Summer is the greatest time of year because even when not birding, it is the easiest time to be outside for many hours at a time. After a morning of birding I decided to spend the afternoon outside, writing and enjoying the mid-summer weather. One of the best things is to be able to browse the internet from the wireless router while enjoying bird sound, butterflies, and our forested backyard.
Summer is also a favorite time for our 1 year old Doberman-mix, Arizona.
Arizona is a native Illinoisan but was named after our favorite birding destination.
We presume he has greyhound in him because of his shape and the lightning speed.
We would highly recommend rescuing a Doberman - they are good-hearted, wonderful dogs that have gotten a bad name but are really just sweet, gentle creatures.
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larry 07.28.07 at 6:47 pm
Dobermans used to have a bad name but nothing compares to the reputation of the Pit Bull.-I definitely have to invest in a wireless router so that I can spend more time outdoors.
mon@rch 07.28.07 at 7:08 pm
Dogs love the summer just as much as many of us birdwatchers do!
Daniel 07.31.07 at 1:12 pm
Is ive said in other comments…thats one cool dog you got there! nice to see them play outside chasing butterflies and things.
Nice time summer, im hoping for winter for some warblers, but then again our winter is much like your summer so its always nice
Enjoy the warm days amigos!!
Alice 10.08.07 at 1:59 pm
Hi, your Arizona looks very much like our young 62-lb Dobie mix Tarpon (who we also suspect is part greyhound). Email if you’d like to see pix sometime. (He’s my first mix, but my fourth Dobie)
best,
Alice A.