The inevitable happened!!  :-)
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

The inevitable happened!! :-)

I knew someday I would not time my walk back from Race Point Lighthouse correctly…. well, today was that day! I left through Hatches Harbor very early this morning - all bundled up - the “feels like” temp was 17!!

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Costa Rica 2023!
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

Costa Rica 2023!

We just returned home from an incredible trip to Costa Rica! We stayed in the Bajos del Toro region in the Cloud Forest. This area is about 80 minutes north of the San Jose airport.

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Merry Christmas!
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

Merry Christmas!

Lorraine and I are wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy 2023!

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Warblers in NH!
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

Warblers in NH!

I had an amazing August morning in NH at a new place that I found near Ragged Mountain. This particular morning I waited for the sun to rise next to a gorgeous stand of trees and just hoped some little birds would want to come feed in this area. To my absolute delight…

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Orleans Black & White Show
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

Orleans Black & White Show

Orleans Camera is hosting a Black & White Photography Show - Nov. 19, 2022 - January 14th, 2023. Each participant is able to submit two photographs.

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First Loon Sighting 2022
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

First Loon Sighting 2022

Lorraine and I spent a week up in NH in June. This was one of my amazing mornings in my kayak.

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Moose Morning 2022
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Moose Morning 2022

While we were up in NH one morning this summer I got up and out into my kayak before sunrise. I quietly made my way diagonally across the lake to the opening of the back cove. Lorraine likes to say that I look like a submarine with a periscope when I am in my kayak!

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Orleans Camera Invitational Photography Show 2022
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

Orleans Camera Invitational Photography Show 2022

So here’s to Snowy! Thank you Snowy(s) - it was a thrill this past winter. This invitation makes me feel a lot better about the little patch of frostbite that I still have on my nose from my Snowy mornings… :-)

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MA Audubon 2022 Submissions
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

MA Audubon 2022 Submissions

Here are my 2022 submissions - we are allowed a total of 10. There are many categories other than birds so this year I entered one for wildlife and insects/other!

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Sandhill Cranes - May 10th, 2022
Cheryl Patterson Cheryl Patterson

Sandhill Cranes - May 10th, 2022

Well, here it is - my first blog post! This from the woman who never wanted to text! I know this is long but I need to catch you up on so much! So we will start this way…

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