Serendipity

Blue Jay, 4/4/13 Spring has sprung and with it, so have the birds returned to the bird feeder. I am going to continue trying for some great shots of the birds that come to our yard to eat and visit...and here are some recent shots of the birds! The first birds that came back to the field behind our home, are the geese. This year though, the couple that visited daily last Spring, has grown to a flock of some 20 birds. However, I am thinking that these two are the ones from last year, they can usually be found not far from the edge of the yard. 3/26/13 4/7/13 The next ones that I got photos of are the cardinals...they have hung around most of the Winter, but seemed to have no problem finding the feeder once I put it out. 3/30/13 4/9/13 4/9/13 Sparrows are almost always present at the feeder... 4/6/13 And a new arrival this past week...the Red-Winged Black bird! 4/9/13 Mourning doves have also remained here all Winter long....

Tasty bean greens! 7/8/12 I am still amazed every time I see a deer or another wild animal...they are such marvelous creatures to watch! I have had the good fortune over the past couple of weeks to get some decent shots of some deer that have visited the field across the road from us. I got this gal right before she headed into the weeds, and I didn't know she was there until I was alerted by my brother. 7/6/12 I decided to keep a more frequent watch of the field and was rewarded two mornings later with a mamma doe and her twins. At first, they came out of the weeds calmly...7/8/12 But children must play...7/8/12 Oops...not too sure footed, apparently!  7/8/12 That evening, the two adults were back out, and feeding. Yummy greens!  7/8/12 Alert to sights and sounds...7/8/12 They moved within a small area to eat, never venturing far from the edge of the field.  7/8/12 Here...she sees me but is more curious than a...