Hawk Watching

You don't see this every day. As we pulled into Garby Big Woods, I immediately spotted a Red-shouldered Hawk perched gracefully on one of the birdhouses. She was just relaxing there, taking in the surroundings. After I snapped a couple of photos, she glided over to another birdhouse near the treeline. She paused there for a moment, allowing me to capture a few more shots before she finally flew off. What an incredible experience!

~ Rick

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Simple And Beautiful

The unassuming sparrow... simple, plain, but beautiful.

~ Rick

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Breathtaking

Few sights are as breathtaking as a goldfinch cutting through the gloom of a cloudy, foggy day. Its vibrant feathers shine like a beacon against the gray, a truly captivating display of nature's beauty.

~ Rick

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Are They Gone?

This time every fall the Red-winged Blackbird disappear... I guess they migrate early. I guess it is still summer but they are gone. Sometimes we will see a few of them fly through but I think they are gone. This is one of the last ones we photographed.

Another Cat … Bird

Look, another Gray Catbird! This time she was perched right out in the open, allowing me to capture a much better photo. ~ Rick