Hoping for a Better World in 2026

Wild Bird Wednesday

This is the last day of 2025, and I can hardly believe it’s been a quarter century since the millennium. Where does the time go?

I certainly hope that the new year brings more peace and hope. We have to hang in there and do what we can. As individuals, we might only make small steps toward the big problems of the world, but we can make significant steps in specialized areas or local matters. This is what keeps me from feeling powerless. I can help someone learn something, and do something for our local parks, and help protect wildlife. I can spread a little joy and encouragement.

Well, I usually post some bird pictures on Wednesday. I took a photo of a kingfisher on the weekend. I often see them or hear them down by the river, but I don’t get photos of them very often. They fly away when they see me, or perhaps it’s because I have my dog with me. I saw this one from the car. 

I don’t think any of my bird pictures are fine enough to be my Photo of the Year, but here are some that I like.

Hang on!