Winter Wrap-up
Northern cardinal, male
mourning dove in winter
purple finch, female
purple finch, male
white-throated sparrow
Spot o' Sun
white-tailed deer
Come along in Red Canoe as she explores the quiet backwater of Ohio's State Parks and the scenic streams and rivers of the Midwest. Discover the beauty hidden beyond the water's edge, quietly waiting, past access points, often only inches deep!
Come browse my photography site, Nature Remains: nothing but a photograph, for full-page slide shows of my favorite images and opportunities to purchase them.
In Spring of 2008, I began the study of 2 vernal pools on my property as part of the Ohio Vernal Pool Partnership monitoring program.
My 2008 journal includes the first photos and findings, as I studied this fascinating wetland area just a few steps beyond my backdoor...
2009 photos and findings,
2010,... again!
Now, 4 years later, another season is just days away!
Travel beyond the Midwest has taken me to some beautiful places. Usually off the beaten track, these places are WILD!
Acadia National Park
New River Nature Festival
Olympic National Park
Pictured Rocks and the UP
Voyageurs National Park
(click on the text above each photo for a quick get-away)
A regularly appearing feature, "Have you seen..." takes a closer, more patient look at things usually not seen in a flattering light.
Take a look!
Each spring, as winter lessens its grip and days warm with the first fragrant breezes of a new season, we collect sap from our Sugar Maples and produce just enough syrup for ourselves for the coming year.
The progress of this year's backyard endeavor is illustrated here.
Summer 2008, the tiny jewel of the avian world, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, nested just feet from my front door. Pictures of her nest and the changing lives within are collected in this journal.
From life the size of a pea....
Cats that come to stay
(click on the text above each photo for stories in these collections)
10 comments:
We've got a spot o sun but alas, -17C with a windchill of -23C. Winds are to pick up to 50 km/hr. Sigh. And Mingus needing his exercise.
I'm not usually one to complain about the weather--I love the snow and the brightness it brings to an otherwise inhospitable day. But as winter hangs on, I miss the sunshine more than anything.
According to meteorological records, we get 5 days of clear skies in each month from November through March. That means 3/4 of the days will be clouded or partly clouded.
Is it any wonder I am craving a spot o' sunshine--a place to sit and feel it on my face, turn my back to it, fall asleep purring on the carpet...?
Lovely shots! I'm looking for my spot too! But more importantly looking for the north west wind to disappear!
If I was a White Throated Sparrow and I wanted to send my picture to my grandsparrows and fellow sparrows, I think I would chose this one of all others I have seen -- it gives me character and that special CEO look.
I am SO with you, sister. Sun. That's all I want. I'm tellin' ya, a visit to Florida in January is a double-edged sword. It makes Ohio look sooooo dreary...and yet it so incredibly restorative.
Nina, I am waiting for that spot 'o sun myself and just when I thought it was about to come..it rained. Pouring rain that turned to snow as the day waned! Now the winds are howling but tomorrow the sun should shine before the next storm arrives.
Great captures of all the birds and the farm. What a dreamy world it is where you live!
Oh my gosh! You got 'em.
Gorgeous. Gorgeous.
Are you getting these through a window?
If so - you've got a wonderful window:0)
These shots are seriously lovely.
Nina, spring is coming. Hang in there!!! Stop by sometime this week. ~kaholly
So spring has come are you and the spot that we're waiting for has already arrived ^^, Thanks for sharing dear nice photos.
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