Soggy Sunday

On a recent nice day we took a ride to Lake Erie, and for a while I fed the gulls and one lone Canada goose. These gulls are really spooky and won't come close.

This particular one trying to beat the goose to the bread.

And as always I'm taking shots of the flying gulls.
It's a yucky day, and has been raining/ drizzling all day since yesterday morning. Not too cold though, and that's a plus.
The "peeps" have moved out to the garage now into a bigger brooder box, and have gotten lots of their feathers. Steve will be starting to build their new home this week, and then they will need to be moved again. This time to their permanent home at his house where they will have a large "pasture" to roam. The survivor chick " Crush" is doing just fine, and I will be posting some pictures maybe tomorrow. Do come back..

Weekend Reflections

I know I've posted this before, but for those of you that haven't seen it, I'll show it again. It's one of my favorites. I haven't seen any reflections lately, but if you would like to see lots more, just click on over to http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com to see what James has done with this fun meme.

Skywatch Friday

After nearly 3" of heavy wet snow yesterday we were treated to a gorgeous day although it was cold most all day. Beautiful clouds, and virtually no wind. Lets hope now that our so called winter is over.
 If you want to see lots more weather related shots do click on over to http://skyley.blogspot.com

Thursday

Look what we woke up to this morning. 2.75" of heavy wet snow. That brings our total seasonal snowfall to 100". Way below last year.. It is really pretty, but I can say that this time of year, because it is already gone!

As we pulled onto the main highway this morning an Amish horse and buggy headed toward town.

All of a sudden this week, there has been a large flock of Brown-headed cowbirds invading my feeders.  Soon they will be more interested in cows than my lunch bar and will move on.
Have a great rest of the week. We're headed for some warmer weather...

World Bird Wednesday





Taking a ride on a beautiful day yesterday around the Peninsula on Lake Erie, I spotted this Canada goose out on the end of this old tree snag. Looking closer I see she is sitting on a pretty big clutch of eggs. She is right in plain site, so we can get more pictures as the eggs ( hopefully) hatch.

Of course I always have to take some shots of the gulls.

This guy had just caught a fish, and was so nice to pose for me.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. We had several bursts of snow this morning, with more accumulations coming our way tonight. Ho joy!
Do click on over to http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com to see lots more bird photos.

Macro Monday

I went Orchid shopping this past week, and came home with this beauty. When I go looking for a new one, I always try to get a different one that I don't already have. This particular one has a very light fragrance.

If you look close right in the center a shape that looks like a human nose..
Click on over to http://lisaschaos.com to see more closeups.

Easter Sunday

Driving by Chautauqua Lake this week, I noticed the gulls have returned after a short absence thus winter. I got some cool shots and will post them on World Bird Wednesday.

I actually don't remember where this swamp is, and I looked for some ducks, but didn't see any.

I've wanted to post this barn for a long time but we finally got the chance to photograph it this weekend. It is the biggest complex I have ever seen, and it has been empty for many, many years. I can only imagine how many cows used to call this home.

Last but not least, HAPPY EASTER to everyone...