Watching the common grackle bathe on a hot day reminded me of a magical time and the other common things I’ve left behind in Ohio–lightning bugs, summer rain, and best friends. #birding #common
Hangin’ There
Hangin’ There. Flip that 1970s attitude. Forget the “Hang in There” of kitten days. Grab your inner dragon(fly) and start “hangin.” #attitude #grablife
Good as Gold
Little bits of sunshine flitting and fussing about the garden, engulfing the feeders to gobble up sunflower seeds, pausing at the brook to lap droplets of water on the hot summer afternoon. #birding
It’s all There in Black and White
I believe in serendipity. Without the crowd, I wouldn’t have been in the Windows on Wildlife when this little bird appeared. #myfirst #birding
Wings
Sometimes it isn’t enough to stop and smell the flowers. Sometimes they need to be tasted. These fellows do it right. #flylikeabutterfly
Little Gem
Little Gems at Secor Metropark in Sylvania, Ohio. #toledometroparks #birding
A Pair: Backyard Ohio
My parents have hung a wren house in their yard for as long as I can remember. Every year, a little male comes and builds a nest. Then he sings and sings for a mate. Sometimes a female will come to lay eggs and raise a brood. Other times, the nest will be abandoned for…
It’s Not Easy Being Green
This green heron has been eluding me for years. Ok, I admit, it is highly probable that this is not the same heron that I have tried to photograph since 1998, but I am still pretty excited to finally get a photo. They are such a curious looking bird to me, and their elusive behavior makes…
Mind Your Own Beeswax
Zealously bouncing among the blossoms, a greedy honeybee collects a feast. #inthegarden #honeybees
Adventures in Cat Sitting: Nutmeg
#cat I have a soft spot for calicos. I spent 19 years and 4 months under the ownership of one. They are most often chatty and bossy, as well as inquisitive and smart. They know what they want and what they don’t want. And they will tell you in no uncertain terms which is which. Nutmeg is no exception.
Amuse Bouche
Topping my favorite photo list is this Amuse Bouche. Can’t improve on #nature with this one. Shot, cropped, logoed, posted. #Annashummingbird feeds on kangaroo paw at #VentanaBigSur #California #birding #luckyshotTopping my favorite photo list is this Amuse Bouche. Can’t improve on #nature with this one. Shot, cropped, logoed, posted. #Annashummingbird feeds on kangaroo paw at #VentanaBigSur #California #birding #luckyshot
Love is the Air
Spring has come. During a break in the rain, I ventured out to take some photos. A beautiful Western bluebird pair flew among the tall trees and even paused for a moment to pose … and then ponder. #birding
