Sunday, May 22, 2011

Not One, But Two!

Had a great surprise today.
While I was photographing a sneaky spring peeper another one hopped into the scene.
Do you see me?
Here I am!
Meet my Friend!

So now I have a very noisy yard. They are so fun to watch, but not easy to get close too. Going to give it another try again tonight to see if I can get some more shots of them. The apple trees are really beautiful this year. Now they are in full bloom.
The storm this afternoon produced marble sized hail that put a few holes in the rhubarb leaves.
 Approaching Storm
Approaching Storm
More storms tonight...

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Turkey Vultures and More!

Woke up early this morning and started taking photos...first thing I went and photographed the apple blossoms.

Both trees are in full bloom now.
Than I went for a walk along the river and through a marshy swamp. Many warblers and this American redstart had to check me out.

Warblers were everywhere. I got an up close look at one beautiful warbler...a Magnolia and Chestnut-sided. They were so close I could not get a good focus on them. After I left the swamp I found these Turkey Vultures catching the morning sun.