CRITTERS: Fluttery and feathery...
In my experience, the term "critter" has evolved from one with derogatory implications to one more of endearment. As a kid I watched cowboy movies and usually the crooks were called "dirty critters." Then it came to be applied to cute little creatures, but now it seems all-encompassing of the living things in the animal kingdom that wiggle, creep, slither, swim, walk, run, flutter, fly, squeak, sing, roar... Well, that seems to leave out flowers and mushrooms, though bacteria and viruses can be pretty harmful critters too! These local critters provide a touch of color on the darkest day:
Julia Longwing, male, March 7, 2014:
Zebra Heliconian, February 4, 2014:
White Peacock:
Peacock Bass, caught in our lake by my next door neighbor, February 24, 2012:
Painted Bunting, male, March 10, 2013:
Northern Cardinal, December 28, 2013:
Linking to Misty's CAMERA CRITTERS,
and Eileen's SATURDAY'S CRITTERS,
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FENCE: Julia meets Northern Phoebe on a fence rail, October 31, 2013:
Sandhill Crane just seems confined, April 11, 2011:
Linking to GOOD FENCES by Tex (Theresa).
SKYWATCH: Pink early spring dawn
Sun coming up from the east-northeast, from our back patio, March 28, 2011:
Linking to SKYWATCH FRIDAY by Yogi, Sylvia and Sandy
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The rising sun now rears its head from the east-southeast, November 22, 2009:
Linking to WEEKEND REFLECTIONS by James
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Please visit the links to all these memes to see some excellent photos on display
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