Things I See

Native Brook Trout

2007-09-19T09:27:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe these little guy's were surviving in this stream.....pounding waterfalls...narrow passages amongst rocks and boulders...very slow to extremely fast white water.......yet here they were....usually just below a small set of rapids.....channeling there food supply right too them......as they sit using as little energy as possible while waiting for the next tasty tidbit......

Ricketts Glen......Waterfalls

2007-09-18T16:59:00.000-07:00

A few Waterfalls....of the 23 at Ricketts Glen......such a beautiful place...great hike ......Mother Nature at her best......Awesome Hemlocks.......Native Brook Trout.....and Perfect Weather....it dosen't get any better.....

Jackie's Choice

2007-08-31T16:18:00.000-07:00

A Special Daylily on a Special Day..........Last Bloom

Deep Woods Off

2007-08-30T18:49:00.000-07:00

I wish I could have let this Young Bull Moose borrow some of the Deep Woods Off.......from the look of the hundred's of Black Flies on him......he would have appreciated some relief.......it's a wonder they don't go mad....geeeezzzzz.......

Yearling Cow Moose

2007-08-27T18:57:00.000-07:00

She is a Young Cow Moose....Was very interested in getting to the fresh grass with the morning dew on it......so determined that she showed no fear of me.....

The Escape........

2007-08-24T06:11:00.000-07:00

It only takes a few seconds and this Big Gal can poof into the woodline....becoming imposible to see.....She turns for one last look.....insuring I am not following.....

More Moosin........

2007-08-23T11:54:00.000-07:00

A large Cow Moose eating grass off the slope.....much easier then having to get down on her knees......

Serenity

2007-08-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

It can't get much more beautiful then an early morning on this pond.......

Momma...don't let your Babies grow up to be Gobblers

2007-08-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Keepin them all in line........

More to see........

2007-08-19T13:56:00.001-07:00

More Moose.......

2007-08-16T07:45:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to have seen over 65 Moose this trip.....

Scenery & Wildlife

2007-08-15T04:45:00.000-07:00

More pic's from the Great North Woods.......

A land of wildlife.....can it stay this way?

2007-08-14T04:50:00.000-07:00

One can walk these woods for days and not see another person....logging trails are the main method of movement in the Summer....yet there are miles of Snowmobile trails and ATV trails....Canoes and Kayaks allow you to see nature along the many waterways, lakes and ponds. A wonderful place to relax and just take it all in......

Nature.....True Art.....

2007-08-13T04:41:00.000-07:00

Beauty......no matter where you look........

More Moosin Around......

2007-08-12T05:05:00.000-07:00

Many creatures share the wonderful woods of the North......with the Moose.

Moosin Around.........

2007-08-11T04:20:00.000-07:00

Another of these amazing creatures.......

Moose Pic........

2007-08-10T13:55:00.000-07:00

A few of the awesome Moose......

Moosin Around The Great North Woods

2007-08-09T11:50:00.000-07:00

A series of pic's to follow from the Great North Woods of New Hampshire......

Blooms.....:)

2007-06-22T16:28:00.001-07:00

The blooms are really starting to come on now..........

Kansas City Kicker

2007-06-21T19:18:00.000-07:00

A new favorite....for this Season

A little colour today.....

2007-06-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

A nice bloom........American Freedom.

Early Season Bloomer

2007-06-18T12:38:00.001-07:00

Early Days.......

A few Daylilies to enjoy

2007-06-15T19:46:00.000-07:00

Spacecoast Passion Released........

He is Back!

2007-02-16T07:36:00.000-08:00

Enjoying a little suet....during the snow storm....

Keep'in An Eye On Things

2007-01-30T19:22:00.000-08:00

I wondered why all my feeder's were bare of birds......I found out why....He was keeping an eye on things....

Heres look'in at you kid.....

2007-01-22T08:20:00.000-08:00

The Pileated Woodpecker......eyeball to eyeball...LOL

Hangin Out

2006-12-29T18:03:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of morning munchy buddies...........

Christmas 2006

2006-12-27T08:26:00.000-08:00

Great Grand Ma would have cherished this little Guy! The G-man enjoying Christmas Presents and curling up with his Momma for a Nap...well one of them is napping...hehehe

Hungry

2006-12-21T19:03:00.000-08:00

Just checking out the Daylilies.........

