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This pretty blue flower came up in the yard, probably from a pack of mixed flower seeds I had spread out earlier in the spring. One of the few truly blue flowers that grow on our place. Many of the flowers called blue appear to be more purple to my eye.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in June 2021

The thistles died so beautifully that I had to keep them.

Went around with the camera to find interesting subjects covered with morning dew. Flowers just seem to look very pretty all decked out in sparkling drops of water. These are all wildflowers growing on our property during March 2019. In Montell, Uvalde County, Texas.

A member of the sparrow family, these small birds only come through our area during migration. There are distinct regional differences among members of the species depending on where they are found. I think this one is known as the slate-colored variety. A pretty bird and one that I seldom see.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in February 2022

This juvenile male was showing some attitude as he posed on a small twig- then he got an itch that caused him to fluff out his neck feathers.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in May 2021

Ce Bruant m'a totalement sorti de ma zone de confort soit à contrejour en plein soleil. Et pratiquement derrière moi, pourquoi faire simple...

Juvenile golden-fronted woodpecker. A male, based on the hint of red you can see on top of his head. He was at the bird bath getting a drink and the parent birds were in nearby trees calling out to him. This species seems to stay in family groups longer than some other species of birds.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during August 2020

A monarch butterfly dipping deep into the nectar of a yellow iris.

 

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during March 2020

These caterpillars were eating the leaves off my parsley growing in the garden. I think they are black swallowtail caterpillars. There were many of them and the parsley did not last long. I will need to plant more of it next spring to ensure we have enough to share.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in June 2021

On a ranch near George West, Texas. Lots of noisy green jays here. Green jays live in family groups and youngsters stay with their parents to help with the next brood of hatchlings before moving on to form their own family groups. Interesting behavior. There tends to be one always on lookout from a high perch and this makes it hard photograph them unless you can find a spot to hide and wait for them to show up.

 

European starlings are residents to my backyard in Portland, Texas.

This youngster was busy exploring my yard and enjoying the goodies in the various bird feeders. He posed on a leaning mesquite tree.

 

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in June 2020

We still had plenty of wildflowers blooming in November. This one is a type of salvia commonly called blue sage or mealy sage. They are very similar and I'm never quite sure which one. The butterflies like it.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during November 2020

My favorite butterfly image from Big Bend National Park. These thistle were blooming in various locations and the butterflies were attracted. This giant swallowtail was very accommodating to a portrait session.

 

Big Bend National Park along the Window Trail in June 2019.

Back to working on photos after a couple of weeks break for a visit from the granddaughter. Still behind but getting closer to caught up.

A better shot of the black and white warbler as it perched on top of a bare branch, just above a patch of ball moss.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in January 2021.

In Montell, Uvalde County, Texas

Gray hairstreak butterfly seen in my yard during during October 2017. Portland, San Patricio County, Texas.

Enfin, ma sortie Printanière aux couleuvres :-)

 

I found quite a few yellow-rumped warblers (Myrtle) in Rockport, Texas at a wetlands nature park. They were enjoying a nice sunny, yet cool, day.

 

Demo Garden Wetlands in Rockport, Texas during Feb 2020.

This owl was a surprise visitor and even better that it was out in daylight so I could get decent shots. Barred owls are large and this is the first time I have seen one. I have to give credit to my husband who spotted it first as it swooped down to snag a dove from the backyard feeding area. Luckily it waited around for me to go grab my camera. This was in January 2019.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas.

 

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I am so appreciative of all the attention given, likes and comments from so many for this photo. Thank you, thank you!

Taken in Oak Openings Metro Park, Toledo, Ohio. The size of a large mouse.

Un clin d'oeil à ma grande soeur qui a toujours eu un 'faible' pour les cocottes :)

Who's studying who here? This butterfly was resting on one of the leaves of our fig tree and seemed to be looking straight into the lens. It is called a goatweed leafwing, a rather unfortunate name (in my opinion) for such a beautiful orange colored butterfly.

Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in July 2021

“Seagull on a log at the water with Queen Anns Lace and other wildflowers on the shore of Lake Ontario at the waterfront trail in squires beach , Martins photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , August 7. 2023”

 

“Scottish thistles”

“Queen Anns lace wild flowers”

“Lake Ontario”

Heron

“Seagull on a log”

“Scottish thistles”

“August 2023”

“Duffins creek marsh”

“Veggie omelet”

“Wild Asters”

“Flowering trees”

Goldenrod

“Cropped photograph”

Family

Sunset

“Bokeh”

“Nature Bokeh”

Shrubs

Oak tree

Trees

Stones

Reflections

Reflection

Dogwood

“Duffins trail”

“blue sky”

“cloud cover”

“yellow Tamarack tree”

“Tamarack tree”

“Waterfront trail on Lake Ontario”

“Colourful bird houses”

Autumn

Shadows

Reflections

“Large mushroom”

“Duffins creek”

Discovery bay

“cropped photograph”

“closeup photograph”

“Martins photographs”

Ajax

Ontario

Milkweed

Canada

Duffins creek

Favourites

IPhone XR

“iPhone SE 2020”

Mushroom

wildflowers

“Lake Ontario”

“Mouth of Duffins creek marsh”

“white Deadnetles”

River

Dogwood

Seagull

Woods

Favourites

“Duffins marsh”

“Duffins trail”

“Waterfront trail on Lake Ontario”

“Large tree”

It's always interesting to me when you focus on something in front of you...sometimes the things in the background become more beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday. HBW!

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