GEESE
"Mother's love grows by giving."
The adult goose was watching me closely, as she let me get a great shot of her and her beautiful goslings!
The adult goose was watching me closely, as she let me get a great shot of her and her beautiful goslings!
GOSLINGS
"Nature is my medicine."
It's hard to have a bad day when these little guys are in your way.
It's hard to have a bad day when these little guys are in your way.
BLOSSOM
"A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love."
This tree is one of the best Mothers Day gifts, I have ever received. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. Every spring it brings a smile to my face, and beauty to our yard.
This tree is one of the best Mothers Day gifts, I have ever received. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. Every spring it brings a smile to my face, and beauty to our yard.
SPRING SUNSET
"All good things must come to an end."
What a beautiful sight to see, the sun going down through the forest trees. The colors on that tree, simply amazes me..
What a beautiful sight to see, the sun going down through the forest trees. The colors on that tree, simply amazes me..
TURKEY VULTURE
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
These turkey vultures are not shy. He waited for me to walk all the way around him, to get this shot. They are just as curious as I am.
These turkey vultures are not shy. He waited for me to walk all the way around him, to get this shot. They are just as curious as I am.
TURTLES
“The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.”
There were a few turtles soaking up the spring sun. Some were a little shy and jumped in when I walked up. So, I watched them swim around until, they came up with a brightly painted shells.
There were a few turtles soaking up the spring sun. Some were a little shy and jumped in when I walked up. So, I watched them swim around until, they came up with a brightly painted shells.
PELICAN ISLAND
"If you build it, the pelicans may come."
And here they hang with all the other water fowl in the middle of Des Plains river. Truly a sight to see.
And here they hang with all the other water fowl in the middle of Des Plains river. Truly a sight to see.
PELICANS
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."
Watched as the pelicans flocked close together fishing. The first couple would dive their heads in the water and the rest would then follow. A few more flew over when they noticed the fishing was good!
Watched as the pelicans flocked close together fishing. The first couple would dive their heads in the water and the rest would then follow. A few more flew over when they noticed the fishing was good!
RED-WINGED BLACK BIRD
"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow."
These cleaver little birds are most often found by a marsh. Just one reason why I love them so much!
These cleaver little birds are most often found by a marsh. Just one reason why I love them so much!
SPRING
“There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction”
When these little beauties appear, you know spring is finally here. At least the snow shouldn't last for very long. It's a good feeling to hear all the birds singing, all of their beautiful songs. Won't be able to find these creatures in the leafy trees, before long!
When these little beauties appear, you know spring is finally here. At least the snow shouldn't last for very long. It's a good feeling to hear all the birds singing, all of their beautiful songs. Won't be able to find these creatures in the leafy trees, before long!
WHITE HAWK
“Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.”
The beautiful white hawk is back in sight. Caught him flying over my car. By time I drove back around, he was feeding on the ground. This is a very shy raptor, got this shot when he was flying on out of there.
The beautiful white hawk is back in sight. Caught him flying over my car. By time I drove back around, he was feeding on the ground. This is a very shy raptor, got this shot when he was flying on out of there.
SEAGULLS
“Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail.”
These birds are much prettier in their natural setting. And not in parking lots,dive booming people. Right now they are at a still water pond, doing their natural thing. 
These birds are much prettier in their natural setting. And not in parking lots,dive booming people. Right now they are at a still water pond, doing their natural thing.
RED TAILS
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
This Red Tailed is as beautiful in flight up in the sky. Just as they are amazing to see way up in the Evergreen trees.
This Red Tailed is as beautiful in flight up in the sky. Just as they are amazing to see way up in the Evergreen trees.
STATE BIRD
“A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.”
Oh, and can these birds sing. You defiantly hear cardinals long before you see the them. And once you hear them they are so easy to spot.
Oh, and can these birds sing. You defiantly hear cardinals long before you see the them. And once you hear them they are so easy to spot.
SWANS
“Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.”
I watched these swans dance in the water for days. There beauty can take your breath away.
I watched these swans dance in the water for days. There beauty can take your breath away.
MALLARD DUCKS
“The only thing that will stop you from fulfilling your dreams is you.”
You hardly ever see these ducks without their mates. As usually the male is more colorful than the female. No doubt he will follow her anywhere, for the rest of their lives.
You hardly ever see these ducks without their mates. As usually the male is more colorful than the female. No doubt he will follow her anywhere, for the rest of their lives.
EAGLE MATES
“A friend is like an eagle; you don't find them flying in flocks”
Such an amazing sight when you see and eagle. But, when you see two sitting next to each other it is truly uplifting. I hope these raptors come back for many years to come.
Such an amazing sight when you see and eagle. But, when you see two sitting next to each other it is truly uplifting. I hope these raptors come back for many years to come.
JUVANILE BALD EAGLE
“Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can fly.”
I am guessing by the end of this year, this juvenile bald eagle will have his white head and tail. Then there will be no second guessing, on what kind of raptor it is.
I am guessing by the end of this year, this juvenile bald eagle will have his white head and tail. Then there will be no second guessing, on what kind of raptor it is.
GREAT BLUE HERON
"Our patience will achieve more than our force."
Spring must be right around the corner. The still water pond is only half covered with ice. This is where the fishing is good, and the views are very nice! Come summer this pond will be full of these beautiful creatures.
Spring must be right around the corner. The still water pond is only half covered with ice. This is where the fishing is good, and the views are very nice! Come summer this pond will be full of these beautiful creatures.
TURKEY BIRDS
“Looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.”
Wild Turkeys all around. Kicking and scratch, looking for food on the snow covered ground. These huge creature are almost to beautiful to eat. What an awesome creature, I am so amazed to meet!
