The Snow Geese are back at Reelfoot Lake, and the Bald eagles are keeping an eye on them in hopes of acquiring an easy meal. Whenever a lookout detects a threat from an eagle, a call goes out to the rest of the flock, and the Snow Geese take flight.
“If you feel the urge, don’t be afraid to go on a wild goose chase. What do you think wild geese are for anyway?” ~Will Rogers
Driving along the levee beside the Mississippi River, I spotted an American Kestrel perched on a power line, hunting for insects and small prey. It is a small and colorful member of the falcon family.
“There are things we see with our eyes, sitting high and looking out. And there are things we see with our hearts, sitting still and looking in.” ~Philip Gulley
” … the darkening sky is streaked with splendid color as the sun drops slowly to sleep.” ~Unknown
Some squirrels don’t like having their photo taken. I liked this little squirrel’s attitude. He decided that if he was going to have his picture taken, he was going to put his best foot forward and show his good side.
“Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.” ~Derek Jeter
Despite the overcast skies, we recently headed to Reelfoot Lake in hopes of seeing the white pelicans. After looking for them in all the usual places, we finally found them at our last stop of the day. It quickly became obvious that we weren’t the only ones watching them. We spotted five eagles sitting high atop the trees — perhaps hoping to pick off a wounded pelican as easy prey. Unfortunately, the grey day changed to a light drizzle, and then to rain, and our time of watching the pelicans came to an end.
“We could all take a lesson from the weather, it pays no attention to criticism.” ~Unknown
A sun dog seen in the sky near our house in November.
“There are people who can achieve huge success in life, while adding a bit of fun and a splash of colour to this increasingly grey world.” ~Peter James
It’s been quiet in our backyard since the hummingbirds headed south for the winter, with their flurry of activity being sorely missed. Here are a few photos taken shortly before they headed out.
“Goodbye? Oh no, please. Can’t we go back to page one and do it all over again?” ~Winnie the Pooh
After viewing a series of photos that I took of this butterfly back in October, I decided to post them in animated motion. The butterfly looks very graceful as it dances around the flower gathering nectar.
“Do a loony-goony dance ‘cross the kitchen floor. Put something silly in the world that ain’t been there before.” ~Shel Silverstein
“Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it.” ~Henry Middleton
“With six small diamonds for his eyes
He walks upon the summer skies,
Drawing from his silken blouse
The lacework of his dwelling house.”
~ Robert P. Tristram Coffin
walking on a country road 