Weekly Photo Challenge: Split Second Story
The sunset was quite pretty at the park last night, but that goldeny-glow on the park bench lasted only a short while, a.k.a. a split second. A few quick clicks on my camera and the glow was gone. See...
View ArticleHawk’s Backyard Behavior
Backyard Hawk Most of the time, when hawks visit our backyard with lunch in mind, they follow the same pattern of behavior. They position themselves on a high tree branch, in an incognito location,...
View ArticleWoodpecker Glimpse
So happy to catch a glimpse of a pileated woodpecker the other day. He was busily moving up and down a large tree trunk in the woods, but I wasn’t able to get an unobstructed photo. They truly are the...
View ArticleHawk’s Breakfast
A few mornings ago, I walked into the backyard to put something away; suddenly a hawk flew from the grass, right in front of me, up into a tree branch. The spot where he had been on the lawn was...
View ArticleWinter Remnant
It’s the first full day of spring but winter’s snow remains. Here are a few photos from today’s walk near Duke Island Park and the Raritan River in New Jersey.
View ArticleSpringing Up
Oh the glorious beginning of spring. So nice to see some green sprouting up. Or should I say “springing” up?
View ArticleA Dove’s Springtime Nap
The springtime sun sure feels good after a long, cold winter. Why not enjoy the weather fully by finding a nice comfortable sunny spot to relax in? This mourning dove took that advice and was tucked...
View ArticleSnapping Turtle Emergence
Today was the day this snapping turtle emerged to welcome spring. It had just climbed up a grassy bank from its overwintering area and was beginning to cross the tow path when we spotted it. Step by...
View ArticleFiery Sunset
I couldn’t take my eyes off this beautiful sunset. It looks like an autumn scene, but it’s actually springtime. Linking to Skywatch Friday.
View ArticleFeeding Time
There are many hungry baby birds around, keeping their parents very busy. Here are a few photos of feeding time.
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