Wordless Wednesday: Springtime Tag

Wordless Wednesday: Bald Eagle Visitor

 

 

The snow had stopped, but the high winds continued to blow.  My mail crew - Jeffie and Rudy with their Dog Daddy driver - had driven up to the road to check for mail.

  

They were in high spirits when they came back to the house.  

"Hurry!" yelled the Dog Daddy.  "Get your camera!"

  

I grabbed the camera and my coat, hopped into the car and above is the scene that soon greeted me.

 Yep.  That's a Bald Eagle!

After snapping some pix, we returned to the house and called our local Missouri Conservation Department.  The agent Gary spoke to surmised that this bald eagle probably was unable to fly in the high winds.  He was probably waiting out the storm, on the ground and would take off as soon as the winds died down.  

I wish there was something in the photos to give you a real indication of this bird's size:  BIG.  One of the largest birds of prey in the world, bald eagles have a 6 1/2 to 8 foot wingspan and are 3 to 3 1/2 feet tall.

Missouri  is one of the leading bald eagle states.  In the fall, thousands of bald eagles migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt around the open waters of Missouri's rivers and large lakes.  

More than 2,000 bald eagles are reported in Missouri regularly during winter, but very few are seen around our area of the Ozarks.

Later that afternoon the winds did die down and our visitor was gone.

Dog Tale: Rudy Riding Hood and the Prairie Wolf

Something out the dining room window caught my eye.  A canine emerging from the high grass of our fallow meadow.  Giving itself a shake.  I grabbed the camera and headed for the front door.

Just as I thought:  a coyote.  On three legs, dazed, confused and headed for the front door until it heard Jeffie and Rudy going crazy.

We live in a very rural area of the Missouri Ozarks and frequently experience the serenade of coyotes.  In fact, so often that I'm careful about letting the dogs out at night.  Our backyard is large - about 2 acres - and the yard fence means nothing to coyotes.  I know that for a fact.  One snowy winter day a hunting pair searched there for their lunch.

The coyote that came through here Friday morning wasn't looking for food.  It was trying to escape danger.  In fact, it looked as though it's back legs had been hit by buckshot or the ammunition from a pellet gun. 

According to the Missouri Conservation Department, the coyote is also know as the brush wolf or prairie wolf.  Though they sometimes travel in large groups, they primarily hunt in pairs.  Typical coyote packs consist of six closely related adults, yearlings and young.  Primarily nocturnal, they can often be seen during daylight hours.  Their territorial ranges can be as much as 12 miles around their den and travel occurs along fixed trails.

I couldn't help but worry about where this one's hunting partner was and suspect it might not have been so lucky to escape this day.

Rudy, who has been hanging around the refrigerator waiting for more The Dogs Bark Bakery treats had other worries....

 And if you'd like to hear a pack of coyotes...

Border Collie Dog Jewelry and Gifts

Border Collie Dog Lover Bracelet with Amethyst

One of the first pieces of dog breed jewelry I created included a Border Collie.  If you love a Border Collie, like I have, you'll understand.  This days I create necklaces, bracelets, pins, pendants, earrings and Christmas ornaments featuring Border Collies at For Love of a Dog.

Shown at the top of this post is a Border Collie charm bracelet with deep purple amethyst and magnesite gemstone beads.  I've hand wire wrapped the beads with silver jeweler's wire.  Charms include a little three dimensional silver dog bone, silver heart, and a Border Collie.  These dog charms are hand cast in resin from an original carving and are true to AKC and UKC dog breed standards.

Border Collie Dog Bone Necklace with Removable Pin

The Border Collie necklace shown above is truly a one of a kind and will not be reproduced.  The Border Collie pendant is hand sculpted in porcelain and can easily be removed to wear solo as a pin.  The necklace includes glossy black obsidian gemstone beads and sweet three dimensional dog bones.

Red Border Collie Pin at For Love of a Dog

If your beloved dog a red Border Collie, check out this handmade pin.  Or perhaps you have lost your heart to a tri color Border Collie.

Tri Color Border Collie Pin at For Love of a Dog

This is just a small sample!  Fetch more Border Collie dog breed jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  Feel the satisfaction of supporting a one woman + two dog artisan business.  My handmade dog lover jewelry and gifts are made the old fashioned way, one by one in my Missouri Ozarks studio.

I offer dog themed jewelry in over 80 dog breeds, cat jewelry, horse jewelry, plus dog rescue, mutts, and Rainbow Bridge jewelry.  Enjoy fast, free standard shipping with gift box packaging at For Love of a Dog.
 
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Bichon Frise Dog Breed Jewelry and Gifts

If you love a Bichon Frise dog or are shopping for a gift for someone who does, please consider my handmade Bichon Frise dog jewelry.  Each jewelry piece is one a kind and handcrafted in my Missouri Ozarks studio.

Shown at top is an adorable Bichon Frise charm necklace.  Charms include a royal blue lapis lazuli gemstone heart, a white glass three dimensional dog bone, and a Bichon Frise dog charm on a silver snake chain.  These charms are handmade from an original carving and are two dimensional.  True to AKC dog breed standards.

I also used a similar charm for the Bichon Frise dog charm bracelet shown below.  This time I combined turquoise gemstone beads with brilliantly faceted crystal rondelles and Czech glass beads.  Charms include the Bichon, plus a three dimensional silver dog bone and sweet silver heart.  Beautiful color combination of turquoise and peridot green.

Shown below is a beautiful Bichon Frise dog necklace with an artisan lampwork dog pendant.  Fully three dimensional and quite wonderful.  The necklace is full of deep pink freshwater pearls and pale pink crystals, all hand wire wrapped with gold jeweler's wire to create the necklace chain.  A special one of a kind creation you won't see anywhere else.

Shop For Love of a Dog for unusual, one of a kind jewelry and gifts for dog lovers.  Enjoy our fast free standard shipping and the satisfaction that you're supporting a small artisan business that loves dogs!

Bernese Mountain Dog Jewelry and Gifts

I know I shouldn't have favorites, but I do dearly love Bernese Mountain Dogs.  They also happen to be a very popular dog breed in my For Love of a Dog jewelry.  Perhaps you'll understand by taking a look at a small sample of my selection.

Shown at top is an adorable Bernese Mountain Dog puppy pin.  Sculpted of porcelain, totally by hand, it's a great way to wear your Berner close to your heart.  Like most of my jewelry items, this sweet baby is a one of a kind.

Another one of kind jewelry piece is this fun Bernese Mountain Dog necklace shown below.  The pendant is also hand sculpted porcelain and it can easily be removed from the necklace to wear solo as a brooch.  The necklace is a wild combination of fuschia pink, purple, sky blue and black dog bone beads to coordinate with the cute collar on the Berner.  Of course, there's a little dangling silver dog bone, too.

Bernese Mountain Dog bracelets also make fantastic gifts.  Here's one that includes a Berner dog charm.  Hand crafted from an original carving, this charm is two dimensional and looks great in combination with snow quartz gemstone beads and gold.

Fetch For Love of a Dog for unusual, handmade jewelry and gifts for dog lovers.  My pieces are made right here in my Missouri Ozarks studio the old fashioned way:  one by one.  Enjoy our fast, free standard shipping and the satisfaction of supporting an artisan who supports rescue.
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