Monthly Archives: May 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERNIE!

Posted on May 31, 2016 by bilyreid

Princeton professor, Bernard Lewis celebrates his 100th birthday today. Perhaps the world’s greatest scholar on the history of Islam, I had the great privilege of sharing a dinner and evening with him a few years ago where he graciously permitted … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!

Posted on May 25, 2016 by bilyreid

Today is Bob Dylan’s 75th birthday. While never much of a fan (that second coming of Christ thing back in the 60s kind of put me off), I fully understand the appeal of his music.  CORRECTIONAL FACILTIY, RED WING, MINNESOTA … Continue reading →

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I’LL BE WITH YOU

Posted on May 23, 2016 by bilyreid

IN APPLE BLOSSOM TIME!! CEDAR WAXWING MAGNOLIA WARBLER FEMALE RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD WILSON’S WARBLER TENNESSEE WARBLER  BALTIMORE ORIOLE

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WILSON’S WARBLER

Posted on May 17, 2016 by bilyreid

Spent a few hours digging this skulker out of the shadows. Various views. Enjoy! WILSON’S WARBLER  

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NORTHERN WATER SNAKE

Posted on May 16, 2016 by bilyreid

NORTHERN WATER SNAKE MATING BALL THREE HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

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WAITING FOR WARBLERS

Posted on May 6, 2016 by bilyreid

Patiently awaiting the arrival of spring warblers. In the meantime taking advantage of what’s available. VIRGINA RAIL RUFFLES HIS FEATHERS WILD TURKEY DISPLAYING CARDINAL RED ON BLUE WHITE-THROATED SPARROW GREAT EGRET  

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