Wild Turkeys all around. Kicking and scratch, looking for food on the snow covered ground. These huge creature are almost to beautiful to eat. What an awesome creature, I am so amazed to meet!
FAVORITE FUNGI
“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”
I'm fascinated with the growth of fungi. And these mushrooms are so cool!
Never before have I ever seen pink mushroom. Must be poison!
I'm fascinated with the growth of fungi. And these mushrooms are so cool!
Never before have I ever seen pink mushroom. Must be poison!
MORE FUNGI
“You must grow like a tree, not like a mushroom”
This is interesting to see. Two different types of fungi growing on the same dead tree.
This is interesting to see. Two different types of fungi growing on the same dead tree.
LOVE IS AMAZING
"Love is, above all, the gift of oneself."
These two are always in the same tree. When I saw that they were next to eachother truely amazing to me. Love the way he is looking at her.
These two are always in the same tree. When I saw that they were next to eachother truely amazing to me. Love the way he is looking at her.
A PRETTY PAIR
“Attraction is not a choice.”
These are Black and White Warblers, playing in the trees. Just another little bird you rarely see. Unless, of course you are me!
These are Black and White Warblers, playing in the trees. Just another little bird you rarely see. Unless, of course you are me!
LIFE MATES
“Love is the river of life in the world.”
The Mute Swan is so beautiful all fluffed up, trying to stay warm on such a cold winter's day.
The Mute Swan is so beautiful all fluffed up, trying to stay warm on such a cold winter's day.
TAKE FLIGHT
"If you can't teach me to fly, teach me to sing."
The Great Egret is an amazing creature. The way they wait for their food to swim by. And those long legs crack me up when they decide to fly!
The Great Egret is an amazing creature. The way they wait for their food to swim by. And those long legs crack me up when they decide to fly!
BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
“Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.”
When the moon is full it's a sight to see. Coming up from the horizon for you and me..Moon beams shine all around into the night without a sound.
Once it is high in the air, it is hard to not to stare. Weather you are off in a dream or sitting along a stream. Take in a full moon. You will definitely know what I mean.
When the moon is full it's a sight to see. Coming up from the horizon for you and me..Moon beams shine all around into the night without a sound.
Once it is high in the air, it is hard to not to stare. Weather you are off in a dream or sitting along a stream. Take in a full moon. You will definitely know what I mean.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
"Two lives, two hearts joined together in friendship united forever in love."
Here are the Red Tail Hawks I love to stalk. I just can't get enough of them. I'm sure you can see why!
First kiss!
First kiss!
WOOD DUCKS
“Happy as a duck in water”
What a beautiful pair of Wood Ducks.This was the first time I have ever seen these brilliant ducks. Can't wait to see if they return this spring.
What a beautiful pair of Wood Ducks.This was the first time I have ever seen these brilliant ducks. Can't wait to see if they return this spring.
BUSY AS A BEE
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
Busy as a bee, is what I aim to be.
Busy as a bee, is what I aim to be.
REFLECT
"The real woman smiles in trouble,gathers strength from distress,
and grows brave by reflection."
I call this the thinking pond. When you see it reflections in the water, it makes you think!!!
and grows brave by reflection."
I call this the thinking pond. When you see it reflections in the water, it makes you think!!!
CAUGHT IN A WEB
"A spider spins his web strand by strand."
In the dew of day break it's easy to see, truly how beautiful these creatures can be.
In the dew of day break it's easy to see, truly how beautiful these creatures can be.
SILLY GOOSE
"However well organized the foundations of life may be,
life must always be full of risks"
Getting the ducks in a row is one thing, getting geese to do this is another....There's always one goof ball in every bunch.
life must always be full of risks"
Getting the ducks in a row is one thing, getting geese to do this is another....There's always one goof ball in every bunch.
FALL SUNSET
“A beautiful sunset that was mistaken for a dawn.”
You know your day is done, when you have nothing to do but take in the sunset..it sets you free.
You know your day is done, when you have nothing to do but take in the sunset..it sets you free.
THE GATHERING
“Home is where you hang your head”
I am almost positive the main reason the leaves turn colors and fall, is to give these little creatures something to do.. This little guy was working hard, getting his nest ready for the winter weather.
I am almost positive the main reason the leaves turn colors and fall, is to give these little creatures something to do.. This little guy was working hard, getting his nest ready for the winter weather.
OH DEER
“You can't run away from trouble. There ain't no place that far.”
Caught these deers while I was on my way out of the sub-division. I must have spooked them. Next thing I knew they were in leaps and bounds, white tailing it out of there.
Caught these deers while I was on my way out of the sub-division. I must have spooked them. Next thing I knew they were in leaps and bounds, white tailing it out of there.
NESTING
"The more effort you put into something,the more you get in return."
It takes one branch at a time to make a well built nest. I watched this hawk break the branch from the tree with is talons and fly off to his place.. Unbelievable! I have some awesome shots of this hawk, as he flew right over my head.
It takes one branch at a time to make a well built nest. I watched this hawk break the branch from the tree with is talons and fly off to his place.. Unbelievable! I have some awesome shots of this hawk, as he flew right over my head.
SWAN ATTACK
“Love is the river of life in the world.”
Wow, where is the love? These creature are beautiful but, they're so mean...Look as she scares away the ugly duckling.
Wow, where is the love? These creature are beautiful but, they're so mean...Look as she scares away the ugly duckling.
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
"Whatever begins, also ends"
Well, well, well...what do we have here? Oh, it's a Eagle flock eating dinner. I was hoping to see them eating fish. But, they are scavenger too.. That's so cool.
Well, well, well...what do we have here? Oh, it's a Eagle flock eating dinner. I was hoping to see them eating fish. But, they are scavenger too.. That's so cool.
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