It was actually a walk along the river but there are trees all along the trail. It has finally cooled down enough to allow me to walk on my lunch break. I didn't see much as far as birds and wildlife but there were a few other interesting things to see. Maralee
Aspen Grove
A few miles out-of-town there is an aspen grove surrounded by pine trees. There is a small fenced-off road that goes a short distance through the grove. We took a drive there yesterday to see if any of the leaves had started changing color - they hadn't. In a few weeks, this place will be …
Killdeer in Black and White
Killdeer make wonderful black and white photos. I often find them scurrying around in shallow water and mud flats. This was taken earlier this year. Maralee
Bad Hair Day
I don't often walk along the river on my lunch break during the summer - it's just too hot. But it has started to cool down slightly so I went out one day last week (it was still a little too warm for my taste). This female common merganser had just taken a bath and …
Hummingbirds
The hummingbirds are still very active. They must be preparing for the long flight south. By October, most of the hummingbirds will have left the area although the Anna's hummingbirds are known to stick around through the winter. Maralee
Through My Lens 