Wildlife Photography by Barb Henry

06/15/2026

It was great to finally get out of the house yesterday after surgery. Pics from near the SW Florida Eagles Nest from 6/14/26. Pics are of everyone's favorite Eagle Dad, M15.

The beautiful F23 books still available, please pm me if interested

06/13/2026

From the very talented John Rasmussen Cartoons. Beautiful depiction of E24and E25 welcoming F23 to heaven. I asked John to do this several months ago and now that he's back on his feet he sent to me and asked what it should say♥️

06/11/2026

Wanted to share a collage I put together that includes M15, F23 and E26 from the SW Florida Eagles nest. On the right is our beautiful Mom, F23, after losing eaglets E24 and E25, on the left top is E26 after losing F23 and the bottom left is M15 after losing F23. No one can tell me that these beautiful Eagles do not grieve💔

As a reminder, I still have the F23 Tribute books as well as a very limited amount of the Season 12 books available. Please pm me if interested

06/11/2026

Please support this very worth organization. They are the VERY best at what they do.
Michigan War Dog Memorial
Clint Symons

HONORING THREE AMERICAN HEROES: Public Interment at Michigan War Dog Memorial 🐾🇺🇸
The Michigan War Dog Memorial, in special partnership with Project K-9 Hero, invites you to join us for a solemn ceremony as we lay three legendary guardians to rest with full honors. This public event celebrates the lives and service of historic Project K-9 Hero members: K9 Mattis, K9 Kurt, and K9 TTirado.
📅 Date: June 27, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 Location: Michigan War Dog Memorial
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public
THE CEREMONIAL PROCESSIONAL
A formal es**rt will lead the handlers as they bring their partners to their final resting place. We are honored to host:
Sergeant Mark Tappan (Handler of K9 Mattis)
Officer Joel Altman (Handler of K9 Kurt)
Handler Keith Gray (Handler of K9 TTirado)
The processional will feature:
🎵 Bagpipes and Drums
🇺🇸 Wayne County Honor Guard
🐾 Michigan War Dog Memorial K9 Salute Team
🐴 5 Wayne County Mounted Horses
HERO BIOGRAPHIES (Project K-9 Hero Members)
K9 Mattis (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, GA)Mattis was a dual-purpose German Shepherd certified in narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension. Recognized as the most decorated K9 in his department's history, he assisted in over 200 arrests and held the record for most felony and misdemeanor apprehensions. In 2016, he was awarded the Purple Heart after surviving a 30-foot fall during a pursuit, continuing to capture the suspect despite a lacerated liver and internal bleeding.
K9 Kurt (Federal Bureau of Investigation)A black Labrador Retriever, Kurt served as a Single Purpose Explosives Detection K9 for the FBI. Originally bred to be a guide dog, his high drive led him to protect the FBI’s Hoover Building by searching deliveries and vehicles. His storied career included ensuring safety during the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, and he was immortalized in children’s books such as "Hoover the FBI Dog".
K9 TTirado (TSA, Indianapolis International Airport)Named in honor of FDNY Firefighter Hector Luis Tirado Jr., who passed on 9/11, this Labrador Retriever maintained a perfect detection rate over a 9-year career. TTirado supported high-profile security for events including Super Bowl LII, the Indy 500, and the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. He became a viral sensation in 2020 when his retirement "final find" celebration featured a shower of 200 tennis balls.
Project K-9 Hero works to ensure a dignified post-service life for retired heroes by providing medical care, food, and end-of-duty services. Please share this post to help us honor these brave K9s whose watch has ended, but whose legacy will live on forever

06/01/2026

UPDATE: I have been home, but on some pretty heavy duty pain meds. The pain has been pretty bad, buy seems to be a bit less today. I want to thank each and everyone of you who have sent prayers, positive vibes and words of encouragement. I love you all♥️🦅

Hi everyone. I have not been on very much as I have been getting a lot of stuff done around the house as I will be having a reverse shoulder replacement tomorrow. Asking for any prayers you may have🙏.

I will be putting out some pics from my Alaska trip of the Bald Eagles soon♥️🦅

05/27/2026

Interesting facts about Woodpeckers😊♥️

Every strike is a head-on collision, but the woodpecker brings its own crash gear.

The real detail is that the tongue is only part of the trick.

Its long hyoid structure loops around the skull, helping brace the head while the bird hammers bark at machine-gun speed.

Some woodpeckers can peck around 20 times a second, not for drama, but for dinner, territory, and homebuilding.

Behind that tiny jackhammer is a full engineering package: spongy skull bone, a tight-fitting brain, a chisel-shaped beak, and eyelids that snap shut like safety goggles before impact.

The result is absurdly elegant.

A bird slams its face into a tree again and again, then casually pulls insects from the wreckage like it planned the whole thing.

Nature did not make the woodpecker gentle.

It made it reinforced.

05/26/2026

Last of the pics from the ceremony on 5/16/26 at the Michigan War Dog Memorial Pics are of the beautiful grounds and tributes to these K9 and Horse heroes. Please check out their page as well as K9 Hero Guardians who have turned the tragedy of K9 Canjo into a wonderful foundation to assist K9's across the country with Xray's, CT scans, MRI's and assistance with physical therapy for K9's injured in the line of duty

05/26/2026

Pics from the ceremony on 5/16/26 at the Michigan War Dog Memorial. Pics are of the beautiful grounds and tributes to these K9 and Horse heroes. Please check out their page as well as K9 Hero Guardians as they both do fantastic work.