Lets get this blog going this time

I know I have been away but I hope to get this thing going for good this time.
My passion for nature photography has led me to start a Meetup group just for this cause

I hope those of you that like Nature and live near the New England area will join in on the fun

We have had a number of meetings already and a group shoot

Many more to come and much learning and sharing at our meetings

Have a great Holiday season and a happy New Year to all

John

Here is the link to the group
http://www.meetup.com/New-England-Nature-Photographers/

Amazing Winter so far

If you like rare birds this has been one of the best winters in recent memory as there have been two ivory gulls this year Northern Hawk owls in New Hampshire , Maine and Vermont

Lots of Snowy Owl reports lots of Crossbills along with all of the usual birds

Spring is on the way but I sure will Miss all of our winter visitors this year

Winter Crossbills

Happy New Year To All.

I finally got out this week and went to Salisbury Campground for the White wing Cross bills

There has also been good looks at Short Eared Owls lately and a Snowy Owl sometimes

It came be cold but some good winter birds are found there

Makes a nice day ride or trip and the Merrimack river can be good if Salisbury is not doing much

Go on out and enjoy them while you can

Early and lots of snow

Lots of Snowy Owls that is

From reports there seams to be an abundance of our visotors from the north already this year and Winter is not upon us yet.

This could be an indicator of other owls from the north IE great greys and Northern hawk owls

It may turn out to be a bumper year so keep those eyes open and go out for some winter walks

Images from Yellowstone

I Know I Know not New England

If you ever have a chance to venture to Yellowstone in the late fall I highly recommend it

just back from Yellowstone

Hi All,

Sorry I have not posted as I was away in Yellowstone national Park and I hope to get back on track soon.

We had rather warm temps out west for the time of year so I did not get any ice or snow scenes but the elk , Bison and Bighorn Sheep were putting on some decent shows as the rut winds down there.

We were also blessed with a lot of Trumpeter Swans and had some other wildlife.

Yellowstone is a great place to visit in the late fall as it becomes almost your own place as the tourist are almost gone and the quiet and solitude take over

Will post some pics soon and other goodies from the trip

The Newspaper industry

Just wanted to touch on an issue that will effect all of us in the future.

The daily Newspaper as we know it is in danger of becoming extinct.

The population as it grows younger also moves away from the printed news as a source of info.

As a matter I feel that those in High School and younger do not keep up with current events at all unless they are forced to by teachers in their schools.

I take great pride in reading my daily newspapers and also the two most important major papers for my area. I am in the minority here as those under the age of 30 never buy a paper

Statistics released recently reveal that those in high school and younger about 90 percent never even look at a paper never mind buying one.

When asked about current events they either reveal what is being said on MTV or simular sites or what is accepted in their peer groups.

A newspaper affords an opportunity to hear many sides of an issue as there are many different views in the editorials and on the pages of different scribes.

My hope would be for parents and those in the influential community to impart on ther younger genreration a want to explore their world through the daily news that is revealed in the newspapers and not fall into the electronic trap of the future

thanks for letting me vent

Enjoy

John C