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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...

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Hawk’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,...

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Woodpecker 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...

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Hawk’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...

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Winter 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.

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Springing Up

Oh the glorious beginning of spring. So nice to see some green sprouting up. Or should I say “springing” up?

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A 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...

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Snapping 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...

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Fiery 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.

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Feeding 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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