nature photography

Critter of the Day: I herd you!

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We’ve got a duo that visits regularly, and a trio – and sometimes, they all come at once!

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I don’t know what has their attention out there, but I do know that sometimes, they get the attention of people driving by on the road!  There isn’t much that can be seen through the lilac bushes along the fence, but it’s enough that I’ve seen people stop, turn around at the intersection, and slowly make their way back again, slowly.

Time like that, I think of the kinds of trees we’ll be planting as a windbreak all long the fence line.

We may be in the boonies, but sometimes it’s not boonies enough for me! :-D

Critter of the Day: Black Capped Chickadee

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I’ve uploaded another batch of photos from the camera in the living room.  I’m so happy!  There were so many good shots, it was hard to choose which ones to post.  I’ll be putting them up, little by littler, over the next few days.

First up, we’ve got this adorable little puff ball.

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I’m not usually able to catch the birds while they’re in the lilac bushes.  The camera on its tripod is set up facing the feeding station.  By the time I’ve spotted a bird in a spot I can see with the camera (sometimes, that means quickly tilting over the tripod!) and turn the camera, they’re usually gone.  They do not stay anywhere for long!

:-D