Noah and the Ark Builders
On Dauphin Island, I was deeply impressed by the attitudes and actions of two groups: birdwatchers and hurricane watchers. When I wrap these two groups together, I get a glimpse of a very old, old friend who believed in the value of others. Noah loved people, his family, animals, and the Earth. He enjoyed grass, […]
October 26, 2012
· Leo Denton · 2 Comments
Tags: Bible, Biodiversity, Birding, Birdwatching, Conservation, Dauphin Island, Future, Hurricane preparation, Noah, Qur'an · Posted in: Community, Crash, Divisiveness, Nature
Proof! Warblers Can Read!
“Seen anything?” I asked at the Shell Mounds on Dauphin Island (a world class birding area). “No,” the Michigan birder replied, “but last year my brother came here and saw 10 ‘lifetime birds’ in 20 minutes.” “Wow,” I said, “and last year was a down year.” “Then, what would you call this year! Can’t […]
April 8, 2011
· Leo Denton · 4 Comments
Tags: Bird migration, Dauphin Island, Fefe Dobson, Warblers · Posted in: Nature, Oil spill
What a People!
The gulf coast is not just home for tragedies and crises. It’s the home of incredible people! In 2004 numerous hurricanes struck Florida and the northern gulf coast including Hurricane Ivan. Other areas suffered greatly too particularly with Hurricane Jeanne. 2005 brought more destruction with numerous communities all along the coast from Central America to […]
July 15, 2010
· Leo Denton · One Comment
Tags: Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Faith, Hurricanes, J. Steven Picou, Peer listening, Spirit · Posted in: Community, Encouragement, Nature, Oil spill, Positive Energy, Volunteering
Oil Still Waiting to be Cleaned Up
On Dauphin Island, west of Katrina Cut, old oil on beaches and in tidal pools still waits to be cleaned up from Friday of last week. New oil still is coming onshore. Here are some pictures. Click on pictures to see larger more detailed images. Tuesday, July 6, 7:00 P.M., the Mobile Bay Group Sierra […]
July 5, 2010
· Leo Denton · No Comments
Tags: Dauphin Island, PJ Grand Band, Tears, Tidal pools · Posted in: Nature, Oil spill