A Few last Audubon Things

Hummingbird

Thought I would share a few last pictures I took while working at the Audubon Center. Above is a Ruby-throated Hummingbird that was buzzing around the bushes while I at dinner one night. I was pretty excited to sneak up on him and actually get a picture of him perching.

My last day at the Center started with bird hike. It was lead by extremely knowledgeable birder and it was nice to get out of the office. The mosquitoes almost carried us away though. Despite the annoying bites, we saw a fair number of birds including this baby bluebird!

But before I left the center I had a few more things to leave behind. First off, I made Jeff a birch bark picture frame as a Thank You gift for putting up with me the past 3 years. It turned out pretty nice. And it was made with materials found on the property.

Secondly, I had to write on the wall of the staff house. This a tradition where each person who has lived in the house leaves a message behind for future folks. I couldn't figure out how to sum up my experience so I kept it pretty short and sweet. I also put it right by the note left by people from my first year. AWW!

I will certainly miss many things about the center but am excited for whats coming up. Besides, many of these people have become good friends and I will be in contact with them for years to come :)