Although we haven't had any snow yet this year, we've had a few days of freezing fog which makes for some beautiful winter scenes. These are from a walk at different points in the river this morning. Maralee
A Year of Wildlife – Day 3 – Red-Breasted Nuthatch
We've had a couple of very frosty days here - a freezing fog that creates a beautiful hoarfrost. But it's not very inviting to go outside to take photographs. This red-breasted nuthatch like the suet basket I have hanging in front of my office window. It's not the best window to take photos from - …
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A Year of Wildlife – Day 2 – Pigeons
I have a small water feature in my back yard that the birds love. In the summer, there are birds there all the time. Normally at this time of year it is a foot deep in snow, but this has been an unusual winter so far - no snow. These pigeons seem to be having …
A Year of Wildlife – Day 1 – Merganser
On January 1, 2012, I started this photo blog. It began as a 365 project - I would take a photo a day for the entire year. I accomplished that goal and, although thereafter it wasn't on a daily basis, I continued to regularly post photos. Today marks Day 1 of the 7th year of …
Kingfisher
While stalking the heron a couple of days ago, a kingfisher flew up and perched on a wooden post across the river. I don't see kingfishers very often and when I do, they do sit there to let me take a photograph. The lighting was terrible - it was very bright behind the bird. and …
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