That is a Double-Breasted Cormorant perched on the Mayflower II. It was too cool not to show off!

From Slinkys to Potato Heads – when I find a bucket full of things I am compelled to take a picture. This bucket has so many possibilities!

This is the current nest in the bird house located in our side yard. Right off of my mini space I dub the “William G Cathcart Memorial Park”. This was the first time this type of nest was built in any of my birdhouses and my daughter and I had no idea which bird created this masterpiece.

Turns out it is a wren – and since I have seen a Carolina Wren hanging out around the yard and this specific bird house – I figure it is that specific wren. We’ve had quite a few nests made in this house over the years but this was the first time we were amazed and also stumped by a nest.

At this point, the different bird nests we’ve seen through the years have been:

• Black Capped Chickadee
• Robin
• White-Breasted Nuthatch
• Tufted Titmouse

And now the Carolina Wren. I have been into birding for quite a few years ow and I am still excited to see something new and learn something new about birds.

It’s not often these days that I see a bird that I haven’t previously seen, but this week I went to the Grist Mill in Plymouth and among the mallards was a water fowl with a bright white spot on it’s head.

I thought it was a green teal at first, but then, after consulting my bird book, I was excited to find out what I was seeing was an American Widgeon. A beautiful bird that I had yet to see, so I was extremely happy to sneak a peek!

I had been looking for something new and exciting to add to my aquarium. A friend that won’t upset the natural balance that the tank as found. All my little guys enjoy their space and get along as much as they probably would, so adding something new can either throw the tank into chaos or the new additions can really add a real beauty to the tank. Thankfully, these African Frogs have added nothing but joy and excitement into the tank!

I do shoot some videos of my tank every once in a while and post them to by Big Ryan’s Tall Tales Facebook page – check in and see the tank yourself!

Very few times will I actually catch milestones when they happen but I came to the end of the road last week, stopped completely and looked at my odometer. To my surprise, it was glowing back all 1’s! I love my Corolla and that’s good because I spend a crazy amount of time in my car. Way too much time!

I had the pleasure of talking to my daughter’s teachers this past week and in her science class there was an entire shelf of nothing but slinkys! So many giant springy, slinky toys! I had no choice but to snap a pic so that I can share this heavenly atmosphere with everyone!

Sometimes, on days as beautiful as Tuesday was, I am reminded just how lucky I am to be able to be Big Ryan and travel all over this beautiful state. This was the sky as I was able to share my stories against on Tuesday at the North Falmouth Library. Thank you to all who came out and I hope you enjoyed this gorgeous sight as much as I did!

Let me tell you, I had friends visiting recently and their daughter took a liking to my fidget ball above. During the visit she dropped it and it broke into pieces! I grabbed the shrapnel and was able to cobble this back together by keeping patience and watching YouTube videos! Never give up kids!

My daughter keeps telling me that her math teacher has a sign on the wall that states “Mistakes means you’re trying” and I love the message. It reminded me of this fantastic quote above that I noticed in the Kingston Library in New Hampshire.