Today is World Wildlife Day so I thought I would go back in time and share some of the wildlife photos I've taken over the last few years. Maralee
Spotted Towhee
Although this is apparently a common bird in our area, this is the first time I've seen one. While I was walking today, I saw this bird run across the walking path quite a distance ahead of me. At first I thought it was a chipmunk because of the way it ran. I was quite …
Fly, Fly Away
I watched this hawk on the top of a tree for a while before it glanced back at me and flew off. Maralee
Geese
I love watching geese and ducks coming in for a landing. They're synchronized and will circle until they find the best landing conditions. Sort of like an airplane coming in for a landing. The geese are setting up their nesting areas and are defending their territory. There were numerous geese "couples" in the marsh setting …
Nutria? Muskrat?
I came across this animal eating at the side of the walking path while walking along the river last week. I didn't know what it was and after searching the internet for a bit, I believe it is a nutria. . . Â or maybe a muskrat. The nutria is a large rat-like semiaquatic rodent which …
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