Trick Or Treat

2006-10-30T20:22:00.000-08:00

Why are they always trying to make a Monkey out of me???? Geeee Adorable, Ain't I...:)

2006-10-12T20:21:00.000-07:00

Hanging out on the kitchen counter....He say's hey....I fit right under here.....Where is the chow??

Hummer's

2006-09-11T18:01:00.000-07:00

Hummer's

Pileated Woodpecker

2006-05-11T15:03:00.000-07:00

These Guy's normally hang out in the tree-tops...and screetch..when talking to one another...then move quickly from tree to tree..in search of bores. This one...well he must be LAZY.............

It's fake...but...LOL

2006-05-02T20:34:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist...............

Chill'in Out

2006-04-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

This is a Grandson...that just knows how to "Chill Out"....LOL Always Happy .....

Spring!

2006-04-10T20:24:00.000-07:00

Spring has sprung.... and the birds have begun....returning for fun....

Mr and Mrs "C"

2006-03-19T20:23:00.000-08:00

"G" - Man

2006-01-22T16:27:00.000-08:00

The Best Grandson and Old Pappy ......can have!

Red-bellied Woodpecker....

2006-01-02T10:33:00.000-08:00

Finally got a pic where you can at least see why they call it a Red-bellied Woodpecker........

White-breasted Nuthatch.... Sitta carolinensis

2005-12-26T20:26:00.000-08:00

White-breasted Nuthatch.... Sitta carolinensis

Merry Christmas!!

2005-12-21T09:21:00.000-08:00

A Santa in the making..... Elf stage...Ho Ho Ho

Carolina Wren....Thryothorus ludovicianus

2005-12-17T05:27:00.000-08:00

These guys love to pitch the seed from feeders....the other birds seem to really like having them around. They are always darting to and fro. They can be a pain when nesting, like this year, they built nests in 4 of the hanging plant pots. One even sat on the nest when I would water the plant. They don't seem to fear, any of the other birds either.

Winter Goldfinch's

2005-12-08T16:20:00.000-08:00

Their colour's fade with the cold weather....but they are still a beautiful bird and a joy to have at the feeder's....

Red-bellied Woopecker....Centurus carolinus

2005-12-05T20:16:00.000-08:00

He came back today....he was nervous.....yet tolerated my presence for a bit....

Tufted Titmouse....Parus bicolor

2005-12-04T13:34:00.000-08:00

These are really fun to watch....they sure are mean to the other birds though....they can be very hard to get pic's of....they never sit still....rush rush rush.....

Red-bellied Woopecker....Centurus carolinus

2005-11-28T19:27:00.000-08:00

My focus or my eyes were not working very well on this one...LOL Oh well...he is still a nice looking Red-bellied Woodpecker...enjoying an afternoon snack.....

American Goldfinch....Carduelis tristis

2005-11-27T17:36:00.000-08:00

This pair seem to be going over the latest neighborhood gossip........."Sunrise at the Feeder"

Cardinal.....Cardinalis cardinalis

2005-11-26T07:15:00.000-08:00

Big Red.....stopped back by.....I wish I could capture the true red....guess I will have to get a real good camera....

White-breasted Nuthatch....Sitta carolinensis

2005-11-25T07:08:00.000-08:00

These guy's will put on a show for you....they are fun to watch going up and down the side of a tree trunk....they put on this fierce "Act" when other birds are on the feeder's. It is a combo fluff out and wing spread show...along with head bob's and aggressive body movements. I have yet to see another bird..leave in fear...LOL so I guess the "Show" is just for onlooker's enjoyment. Many folks just call these the "Upside Down Bird".....
As you can see from the last photo..it was a rather windy day, yesterday. He was spinning round and round on this suet feeder....adding to his antics.

Happy Thanksgiving !!

2005-11-23T18:37:00.000-08:00

Gobble....Gobble....Gobble.....

American Goldfinch....Carduelis tristis

2005-11-16T19:19:00.000-08:00

Bright and cheery....one of the most entertaining of the birds that visit the feeders....

House Finch....Carpodacus mexicanus

2005-11-15T14:45:00.000-08:00

Just a common House Finch.....but even the common and plain provide a beauty for us to treasure....

Red-winged Blackbird....Agelaius phoeniceus

2005-11-14T15:43:00.000-08:00

I don't normally get these guy's at my place....once in awhile at one of the pond's....but I don't see them at any of my feeder's......normally. Yesterday, was not normal.......

