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Thank you for sharing your experiences in nature! LOVE the shot of the otter!

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Apr 2Liked by Karen Davis

Quite the adventure you had… so glad the dog was friendly… so many lovely birds👍❤️😍🐶

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Oh my goodness! That's exactly what my bird obsessed son used to say when our swallows arrived. 🐦🐦🐦

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Gosh, I love the stories about all the birds that arrive there. You're teaching me a lot about the migration of birds. Very cool! And the dog, so cute!

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This is the day I most anticipate in the whole year. Ours aren't QUITE back yet, here in northern Europe.

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What a perfect start to spring!

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Apr 1Liked by Karen Davis

The joy is palpable! Thank you so much. Love it all, esp. the white dog and the otter. Wonderful that this particular morning brought you pain relief and giggles.

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Great photos, BTW!

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crazy me--I didn't know swallows make it to Kansas City, thought it was just a California thing. San Juan Capistrano, home of the swallows!

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Wonderful Karen! Gorgeous images too! Swallows, especially barn swallows, hold a special place in me--many years ago I wrote in my first book that I gauge my life by the swallows that their seasonal comings and goings not only make me feel the weight of time, but they cue me to the passage of time. Thanks for reminding me of this with your enthusiasm for these wonderful birds...

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Such inspiring post! ❤️

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Mar 31Liked by Karen Davis

what a super handsome purple martin! and a sweet adventurous floof! the magic you encounter :)

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What a wonderful report. All my aches just vanished reading your article and seeing the birds, the otter and the mixed husky.

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Great, great post KAREN! 😄 So much fun nestled with your wonderful photography! I will be smiling every time I think of it. And maybe taking a few swirls and swoops, too! ✨🥰

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Mar 31·edited Mar 31Liked by Karen Davis

Swallows were.at my monastery in the mountains of Korea and they're also up at River Sky! Totem birds for me! Wonderful issue!

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😂 Best use of voiceover audio EVER.

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