Aug 16, 2015 | birds & bears
The bluebird parents and I have had a time together the past two summers doing our best to successfully nest, then fledge, our babies. It’s a saga you know if you are a regular reader of The Daily Grace, but for those are new or who drop by occasionally,...
Jul 27, 2015 | birds & bears
Two years ago I had my first (and only) experience with the Purple Martins on Lake Murray. Its Bomb Island is the largest Purple Martin sanctuary in North America, after all, so when the birds return for a few weeks each July/August, boaters circle ’round each...
Jul 10, 2015 | birds & bears
As days go, this has to be one of the best ever. First, the Confederate Flag no longer flies on the grounds of our South Carolina Statehouse. In tribute I humbly offer Columbia poet Nikky Finney reading a poem she wrote in the early morning hours yesterday, just after...
Jun 27, 2015 | birds & bears
Jun 23, 2015 | birds & bears
There is a tiny bit of remarkable news to share: I believe at least one of the miracle bluebird eggs has hatched! Early yesterday evening I spotted the Papa at the birdhouse door, an unusual occurrence as it is the Mama who spends countless hours in the...
Jun 19, 2015 | birds & bears
The heat has been unmerciful this week in the midlands of South Carolina–no rain, 100+ degrees, and according to the long-range forecast, it doesn’t look to let up any time soon. But heavens it’s the humidity that wears you out. It’s so thick...
