Nature Notes from Harold Stiver

My first bird video is above. I got a Canon HV20 for a family wedding, and of course I had to video some birds with it. I suspect Spielberg doesn’t feel threatened. (more…)

The Parc naturel régional de la Brenne is a large area in central France which includes some important wetlands, woodlands and grasslands, as well as many small villages and agricultural areas. (more…)

Famous for it’s wine, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area is typical of the southern France countryside, long rolling vista, vinyards, and colored tile roofs. very relaxing to wander about. The area was developed by the french popes of Avingon who promoted wine making in the region.

A village in the Loire valley region of France, Argenton-sur-Creuse is a beatiful place blessed with picturesque bridges and buildings lining the bank of the river. On a height overlooking the river is a church with a golden statue of the Madonna called the Bonne Dame.

I invite you to have a look at

Argenton-sur-Creuse Gallery

For much of the history of the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope has been Italian. Recently of course,  he was Polish and currently he is German. For about a 50 year period beginning in 1309, the popes were French, and their residence was in Avignon were a fabulous palace was built on the Rhone River. It is a wonderful place to visit.

A magnificent palace, built over the Cher River, in the Loire Valley, it is sometimes called the Château de Dames because of its association with famous and powerful women. (more…)