The next morning before sunrise the Moon was higher in the sky:
The pink clouds provided a pleasant background for a Great Egret as it preened on a lakeside treetop:
Later in the morning, this may have been the same egret out on the lake:
Nearby, an immature Red-shouldered hawk allowed me to approach rather closely before flying off:
This White-tailed Deer buck is safe under the Hunter's Moon, as no hunting is permitted inside our city limits. He has a very black face. I do not know whether this is a regional variation or just a random occurrence:
A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak in first year fall plumage appeared in the fruiting Ligustrum:
A Black-throated Blue Warbler had to stretch for some berries:
I missed a photo of a male Painted Bunting, but this female was quite beautiful:
I captured her as she launched into flight:
A Brown Thrasher stared at me with fiery yellow eyes:
A Great Egret in final descent for a landing extended its neck. Reminds me of a flying arrow:
Putting on the air brakes:
Sunrise over "Sundial Alley" on October 23:
A Green Heron in the rookery:
A young Raccoon crept up and seemed to think I did not see it:
Please visit the links to all these memes to see some excellent photos on display
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Linking to Misty's CAMERA CRITTERS,
Linking to Eileen's SATURDAY'S CRITTERS,
Linking to SKYWATCH FRIDAY by Yogi, Sylvia and Sandy
Linking to WEEKEND REFLECTIONS by James
Linking to BirdD'Pot by Anni
Linking to Our World Tuesday by Lady Fi
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday by Stewart
Linking to Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday) by NC Sue
Linking to ALL SEASONS by Jesh
Linking to Fences Around the World by Gosia
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Please visit the links to all these memes to see some excellent photos on display
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A wonderful set of photos from the gorgeous skies to the variation of birds. My favourite shot is the second one of the egret. Have a fab day. Diane
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at the number of critters you find :)
ReplyDeleteWatching the sky at night and the sun coming up are all magical moments in life and are to be treasured. Love ALL the bird photographs Kenneth especially the Green Heron. The shots realy shows off his plumage so well
ReplyDeleteWhat a really nice series of images! Pretty awesome moon photos and it provided a perfect pink backdrop for the white egret.
ReplyDeleteLove that Grosbeak and I'm always thrilled when I can spot a Greenie!
Have a great weekend, Ken.
Nice moody sky for the moonset. Actually, that egret reminds me of the now defunct French Concorde. Cheers, Stan
ReplyDeleteAwesome moon photos and nature shots of wonderful 'critters' ~ thanks!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you, Jeanna ~
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
This is a wonderful series of images, great captures of birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, as always.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful moon captures, and the hawk photos are stunning!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful moon set
ReplyDeleteGreat moon photo! And then I got to see the rest. Fantastic set of photos! And I love your commentary on some of them. I'm still laughing. I liked the ones about the Egret coming in for a landing and putting on the air brakes, as well as the one about the raccoon thinking you couldn't see him.
ReplyDeletefabulous photos...too bad you missed the male bunting. But the female is still pretty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteHello, I love your moon and sky photos, well done. The egrets and birds are all beautiful. A few of my favorites are the Grosbeak, Painted Bunting and the Green heron. They are all beautiful photos. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend! PS, thanks also for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteI really like that Green Heron and the friendly looking Raccoon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Kenneth! You always amaze me with your captures.
ReplyDeleteThat pink background really looks neat! So many of your photos are exceptional! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. It's so nice right now, that I'm getting out more often!
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ReplyDeleteI must say...extraordinary photos!! From the moon to the birds and furry critters to the sunrise!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been great to go with you on a birdin' adventure this week from The Bird D'pot. Thanks for taking us along.
Excellent photos! I especially like the heron with in front of the pink sky.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink sky with the egret - and the Painted Bunting in the post before is great.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
You have captured the skies beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLove the hunter's moon- beautifu! Here they are even stricter with deer - if you find one dead on your property, the home owner is responsible to put the carcass on the road for them to pick it up, otherwise you are fined!
ReplyDeleteLove also your captures of dawn (especially the one with the moon in there).Wow, "putting on the air brakes" is a super shot!
Many thanks for sharing all this beauty with All Seasons! Have a great fall week!
Such great photos. I love the red shouldered hawk with his wings up and the shots of the egret.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what the egret was looking at under its wing. What could be out of place? Your photos are stunning! I'll most likely say that again. :-)
ReplyDeleteI get a great satisfaction with good images of the moon for some reason and yours are fabulous! The birds are so varied and just awesome to see.
ReplyDeleteThe milkweed flowers are beautiful, and also the empty pods! Thank you for your comment - I appreciate them - always - but I wonder why there is no photo on the week of Nov 11 and Nov 18? Did you forget, or is something else going on? Am just ascertaining if I need to worry? I hope not, of course! Have a great week and a happy Thanksgiving!
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