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Laurie Hollar Photography “I specialize in capturing authentic moments across wildlife, nature, landscapes, and people.

With a keen eye for detail and storytelling, I create images that preserve beauty and emotion — because my happiest place is behind the lens.”

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦Good evening, everyone!I was watching a handsome Mallard Drake gracefully gliding across the water....
11/09/2026

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦

Good evening, everyone!

I was watching a handsome Mallard Drake gracefully gliding across the water. As he turned his head and glanced my way, it made me think about life and the journey we’re all swimming through.

It’s okay to look back now and then. To remember where we’ve been, the memories we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and even the moments that have tested us. But don’t let yesterday keep you from moving forward.

We can never return to what once was, and we can’t see what’s waiting around the bend. That’s part of the beauty of life. Every day brings a new opportunity, a new beginning, and perhaps a little something wonderful we haven’t discovered yet.

So, whether you’re having a good day or one that feels a little heavier, keep swimming. One stroke at a time. You don’t have to be the fastest, and you don’t have to have it all figured out. If you stumble, lose your rhythm, or need to catch your breath, that’s okay too.

Just don’t stop moving forward.

Sometimes the greatest progress isn’t made by swimming faster, but simply by finding the courage to keep going. ❤️

Keep your head up, your heart hopeful, and keep swimming. One little stroke at a time. 🦆 💚

11/07/2026

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦

November has been putting on quite a beautiful show for us so far. The days have been warmer than we would typically expect, and our feathered friends seem determined to soak up every last moment of it.

The feeders have become a little gathering place, alive with colour, movement, and the sweetest little songs. From the gentle tapping of the Downy Woodpecker to the bold chatter of the Blue Jay, the cheerful visits of the Black-capped Chickadee, and the familiar rhythm of the Hairy Woodpecker, there’s never a dull moment around here.

It’s a beautiful reminder that nature has its own way of filling even the simplest November days with a little magic.

For now, the feeders are full, the birds are happy, and we’re enjoying every little moment of this November sunshine. 🍂🐦❤️

11/06/2026

Puppy Chronicles! 🐾

Happy Friday, everyone! Bobby and Sully here, the bestest boys. ❤️

Well, it’s one of those very gray, chilly autumn days. You know the kind… where blankets, warm beds and cuddles should be considered essential survival equipment.

Sully: Mom made me go outside at 10:45 to go p*e potty. TEN FORTY-FIVE! I was perfectly comfortable, thank you very much. Apparently, nature was calling, and Mom wasn’t accepting voicemail. 🙄

Bobby: I’ve been having a pretty productive day. Sleep a little, play a little, go outside and check on the wildlife, come back in, have a snack, go outside again. You know, important stuff. I keep trying to recruit Sully for wildlife patrol, but he’s apparently retired for the season.

Sully: Retired? I prefer to call it working smarter, not harder. I enjoy the outdoors in reasonable doses. A little fresh air, a little playtime, and then BACK INSIDE. I’m a prince, not a lawn ornament. Grass is for looking at, not lying on. And don’t even get me started on that hard road. I have a perfectly good bed, central heating and a staff. Why would I suffer?

Bobby: Dad says we’re dogs and dogs don’t need to be inside all the time.

Sully: Dad also isn’t the one responsible for maintaining my royal comfort.

Bobby: Personally, I LOVE having the freedom to come and go approximately 47 times a day. In, out, in, out. Just keeping Mom active. She’s welcome. 😂

Sully: And then there’s the best part. Mom opens the door and asks, “Do you boys want to come inside? Are you cold?”

BOTH: WELL, WHY DIDN’T YOU SAY SO?! 🏃‍♂️💨

As you can see in today’s video, we don’t need to be asked twice. Apparently, we’re not quite as tough as Dad thinks we should be.

Anyway, let’s all be thankful Dad is working today and Mom is the only one supervising our royal activities. We have a feeling she’d rather have us inside too.

Happy Friday, everyone! Stay warm, stay cozy, and remember… there’s no place like home, especially when someone else opens the door. ❤️🐾

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦Well, this is a first for me! In all my years, I have never seen a White-faced Ibis anywhere near o...
11/06/2026

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦

Well, this is a first for me! In all my years, I have never seen a White-faced Ibis anywhere near our place. And if I hadn’t caught a little movement out of the corner of my eye, I might have missed this special visitor altogether.

There it was, quietly going about its business, foraging for a meal in the slough, surrounded by the tall grasses dressed in their beautiful mix of autumn greens and browns.

It’s funny how the smallest, unexpected moments can turn into the biggest highlights of your day. No big adventure, no special plans, just a beautiful bird showing up where you least expect it.

A little reminder to slow down, look around, and appreciate the simple things. Sometimes they bring the greatest joy. ❤️

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦Good morning everyone! Mikey the gentle Blue Jay here. 💙A brand-new day, a fresh start, and a sky f...
11/03/2026

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦

Good morning everyone! Mikey the gentle Blue Jay here. 💙

A brand-new day, a fresh start, and a sky full of endless possibilities! Every sunrise brings another opportunity to spread your wings, discover something new, and see just how far you can soar.

