Never Just a Photograph

Friday, February 13, 2015

Little Zachary Only Three Weeks Old

Here's little three week old Zachary. This tired little guy probably didn't like all the rearranging when he was trying to sleep, but he sure was a trouper.

Zachary - 3 Weeks Old

He's already a Duck Fan!

Mr. Bear wishes he'd wake up to play.


Dressed in his baseball uniform that his Daddy wore when he was his age.

It's so hard to keep those little eyes open!

Mommy and Baby

"I'm tired, now can I go back to sleep?"

Monday, February 2, 2015

Around My Yard - in January (& More)

I stepped outside of my yard for a few other special shots to share with you. First and foremost, my favorite shot of the month, my little grandson Zachary, who was born January 20th.


Little Zachary only a few hours old

I stopped by the Meadowlark Prairie Wetlands, and spotted a beautiful Great Blue Heron sitting on the bank just waiting for me to take his picture.

Great Blue Heron

Over at the local park where a bunch of Canadian Geese hanging around, as well as some unusual Pilgrim Geese that sparked my attention.

Pilgrim Goose

Canadian Goose

Back at home I had a squirrel who wanted in my bird food

and some cute little birds to watch.

Spotted Towhee

Dark-eyed Junco

Black-capped Chickadee

And last but not least, my favorite hound, Jack.

Jack - My Basset Hound

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Around My Yard: in December

There wasn't much action this month, except for an extraordinarily beautiful Cooper's Hawk who decided to fly into my yard one day.

I was sitting at my computer, and happened to glance out the window, to see this magnificent bird only a few feet from me, and in my grass of all places! He must have been interested in capturing one of the smaller birds that were hanging around. He quickly moved to a fence post while I was grabbing my camera, and he stayed there long enough for me to get the shot!

Cooper's Hawk

The Cooper's Hawk is a medium sized hawk, who fly's at high speeds and quickly pounces on their prey. They hunt American Robins, Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, and many other smaller to medium-size birds. They are also known to eat insects and reptiles. Females are one-third larger than the males.

Cooper's Hawk

I did miss the shot of the cute fluffy gray squirrel that was in my yard too, and who was apparently hungry, because he knocked down my bird feeder and broke it. I decided to make a make-shift feeder for my friends, until I can get a replacement.

This guy appreciates the plate of food (Golden-crowned Sparrow)

While I was getting ready for family to visit over Christmas, I spotted a pair of ducks visiting my pond, who seemed to be enjoying their swim quite nicely. I don't see them in the pond very often, so it's always a pleasant surprise.

A pair of Mallard Ducks (Male has the green head)

Happy New Year, and may 2015 bring you all that you hope for!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Around My Yard - in November

November arrived on the scene, and it definitely began to feel like winter! But in spite of the cold, I captured some beautiful birds hanging around my place.