Chipmunk......confused

2005-11-13T15:21:00.000-08:00

Little guy thinks he is a squirrel......actually, he is peeking into the bird feeder that hangs from this old Hickory Tree.....seeing if it's worth the leap.........Yup...it was.......:)

Cardinal.....Cardinalis cardinalis

2005-11-12T17:58:00.000-08:00

A little splash of Red today.........

Blue Jay....Cyanocitta cristata

2005-11-08T18:55:00.000-08:00

Had another shade of blue today....He decided to munch on the Hickory nuts and play Peek-A-Boo from behind the English Boxwoods...

Downy Woodpecker....Picoides pubescens...Returns

2005-11-07T06:46:00.000-08:00

Yup, He is back......I think he has chosen to spend the Winter here....too

Mourning Dove....Zenaida macroura

2005-11-06T14:30:00.000-08:00

Evening views of the Mourning Dove.....

Downy Woodpecker....Picoides pubescens

2005-10-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

I know.....Sorry...it's been awhile. Hard to take pic's when it's dark both, before and after work....
This is a nice looking Male Downy Woodpecker.

Eastern Bluebird......Sialia sialis....Pair

2005-10-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

I know.....been there...done that...Hey what can I say...the Pair have decided to make the front yard...their new home. They enjoyed the day together...today.
He is very bright blue and a gorgeous orange/red......She is a bit on the "Dull" side...lol
He sits on the higher post...always is above her....typical "Male Thang"...lol
But really...he is just watching over her...she always gets to eat first..He will not let any other bird bother her...regardless of size or type. They are something to watch and a pleasure to have in the yard. I took many more pic's of them today...but I will just post a few...hope you all ...enjoy.

The Female....

The Male....

One Of Mom's Favorites........Flowering Dogwood

2005-10-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

This was one of Mom's Favorite trees. She loved it for it's beautiful creamy bloom in Spring. She also thought it's shape was very nice. I think she liked the colour in Fall and the beautiful berries...the Most of All.
The Flowering Dogwood....Cornus florida

In Fall......

A Day For Remembering........................

2005-10-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

No Words Needed..........

Cardinal.....Cardinalis cardinalis

2005-10-09T16:37:00.000-07:00

Male....at feeder...... before the crunch...and after.........what a crush......

The Eastern Bluebird.....Sialia sialis

2005-10-01T10:14:00.000-07:00

Today is Eastern Bluebird Day....LOL Well I have decided to make it such a day.......it has been a morning....early afternoon..of stalking this guy. One of my favorite birds..also a hard one for me to get good pictures of...they are normally rather camera shy.

Simplicity.......The Rose

2005-09-26T14:54:00.000-07:00

Sometimes....it's best to look up.....too

2005-09-22T17:05:00.000-07:00

When walking in the woods.....or in your yard.....you don't expect to look up to find a snake.....but it happens.....
These are not very good Pic's....but....you get the idea......

Violet

2005-09-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

Plain and simple = Beautiful

Chionodoxa....

2005-09-17T18:09:00.000-07:00

This from this Springs blooms in my garden.....the blue is one of my favorite colours in the garden.

Bleeding Heart Dicentra (Common) Close-up

2005-09-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

A unique blossom for sure.....

Quail, Bobwhite....Colinus virginianus

2005-09-12T16:32:00.000-07:00

It sure is getting darker....much earlier now. The Bobwhite.....

White-throated Sparrow.....Zonotrichia albicollis

2005-09-10T06:37:00.000-07:00

These guy's hang out on the ground, around the base of the feeder's.......

Dark-eyed Junco.....Junco hyemalis

2005-09-08T14:05:00.000-07:00

These guy's are neat....they work all the areas around the feeders...

The American Robin....Turdus migratorius

2005-09-05T18:17:00.000-07:00

I thought I would post these mainly for "Bill"...........Hope you enjoy Bill....please excuse the poor focus on a few of the pic's...I think you will still get the idea.....Nature works in strange ways...sad to say only 2 of the 4 made it......such is Life.

The Blue Jay.......Cyanocitta cristata

2005-09-04T18:53:00.000-07:00

A few pic's of babies........

A Few More Butterflies.......

2005-09-02T18:34:00.000-07:00

Swallowtails.......hanging out

Bad Hair Day..........?

