A double rainbow was visible when an afternoon rainstorm skirted by:
As I was roasting a chicken on their patio grill, I ran for my camera when a colorful House Fince started singing in a nearby tree:
A curious Black-capped Chickadee landed on the fineal atop an umbrella on the deck:
It eyed me from a post on the deck railing:
Agramonte, their 10 year old Tibetan Mastiff, struck a regal pose:
Siboney, from his same blood line, at 1 1/2 years old is now almost as big:
Mary Lou and I visited the Japanese Garden at Fabyan Park in nearby Geneva. The foot brige and its railings cast pleasant reflections:
For the past few years, a pair of Great Horned Owls has raised its family in a tree at Fabyan Park. This spring two owlets were hatched, but only one made an appearance when we visited the nest:
Numerous Baltimore Orioles were present in the park, which runs along the west bank of the Fox River:
Canada Geese were accompanied by newly hatched goslings:
We saw a few warblers, among them a Yellow-rumped *Myrtle" Warbler...
...captured as if suspended in mid-hop:
A White-breasted Nuthatch foraged upside-down:
Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were early spring arrivals:
In the Japanese Garden, a Common "Bronzed" Grackle posed on a rock:
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Linking to Misty's CAMERA CRITTERS,
Linking to Eileen's SATURDAY'S CRITTERS,
Linking to FENCES AROUND THE WORLD by Gosia
Linking to WEEKEND REFLECTIONS by James
Linking to BirdD'Pot by Anni
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday by Stewart
Linking to Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday) by NC Sue
Linking to ALL SEASONS by Jesh
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Please visit the links to all these memes to see some excellent photos on display
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Your pictures are always exquisite!
ReplyDeleteLove those 2 dogs but not the bill for feeding them. All your bird images are superb Kenneth
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and interestingpost, two of the birds are very similar to ours, the House finch, our Linnet, and the Blck-capped chickadee. to a couple of our tits.
ReplyDeleteAll the best, Gordon.
So many lovely shots (and critters)...I could never pick a fav
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous and glorious series, Kenneth! And Siboney is delightful! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing photographic talent!
ReplyDeleteNice selection of bird shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I really like the owl pics.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful pics
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine collection of photos. Love your reflection shot and the owls are terrific.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures... the bridge reflection is wonderful... and love all of the birds, especially the owls.
ReplyDeleteawesome. can't decide which one is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteA tranquil reflection and beautiful images of birds - I wish I was able to take such clear shots of wildlife.
ReplyDeleteHello, the double rainbow is beautiful. I love the bridge and reflection shot too. The birds are awesome, wonderful variety and photos. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday! Wishing you a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletewow your nature is wonderful Love from Poland
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing the Rainbow with me and that nice House Fince. So nice to see it has a bit red in his body!
ReplyDeleteAs always, exceptional photos Ken!! Imagine, having so many visitors while your BBQing on the patio. You must be living right!! Love the 'mid hop' image. Timed so well.
ReplyDeleteThat reflection of the Japanese bridge in the garden is a stunner!
Thanks for linking in and sharing your experiences and photos with us at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!
You have shared so many lovely birds. They are so pretty! Love the reflection in the Japanese garden. I like that photo!
ReplyDeleteHave a good new week. From Japan.
A lovely welcome! Beautiful dog. I love your photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of photos.
ReplyDeleteI think you managed to capture almost all of my very favorite birds in your post. Love the photo of the owlet,what an amazing thing to see.
ReplyDeleteThe owl - envious of your capture! I haven't even ever seen one. Yesterday night we put the woodstove back on, because our temps in the mountains dropped significantly! Unheard of in the southern part of the state (California).As always an inviting and interesting post - many thanks for linking to All Seasons - you were first this week:):) Have a great week -for all of us - I hope warmer!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/06/pretty-view-in-ladies-loo.html
You had some lovely visitors to welcome you to Illinois! I love the regal dog and the awesome bridge.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rainbow shot! Love the dogs and the Japanese garden, but my favorite photos is the Baltimore Oriole
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful week!
You even make that grackle look special. Excellent eye catching the finch and chickadee, I only wonder what I've got going on in my front yard with conservation areas and marshes and parks so close. Nice job getting the dbl rainbow too. What sweet pups, I see the mastiff in them, especially since you captured the drool, lol.
ReplyDeleteThose are very lovely shots of beautiful creatures. I specially love the owl and the picture of the bridge. I've always wanted to have a display bridge in the garden, but hasn't yet materialized! Thanks for dropping by my post.
ReplyDeleteA lovely bird-filled day! great photos...and I love the Japanese moon bridge!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a wonderful collection of critters! Stunning images!
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