Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Late Spring Splendor


Wood Lake

Summer is here. The long lazy days under the sun are spread out like a lush wedding banquet. The air hangs heavy, raspberries are erupting with tart flesh and nests are becoming increasingly empty. So, I better publish my spring post stragglers! I love this heron shot with a goose photo bomb.


Wood Lake

A late day tale of two families.



An old stairway melts into the hillside.


Wood Lake

A muskrat reflects on a vegetarian meal.





Wood lake

A bufflehead is profiled.


Wood Lake

A doe at dusk.


Wild River State Park

A camouflage tree frog scales a log.


Stower Seven Lakes Trail

Two swans diverge.


Richfield Lake

Hang in there weird chicken.


White Tail Woods

Old Aspens


White Tail Woods

A winding walk to remember.

Wood Lake

Red wings are better than buffalo wings.

Wood Lake

It's a snap!


Wood Lake

No trouble with the curve.



Richfield Lake

Splendor in the grass. 

Have you met Mrs. Pigface?


I'm opening up my old school doodle diaries over at The Chorus of the Crows!


Happy Independence Day!


34 comments:

Jeanna said...

Lovely and transporting captures. What is that striped beaver like rodent? One of natures gingers. I love that a few families have gotten together for a walk or exodus.

Lady Fi said...

Wow - gorgeous shots.

A Colorful World said...

Just wonderful! Each photo is just perfect! Love them all! What a great place to see birds and wildlife. I haven't been around much, just trying to get a little caught up with you today. Will check out Chorus next. Don't forget to see my Reply on the book club blog.

TheChieftess said...

Lovely and interesting shots!!!

Gayle said...

Enjoyed these very much and choose the tree frog as a favorite.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

All the images adn your words are marvellous Sharon.

Breathtaking said...

Hello!:) A delightful variety of critters and nature shots. Love all the Wood Lake captures, but also the frog, I had to look really hard to discover him.:)

DJan said...

Now these are a lot of fun pictures. I like the snap! and the cool heron, with plenty of fun in between. :-)

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

All of these are beautiful, Sharon--you have a gift of capturing nature. But I love, love, love the second photo or the families walking down the road.

Pieni Lintu said...

Lovely nature shots - thanks for linking up with us!

betty-NZ said...

Lovely variety of critters! I love the wooden walkway and the weird chicken!!

Lea said...

A great series of photos!
It is astonishing how fast those goslings will grow up!
Have a wonderful day!
Lea

Anne said...

Beautiful photos!

DUTA said...

The old stairway merging with the hillside is just fascinating! The same applies to the goose families walking down the road.
Awsome shots!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

You got great frog shots!

carol l mckenna said...

Absolutely magnificent nature shots ~ each one is so special ~

Happy Day, Week and Happy 4th of July to the USA.

Maude Lynn said...

These are all so gorgeous!

Tweedles -- that's me said...

Beautiful,, beautiful!
love
tweedles

Birgitta said...

Beautiful and great photos!

Jessica @ Independent Travel Cats said...

Lovely nature shots - love the heron and the geese! ~ Jessica

Natasha said...

These are just stunning Sharon, the shots of the beaver and the heron are just lovely! - Tasha

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sharon, wonderful series of critters and lovely images. The frog is one of my favorites. The first shot of the heron is gorgeous. But, they are all awesome! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your 4th of July weekend!

Su-sieee! Mac said...

I like your point of view a lot. Grand photos and lively words.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Beautiful photos, love the photo bomb.

Liplatus said...

Beautiful nature pictures!
Funny picture duck family for a walk.
Greetings

Anni said...

I don't think I've ever seen the 'weird chicken' species before today! [lol]

And, honestly, I've never EVER seen a Bufflehead out of water. That's a new one ...if ever I see them, they're always at a far distance, and most times, dipping with tail up in the air, feeding on the river/lake bottoms, catching the 'catch of the day'. Exceptional image.

In fact, all your photos today are fabulous Sharon.

Thank you so much for adding your post link! We birders at I'd Rather B Birdin' always appreciate you participating!!

Unknown said...

Lovely pictures!!

Thank you for joining #MondayEscapes :D

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos from Wood lake! Your second one is too cute! Love the close-ups from the muskrat, the deer, and the tree frog (almost missed the last one:) ) Many thanks for sharing your adventure with SEASONS, and hope to "see" you back next week with one of your beautiful captures. But first, a Happy Independence Day to you!

ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said...

You've really outdone yourself, Sharon.

So many different critters, and wonderful shots of each.
~

Handmade in Israel said...

Beautiful photos! That heron shot is incredible... but I love the "family photo" of the geese too.

Kristiina said...

Amazing photos. I have to admire, how many different animals you have captured.

R. Täysin arkista

NCSue said...

I rather like the "weird chicken"!
Thanks for sharing these great photos at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/07/happy-independence-day.html

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Great shots of so many animals. Love it!

Unknown said...

Wonderful photos all of them! The heron shot is amazing and I love the goslings and the muskrat.