I didn't get any of this on camera as my camera was outside in my vehicle, but we had a wildlife moment out back this morning. It started with my son spotting an animal at the edge of the yard. He came to me to verify its identity. It was a bobcat. So, the two of us watched the bobcat for a minute or two as it sat quietly, interested in something we couldn't see in the distance. Then, just like Continue Reading...
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In search of silence
I walk, in search of silence, somewhere near this place.I pause and stare at beauty absent of human trace. Stopped, I listen, hoping only to hear the snow fall.Maybe the breeze as it gently teases the trees so tall. Then the silence breaks, as a squirrel sounds his alert.I smile, as I trod, in their space, wishing none to hurt. The tracks below belong to the animals living here.There's proof of Continue Reading...
Deer Visit
A doe and a couple of youngsters stopped by the back edge of our yard just a few minutes ago. I snuck out the side door of the garage and was able to grab these two pictures before they loped into the woods only to be heard fleeing. Theodore and Jacqueline were able to see the deer, and both twins asked if they could hold the deer. Not today I guess. Continue Reading...
Three deer in a row
The sky was blue. Pure, deep blue. To the east the sun brightened the blue to a glow so bright I had to look away. As I brought my gaze down toward the horizon the perfect blue was interrupted by the varying height of trees near and far. The greens of the fir trees locked in shadows while the sun took its time to reach its morning path across the sky. The brush and growth on the knoll were covered Continue Reading...
Scared of a cat
I took this quick picture of a pair of white-tailed deer that suddenly appeared on the little hill next to our house. I took this picture through the window with my smaller lens on the camera so it didn’t come out so well. While I was standing there looking at them, they suddenly turned and ran. I looked to my left to see if a car was coming up the driveway and scared them. Nothing. I looked to my Continue Reading...
Deer in the yard
This is not uncommon at our house. We get deer in the yard all the time. Somehow I never get tired of it though. I love wildlife and deer are among my favorites. Moose are tops on my list, but deer aren’t far behind. One of these days I will post a blog on moose, probably more on deer too, and I will definitely cover black bear too. Occasionally a photo opportunity does arrive and I can get some Continue Reading...