Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Monday, December 27, 2021

Pittsburgh's Mounted Patrol, I Am So Happy That They're Back

After a fifteen-year break, these stunning four-legged beauties are back. They are equipped with special shoes that are made for walking on concrete so that they can easily walk through the large city of Pittsburgh. One bonus to having the horse patrol back is that people love the horses and feel... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 26, 2021

This Is a Really Special Treat for Bird Lovers Who Enjoy Feathered Friends

Let me start off by stating that I love birds. I feed them daily by giving them multiple treats. I also have a birdbath that tends to freeze up when the winter conditions become unbearable. Happily, there is a solution to this problem. If you are taking the time to feed these little guys, you might... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 25, 2021

The Eagles Have Landed and Set Up a Home at Our Local Steel Plant

This happily married couple, Claire and Irvin chose the Irvin Works Steel plant in 2019 to make their nest. The pair return every year without fail. The steel plant is located on the Monongahela River, so the chosen location is perfect for the pair to hunt for food. Once the couple was spotted by... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 24, 2021

The Many Ghosts & Events of Bethlehem, America's Christmas Capital

Most are familiar with the character Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, so if ghosts are your thing, you will find several of them in Pennsylvania's Christmas City. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was founded by the Moravians in 1741 on Christmas Eve, and almost 200 years later a nationwide... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

Spotted in My Neighborhood, Everyone but Rudolph Was Accounted For...

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

This Festive Sight Last Night Brought Out the Kid in Me

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

These Beautiful Birds Have Made a Home Along the Youghiogheny River

Possibly confused by Pennsylvania's warm temps at a time that snow should have already hit the ground, the Belted Kingfisher easily adapts to their environment. These beautifully colored birds appear to be homesteading along the Youghiogheny River, burrowing into the soft soil with their sharp... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 20, 2021

Not a Native to Pennsylvania, This Beauty May Have been Dumped

This little beauty is a Mandarin duck who has been spotted at the Pennypack Environmental Center in Philadelphia. His wings are clipped, so he is being forced to adapt to the weather and other conditions that Pennsylvania is famous for. Hopefully, he will survive the winter. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

Carrying On a Christmas Tradition from the Lehigh Valley, In Memory of Nana

Beautiful homemade Christmas gifts made with love. Courtesy of Karen Anderson Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

This Little Terrorist is Not a Welcome Dinner Guest at My Buffet

Not normally spotted during the winter months in Pennsylvania, this guy has been terrorizing my neighborhood for some time now, harassing and killing smaller birds. Due to climate changes in our area, he has decided to hang around for a bit. The Cooper Hawk is a beautiful bird, but also one of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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My home state is Delaware, but I currently reside in Pennsylvania, but my job and personal interests often take me across borders. Being a seeker of anything and everything, I just never know what I will experience from one day to the other.

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