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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Blustery


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Last weekend was cold and blustery.  Though us humans preferred to be inside, the wildlife had no choice.  Still, it was quite nice to be out (even though there were a few snowflakes about).


Even in the fierce winds (expected gusts over 50 mph), the swifts seemed to cut right through the winds.  Amazing/


I tree must have been knocked down overnight.


Last year's cattails have been splintered and sheared off.  Now there is room for the new growth.


The river was a little choppy, but not a problem.  Lucky we aren't on one of the big lakes!


I had a little yard-work to do.  Looks like the woodpeckers are also busy.



Sunday, May 15, 2016

Homecoming


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Editorial - Forgot to post this a month ago!

The weather has warmed up and the old friends were about.  The painted turtles were about in the turtle marsh . . .




The osprey are nesting.  I am so glad to see them again this year.


The redwing blackbirds are thick as thieves!



The blue herons back . . .


. . . as are the common mergansers!


It is good to see the old friends again.