I came across this maple tree that has completely changed to its fall colors. Way too early - we usually don't get fall colors until later in October. But this tree is a bit of an anomaly - it is the only one in the park that has changed color. If you notice in the …
A Walk in the Woods
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 …
