Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


Last additions - Critters
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Flare632 viewsA Blue Bird with a straw in beak flares just before touch down on my Blue Bird box.Oct 16, 2013
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Cleared To Land533 viewsSandhill Cranes on short final approach to Hiwassee National Wildlife Refuge near Cleveland, TN.Dec 08, 2012
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GREAT EGRET517 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Nov 18, 2012
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Pronghorns543 viewsA pair of pronghorns at Brice Canyon, UTJul 13, 2012
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Northern Rough Winged Swallow517 viewsDue to the easy access of the nest I will not disclose it's location.

I believe this to be as identified but, if you know it to be another bird please, let me know.
Jun 25, 2012
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Gangway!522 viewsAfter being flushed by crew members RAT and Bol'dar, old Sneaky here, took an uncontrolled slide down to the bottom of Chestnut Falls, where I was, unfortunately, located.

After a short dance session both Oldalbatross and snake were fine.
Jun 14, 2012
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Show Off Goose240 viewsThere is one in every crowd! Look at the third goose from right.Sep 21, 2011
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Great Blue Heron325 viewsThis guy may qualify as a crew member. Met up with him on a bike trip to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.Sep 21, 2011
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Rock Island Park Buck240 viewsWhen you visit Rock Island State Park, TN. drive slowly at night or you just may get a closer look at Buck Snort, pictured here, than you would like.Sep 12, 2011
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Attack Flaminken!227 viewsOldalbatross being attacked by what appears to be a cross between a flamingo and a chicken. Well, there is a flamingo in Victoria Butterfly Garden and there are farms nearby that I am sure have yard birds.

I kind of think IT, whatever IT is, liked my shoe laces. My guess is that IT doesn't eat butterfly's.
Sep 10, 2011
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Cougar?315 viewsDo Cougars have rings around their tails and wear a mask?

This very day, Sep. 7 2011 two cougars were killed by the Wildlife folks very near our location.
One News report stated they were backed up by the RCMP for crowd control ??? What the heck were they doing, preventing a stampede back to Victoria?

Actually, old Wally here (a name I gave to this obviously dangerous critter) showed up on our B&B lawn and started to explain the rules of engagement to BJ and Myself.

BJ defended her crew, namely me, admirably.
Sep 10, 2011
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Reflecting On Ugly347 viewsIf being a Buzzard is not bad enough, they can see their reflection in the river.

Kind of makes one sick. Oh, they make daily appearances at Rock Island State Park, TN.
Aug 28, 2011
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