At times, the squirrels in our backyard are a flurry of activity as they chase each other around the pine trees and search for seeds under the feeders. At other times, they rest quietly among the branches, attempting to blend into their surroundings and remain concealed.
“The best place to hide is in plain sight.” ~Edgar Allan Poe
Turtles soaking in the sun along the Mississippi River and Reelfoot Lake.
“Spring has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day.” ~W. Earl Hall
Most raccoons that I have encountered in the past have turned and headed in the opposite direction. This raccoon, however, ambled right toward us. I’m guessing he was hoping for a handout.
“The land comes alive through its wild creatures.” ~Charles Fergus
When I sit out on the bench in my backyard and take photos of the birds, sometimes I think they look puzzled or even a little bit annoyed. I’m sure that’s just my imagination. 🙂
“Of all the things you wear, your expression is most noticeable.” ~Unknown
We spotted these blue herons standing in the floodwaters of Reelfoot Lake. Due to excessive rain during the past two months, the lake, which is usually out beyond the tree line, has spilled over its shores.
“Don’t pray for the rain to stop; pray for good luck fishing when the river floods.” ~Wendell Berry
A recent leisurely walk in a wooded park on a warm, sunny afternoon revealed ample evidence that springtime is finally here.
“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want — oh you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” ~Mark Twain
For the past several days, a small flock of cedar waxwings have been sunning themselves in the bushes in our back yard in the late afternoon. They seem to want to soak up every bit of sunshine that they can before the sun sets and the temperature drops.
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” ~Charles Dickens