2005-09-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

I remember getting a pic from my brother Chuck......It was a picture of one of his son's with his hair standing up on his head.......it looked alot like this fellow's feathers......LOL Hmmm maybe he will post the pic????

Ok, so I am a messy eater, also.

As you can see though, for a close-up.......I can look real good.....:)

More Water Features......

2005-08-31T16:25:00.000-07:00

It's all about the water.........then you start seeing more......and more......

Pinchot Lake.....Sunrise..........

2005-08-30T14:13:00.000-07:00

Nothing like a morning Sunrise over a lake to stir the soul......

Roots & Blooms......Rocks.....

2005-08-29T17:12:00.000-07:00

Just a few different pic's of the way nature works......

Roots:

Cobra

2005-08-28T09:10:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know it's not "Nature".....but it is a Cobra....lol

Hey Bill, your cousin TJ say's it has alot of "Bite" too.....:)

A Little More Of Nature......

2005-08-28T07:14:00.000-07:00

Just a few pic's of nature in the yard........

I have no idea what this is...but is looks neat...what do you "See" when you look at it ?.......

The "Thief".......

Butterflies........

2005-08-22T19:39:00.000-07:00

The winged beauties are everywhere this week.....Couldn't pass up a chance to take a few pic's of these.....

This one blends right into his surroundings.....Nature Camo!

Some were just out and "Hanging" around.....

Another pretty Monarch......

A Day For Reflections.......

2005-08-20T14:05:00.000-07:00

I found these pond reflections.....goldfish massing.....trees towering.....rather interesting to view......I hope you do too........

A Few Garden Critter's......

2005-08-18T19:12:00.000-07:00

Thought it might be interesting to post a few of the garden critter's that visit.......

They come in all sizes and shapes................

I think my buddy "Chipper" is having his way with the garden........based on his cheeks....lol

The "Walking Stick".......

Water Feature Frog's....

2005-08-17T16:56:00.000-07:00

Thought it might be fun to post a few of the "Frog's" that hang out around some of my water features.....

The "Star" of this pond is...........

A few of his "Croaking" brother's..........

The Blue Ridge Parkway......

2005-08-15T17:23:00.000-07:00

If you have never driven the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway, you have missed some of natures most beautiful scenery. So many awesome trails to hike....waterfalls....foliage.... and boulder features to see. Wildlife and wild flowers are everywhere....You owe it to yourself to see the entire parkway and it's a blast to drive too.

See.....you are missing out....take the drive.....

The beauty and wildlife always amazes me.......

A Few Morning Blooms......

2005-08-15T07:55:00.000-07:00

A touch of colour can make your day.......

Hard to believe one family of plants can offer so much......

Amazing detail in each bloom......

Picture Posting Practice.....

2005-08-14T09:25:00.000-07:00

This "Blog" thing is new to me.....posting pic's will be an learning process....please (baer) with me......
Practice and experimenting will continue for a period of time......
I shall try a few "Nature pic's" to practice with.....

I am not sure of how this formatting works .....The experiment....continues...

Hmmm... I guess you need to know something about computers and publishing to figure this out...LOL
I will try another and see what happens......

I will keep trying....when I have more time............

Scenic Views......Serenity to me......

2005-08-14T07:55:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed taking pic's of nature.....It's beauty...It's power...It's peace....

I find these places to be what real beauty is.......

Can you feel the power.....? While being surrounded by such calm.....

There are so many "Special" places and scenes like this.......They are all around us.....

A Splash of Colour.........

2005-08-14T05:30:00.000-07:00

The Daylilies are still putting out a few blooms....the peak season for bloom in my area is....around the 1st of July. This perfect perennial starts it's blooms aroundthe 3rd week in May here. They will continue to put out some colour till a hard frost.
A few morning views........

Pic's from the past...

2005-08-14T05:15:00.000-07:00

This morning while sitting out on the deck, sipping the morning coffee.....I was looking at pic's from last years vacation.....the Awesome Moose!

These animals are something to watch.....though many times I thought it was them.....watching me...and laughing

Things I See....that interest me...

2005-08-13T19:59:00.000-07:00

I am always taking photo's of things I see that are of interest to me....
I thought I would start out my new "Blog" with one of my hobbies....
I grow Hemerocallis....Daylilies
The colours are wide ranging and the bloom shapes are very interesting.....
"Beauty For A Day"