Our next door neighbor's pet goes for a doggie paddle:
A Tricolored Heron moves purposefully along the edge of our lawn:
Great Egrets are much more shy, so I must capture this view through the back patio window:
A Muscovy Duck leads her five new hatchlings:
A Gray Squirrel nibbles on an acorn in our front yard:
A flyover by Egyptian Geese:
Close-up of a Green Iguana on our lawn:
The International Space Station passed over our house in November, 2016:
A half hour before sunrise, we pass the gate to our subdivision as we head out to the wetlands:
A Long-tailed Skipper visits a Lantana blossom:
Snow Moon rising:
An early morning rainbow over the wetlands:
I have placed the blog on auto-pilot for a couple of weeks as we are dealing with some demands on our time involving neighbors and loved ones, not me personally. I promise to get back to visit you all as things settle down.
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Linking to Misty's CAMERA CRITTERS,
Linking to Eileen's SATURDAY'S CRITTERS,
Linking to GOOD FENCES by Gosia
Linking to WEEKEND REFLECTIONS by James
Linking to BirdD'Pot by Anni
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday by Stewart
Linking to Today's Flowers Friday by Denise
Linking to Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday) by NC Sue
Linking to ALL SEASONS by Jesh
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Thank you so much! I love all your photos. Boy and dog. And the rainbows. Glad to see them!
ReplyDeletea boy and his Labradoodle...now that's the epitome of life
ReplyDeleteGreat series! I love the iguana and the goose. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeletewow your lace is very lovely Thanks for joining to my fences. Love from Europe
ReplyDeleteKen, I love everything in your photos! What a gorgeous iguana! And your entire series is beautiful and captivating. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you've got herons, egrets and iguanas on your lawn!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of photos and a very handsome iguana. His eye was really focused on you.
ReplyDeleteBeaut shots.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of photos!
ReplyDeleteThe birds are great, but my favorite is the squirrel!
Every thing looks so warm & inviting on this cold January day. I enjoyed it all.
ReplyDeleteYou have a heck of a backyard! Love all the wildlife!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I would never move oof your lawn with a view like that and all those birds passing by. Fabulous shots as usual and hope you can get all things resolved happily with nrighbours and family Kenneth.
ReplyDeleteHi Ken, stopping back to say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice collection of pics. Especially love the tricolored heron, egret, and skipper. You always share such stunning photos with us. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. I like that first shot.
ReplyDeleteThe duck family sure is sweet! And the tricolor heron shows up so well in that light! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove it all today Ken! I don't believe I've ever seen an Egyptian goose before in flight! NOR a Muscovy duck with ducklings! These are all incredible photos. Still giggling over the 'doggie paddle'...sweet.
ReplyDeleteI want to send along my gratitude for your sharing this post with us bird enthusiasts at I'd Rather B Birdin'. Much appreciated!!
I adore the boating picture
ReplyDeleteSuperb photos!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for your family and/or friends going through a difficult time and I'm glad you are there for them.... Beautiful selection as always. The butterfly and all of the skies and ... well, every picture really is perfect. Even muscovy babies are adorable, which goes to prove something or other I'm sure! That pup gives new meaning to the phrase 'dog-paddle'.....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots! I've never seen Egyptian Geese before. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely variety of things to see! I love the ducklings and the butterfly and, of course, the rainbow.
ReplyDeleteYou live in paradise! Such wonderful pictures, Uncle Ken!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! Some great close-ups. And oh what cute Muscovy ducklings!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos! Love everyone of them. The angle of the butterfly - perfect! Thanks so much for sharing your latest discoveries with ALL SEASONS! Iguana on your lawn - that hasn't happened to me yet:) Have a great week, full of new discoveries:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Made me love nature all the more. Been a long time since I last saw a rainbow.
ReplyDeleteWow - all that action right outside your windows had me in awe. The Iguana!!! My jaw dropped when I saw that photo especially. The wetlands are a great place too from what you show. You've a life rich with natural wonders. Gorgeous rainbows too.
ReplyDeleteSend good wishes as you attend to life's matters. Cheers now :D)
All these photos are so beautiful. Thank you.
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