard"

Well, we were actually mostly hiding out in the shade.  Thanks to SherryK for cohosting today.  Sherry's experience and knowledge as an eco-tour guide sure helped .

Continue reading "A Nice Afternoon in the Sunshine"

Well, the first Heron viewing of 2026 went of very well.  The weather was great, as was the company -- thanks to CarrieM for tagging along and cohosting.

Continue reading "First Heron Viewing of 2026"