25-MAY-2015
Strut Your Stuff!
Pigeons, ducks and geese are plentiful along the waterway at Alton Baker Park. This Rock Pigeon, seemed to be so sure if itself, all decked out in such beautiful colors. I found this information about Rock Pigeons:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rock_Pigeon/id
"Color Pattern - Variable in color, but most birds are bluish gray with two black bands on the wing and a black tip to the tail. Most birds have iridescent throat feathers. Wing patterns may include two bars, dark spots, or can be plain. The tail is usually dark tipped."
I am continually in awe of the beauty and design found everywhere in nature. We humans can only copy such superior design. To me it is evidence of superior wisdom.
26-MAY-2015
The Pollinator!
According to the USDA, bees are the champion pollinators! Here is some evidence of their effectiveness. This bee's hind legs are heavily coated with pollen, and it didn't seem to be done yet! I thought it looked beautiful against this brightly colored flower! Photo made at Alton Baker Park.
This is my last post before surgery. I will have my eye surgery tomorrow morning. The doctor has told me that recovery is four to six weeks. But I hope I can get on the computer before very long. Carol will be checking my mail. Thanks for looking at today's photo!
Vern
04-JUN-2015
The Patient's Patch
Vern received good news from his Doctor today. This was his one week after surgery appointment. The Doctor said all looks good. We are to continue his medication routine until we see the doctor again next month, & he must wear the patch over his eye while he sleeps for 6 weeks. One of the drops is to keep the eye from rejecting the cornea. His vision has improved in the past week and he is seeing as well as he did before surgery. Vern is a good patient! He is anxiously waiting to get out on his photo shoots again. :)
Best wishes,
Carol
07-JUN-2015
Found a bird to pose for me!
Being a bit slowed down at present, I was able to find a bird that would stand still long enough to pose for me. Hard to identify, anyone know the ID? :) I learned that "Her name is Jewel - she's a blue parrot from the movie "Rio" put out by Blue Sky Studio" (thanks Laura)
My eye seems to be recovering well, though a slow process. I am beginning to sit in front of the computer a bit at a time. The concern for the first month and a half is to keep the eye from rejecting the cornea. It was heartwarming to get all the kind well wishes. Thank you!
08-JUN-2015
Bushy Tail
I saw this squirrel in the backyard today, in great light, and couldn't resist a picture or two. I liked how it highlighted the tail.
27-MAY-2015
One Last View of Eaglets in the Nest
Regrettably, I haven't been able to follow the growth of the baby eagles in their nest on Skinner Butte this year. This is a shot of the pair made in May. In June, they have likely flown.
09-JUN-2015
Delicate and Beautiful
I don't know what plant this is. I saw it growing in the water at Delta Ponds on a visit there. I thought it was delicate and beautiful.
11-JUN-2015
Our First Day-lily Bloom
Carol called my attention to the first daylily bloom in our backyard today. So I did the best thing I knew how. I shot it! Can you find the tiny ant in it? I noticed it when processing the image. Eyesight is improving!
12-JUN-2015
A Lot of Fluff
I watched this robin for a bit last month, as it sat on a tree limb in Delta Ponds. When if fluffed its feathers I thought it was a good opportunity to get a different look. It certainly is!
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13-JUN-2015
Neighborhood Tree Carving
There is a bare tree in a local neighborhood yard that has been turned into an art piece. Someone did a great job of carving animals and birds into the tree. Among the carvings is this black bear and cub. In the right light I could see this causing concern for a person walking by. :) Also found on the tree are an owl, raccoon, rabbit and barking dog. All are very well done.
14-JUN-2015
Splinter Owl
This appears to be a new, or old, type of owl, of the wood variety. This one happens to be another of the carvings in the neighborhood tree that was also featured in yesterday's PAD. I posted a small gallery of images of the tree carvings -
http://www.pbase.com/fotabug/neighborhood_tree_carving
I recall another owl, in Montana, that I cautiously approached so as to not scare it away, only to find that it wasn't going anywhere. It turned out to be of the same variety. I looked around sheepishly to see if anyone had seen me. Fortunately, no one had. :)