Author Archives: runbirdbear

The family was all together. And then they weren’t. I have followed this family since their early days out of the den in 2020. It has been such a joy to watch them! It has also been a joy watching my family and friends see them for the first time. I’m so glad they wereContinue reading “Family”

I like driving. Over the past two years I have come to prefer it over flying. It provides freedom. It provides adventure. It makes me feel so alive. Sometimes I have passengers. And sometimes it’s just me. Either way, the road is life! I love music. So in the car I am surrounded by bothContinue reading “The Drive”

It’s 28 degrees. By Florida standards, that is quite cold. The house is quiet. I do not want to wake anyone as I dress for a morning walk along a cold and windy beach. It’s Saturday morning. A good day to sleep in. But I don’t want to. I feel an urge to be outsideContinue reading “Free as a Bird”

This is a message to my young family members who are dealing with a pandemic that I know has uprooted their daily life and has brought a level of stress and anxiety that I would do anything to remove. I want this to be over with as much as anyone – but I want itContinue reading “My Message”

2022 – day 1 – up before dawn – excited about the day ahead. We plan to search for wolves in Yellowstone. But I know for certain I will have my eyes out for the birds as well. And to my delight, as the sky lightened and the sun graced the horizon, I looked upContinue reading “A New Year – A New Bird”

A family is clapping, giving each other high fives, and smiling as they drive away. A woman throws her arms in the air, then claps, then gives me a big hug when I tell her who is across the river. She too is smiling. A husband puts his arm around his wife who is sobbingContinue reading “JOY”

“When I look into the eyes of an animal, I don’t see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” This quote by A.D. Williams comes to mind each time I see one of the beautiful creatures roaming the parks. They are not here for our entertainment (althoughContinue reading “Wild and Free”

I sold my house. A new family will soon move in. Two little ones will occupy the bedrooms that sat empty for so long. Only being used when a friend or family member would visit. My bedroom will now be slept in by a young couple eager to make this house their home. Ready toContinue reading “Time for a Change”

It’s no secret I love spending time outside. Hiking, Biking, Running, Birding, Exploring. I love the great outdoors! And my obvious favorite – Photography! Yesterday I was outside from sunrise to sunset – many of those hours were spent honing my craft. What a wonderful way to spend the day. The reward at the endContinue reading “The Joy of Photography”

As 2021 begins, so does the Travel Bug. The need to hit the road is strong. I celebrate the New Year with my family, then pack the van. This time it’s not the mountains that are calling – instead it’s the beach, water, sunshine, and yes…the birds! There is nothing like the freedom of theContinue reading “On The Road Again”