Now, I know sometimes the biggest thing holding us back isn’t the wind, the weather, or even the occasional pesky squirrel. Sometimes, it’s simply ourselves.

So take a deep breath, lift those wings, shake off yesterday’s worries, and get ready to fly! You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going. Sometimes the greatest adventures begin when you simply take that first leap.

Remember, my feathered friends, the sky is much too big to spend your days sitting on the same old branch.

Spread those wings, believe in yourself, and let today surprise you!

After all, there’s a whole beautiful world waiting to be explored. 💙🐦

Signed,
Mikey
Your gentle Blue Jay, reminding you that life is better when you dare to fly! 🪽

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦Good morning, everyone! Your little Black-capped Chickadee here!Oh, what a glorious feeling! The su...
11/03/2026

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦

Good morning, everyone! Your little Black-capped Chickadee here!

Oh, what a glorious feeling! The sun has finally decided to show its beautiful face. I swear it’s been days and days since I felt those warm rays tickling my feathers.

So, when my feathered friends start chirping, “Come take a look! The sun is out!” I don’t waste a second. I spread my wings, catch the breeze, and off I go, zooming through the trees, straight toward the feeder. Nothing is going to keep this little bird from soaking up a little sunshine!

You know, life is a lot like that. Not every day is filled with sunshine. ☀️ Some days are cloudy, some feel a little longer than others, and sometimes we wonder if the warmth will ever return.

But here’s a little reminder from one tiny Chickadee: Hold on, little friend. The sunshine always feels sweeter after the cloudy days. ☁️

And when it finally finds you, don’t just look at it. Spread your wings, embrace it, soak it all in, and let your heart feel warm again.

After all, even the smallest wings can carry a whole lot of hope. ❤️🐦

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦Well, hello there, everyone! Screech the mischievous Blue Jay here!So, how was everyone’s Halloween...
11/02/2026

As The Bird Chirps! 🐦

Well, hello there, everyone! Screech the mischievous Blue Jay here!

So, how was everyone’s Halloween? Did you get lots of treats? Well, I certainly hope so! Around here, the humans went all out. Every feeder was filled to the brim, and the platform feeders? Oh my! Extra shelled nuts and sunflower seeds galore!

Now, I’m not one to brag, but I may have gotten a little carried away. Okay, maybe more than a little. 😂

I was just minding my own business, sampling a few nuts… then a few more… and before I knew it, I was looking like a Blue Jay who’d swallowed the entire treat table!

So, let’s have a little honesty here. Who overindulged on Halloween? Raise your hand!

Wait… I’ve already got one leg up! Does that count? 😂

No regrets, my friends. A fellow has to fuel up for all that mischief!

Until next time, keep those feeders full and those treats coming!

Screech out! 🐦💙

Puppy Chronicles! 🐾Hello everyone! Bobby and Sully here, the bestest boys!Well, yesterday was quite the adventure! These...
11/01/2026

Puppy Chronicles! 🐾

Hello everyone! Bobby and Sully here, the bestest boys!

Well, yesterday was quite the adventure! These little creatures started showing up at our door. Some were barely tall enough to reach our knees! They carried bags, and Mom and Dad kept putting candy in them. We were a little confused. Why are these strange little humans getting treats? We live here, we do security, and we get kibble! Where’s the fairness? 😂

Bobby was particularly concerned about the dinosaur. Now, we’re not ones to judge, but this thing was smaller than Bobby and moved around all stealthy-like. Very suspicious. Bobby kept a close eye on it. You just never know what these creatures are up to.

But today was DIXIE DAY! ❤️

Now, if you remember Dixie, you’ll know she’s one of our absolute favourite humans. She lets us kiss her, hug her, and spread our special glitter everywhere. She also gives the BEST belly rubs. Honestly, we think she’s figured out the secret to keeping us happy.

And today she brought Randi along!

Randi was sitting beside Sully, and Dixie was hanging out with Bobby. We made sure there was absolutely no awkward getting-to-know-you period. We went straight to the important stuff: kisses, cuddles, personal space invasions, and making sure they both received a generous coating of our signature glitter.

There was lots of laughing, which we took as a sign that we were doing an excellent job.

Randi left with a little glitter, some dirt, and enough fur to knit herself a small dog. Dixie probably needed a lint roller too.

All in all, another successful day of spreading love, joy, and a whole lot of ourselves.

It’s a tough job being this lovable, but somebody has to do it!

Bobby and Sully, the bestest boys! 🐾❤️

11/01/2026

Puppy Chronicles! 🐾

When you really, really want to be the alligator, but your brother’s head’s too fat, so you’re stuck being a Goat! 🤦‍♀️

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