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Marty’s photo of the day #4994: Here’s a second photo from yesterday at Freezeout Lake (45 miles northwest of Great Falls, MT). The official migrating snow goose count yesterday was 51,500 (down from the peak of 63,500 a day earlier). Last night, when Deb and I went over all the photos I shot, she commented […]
I’ve never been without insurance, but insurance companies piss me off nevertheless. About a month ago, Hartford Insurance sent me their annual home and auto insurance bills. The auto stayed about the same, but the home increased from $3,600.00 to $7,728.00. I’ve had Hartford for many years, and the only claim I’ve ever made on […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4891: Canada geese in flight. Photographed in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.
Marty’s photo of the day #4879: If you live in America, where the party in power gets its rocks off by being divisive, vindictive, and cruel, it’s important to keep in mind that their time is limited. Most of us will see their fall. In the meantime, here’s some baby duck cuteness to reflect on. […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4875: This photo is from a hike along the Bitterroot River in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana earlier this week. As beautiful as this scene is, 69 percent of the people in the valley voted for Trump—meaning they are bitter about anyone who isn’t straight, bitter about anyone who isn’t […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4863: This is Martha the moose. She is a part-time resident of the Essen Wildlife Refuge (Montana).
Marty’s photo of the day #4825: While nowhere near the size of spiders I’ve seen in the Amazon Rainforest, Australia, or Borneo, this is the biggest spider I’ve seen in Montana. I tried to identify it but couldn’t find an exact match. I think it’s a wolf spider subspecies. Look at those eyes! (You may […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4824: Deb, Nellie, and I were enjoying a picnic dinner yesterday along the Bitterroot River when this garter snake swam by. Based on the large lump in the snake’s belly, it too had enjoyed a picnic dinner! (Photographed in Montana)
Marty’s photo of the day #4792: Coming to a science-fiction movie soon! White-spotted sawyer beetle, photographed on the Essen Wildlife Refuge, Montana.
Marty’s photo of the day #4773: Spruce grouse, photographed at the Essen Wildlife Refuge in Montana.
Last Week at the Essen Wildlife Refuge: Some of you may remember my story from back in April, when Deb and I were hiking on the far side of the refuge. Our dog, Nellie, came running towards us with a moose in hot pursuit! My wife and I raced for a cluster of trees, but […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4764: Blue lupines at Deb’s and my Secret Spot. (Photographed somewhere in western Montana that tourists won’t find. We’ll never say where.)
Marty’s photo of the day #4761: “Hey, don’t look at me. They’re not my responsibility!” Canada geese chicks and a ring-necked duck. Photographed in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.
Marty’s photo of the day #4748: A pair of sandhill cranes. Photographed in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.
Marty’s photo of the day #4747: Today we go artsy with an extreme close-up of beargrass. Photographed in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.
Marty’s photo of the day #4745: Killdeer, photographed earlier this month in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.
