Neighborhood Sightings

All in one outing, at several locations, within a few miles of home I was fortunate enough to be enlightened by all what you see here. I also had a first time encounter with an Eastern Kingbird, very cool. The orioles were elusive and skidish, I tried my best. The Boat-tail Grackle showed up for a quick pic. I was scolded by a Red-winged Blackbird, his mate held her place. As I was heading to one of my destinations I saw a lone whitetail deer, alone and wondering. The Eastern Bluebird was busy feeding her youngsters. A bee was close by as I was taking photos of the Canada Geese out in the cut field of grass picking up their nourishment for the day. The Song Sparrow was announcing himself to all in the area. The Morning Dove showed up long enough for a quick photo. A Ceder Waxwing surprised me by stopping long enough for me to get a couple photos. I couldn't pass up the lilies and was treated with a painted turtle poking it's head above the water. I must say I didn't see him until I worked up the photo. Shortly after that I was visited by a couple of Goldfinches. Not all days are as fruitful as this, but I sure do enjoy when it is. Please enjoy.

Eastern Kingbird

You have got to be kidding...

A little better...

They gave me what they could... NOT

Boat-tail Grackle

Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird - fm

Whitetail deer

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird getting ready to feed her young

Eastern Bluebird feeding her young

I Bee Busy

Just Beecause

Grazing Geese

Song Sparrow

Mourning Dove

Ceder Waxwing

Ceder Waxwing

Lilies

Lily n Turtle (painted)

Goldfinch pair

Goldfinch