Thursday, June 26, 2014

Rescued!

Today we had another bird drama.  A little blackbird has been learning the…ropes…feathers?  During the process of getting a flying license a small blackbird has been fluttering around our house.  The community of blackbirds has croaked their encouragement and fed this little pilot.  Today he ended up in the deep window well by our room so a rescue was required.  I put on some gloves and got him out of their will the blackbird community scolded me.  I get a kick out of them actually.  They do their best to take care of their own. 

Earlier this week something much less dramatic unfolded.  We went to visit our zoo.  They got some new tigers and the weather was perfect.  First far less exotic animals came to our attention2014-06-20 14.05.07.  The rabbits weren’t especially motivated…it was a hot day2014-06-20 14.05.18.  I figure if I were a rabbit I’d do the same thing2014-06-20 14.06.01.  The goats were a lot more entertaining2014-06-20 14.10.47.  A little feed and they’d let you pet them2014-06-20 14.11.10.  Next some goofing around before marching on down the trail2014-06-20 14.12.30…note it’s my Mom on the left…Gabby in the middle and our friend Olivia on the right.  The pond was looking beautiful with it’s lilies2014-06-20 14.14.24.  The flowers were nice in general2014-06-20 14.15.20.  Blazes of color here and there brightened our walk2014-06-20 14.16.02.  Yellow was quite prevalent2014-06-20 14.16.39…and here too2014-06-20 14.19.21.  I guess I’m glad I’ve never had much issue with allergies2014-06-20 14.19.45.  Really it’s a delightful walk2014-06-20 14.22.29.  The lazy steam adds to the peaceful mood2014-06-20 14.23.36.  This chair is so inviting2014-06-20 14.25.35…so very inviting2014-06-20 14.25.43…my daughter Danielle found out why no one was sitting there….hot, hot hot!  Next came the wolves2014-06-20 14.26.11and the bears oh my2014-06-20 14.53.00.  Now the impressive Geese2014-06-20 15.06.30and this quite entertaining Beaver2014-06-20 15.08.03.  He was happily gnawing on a protective wall of his domain2014-06-20 15.09.25.  The tiger was viewable but no good picture could be had so we moved on to the Bald Eagle exhibit2014-06-20 15.15.17.  

Leaving the zoo and coming home had some picture taking opportunities all its own2014-06-23 13.10.35.  Sometimes sun, sometimes cloudy2014-06-23 13.11.02.  The field behind our yard is thriving in the cool, wet weather2014-06-24 11.55.16.  Even the simple wild growth is beautiful to me2014-06-24 11.56.09.  My favorite backyard pond looks great2014-06-24 11.58.03.  New Cat Tails are growing2014-06-24 11.58.35.  The wild grass is so green and feathery2014-06-24 11.59.28.  Blooms are everywhere to be seen2014-06-24 12.00.20.  Lot’s of blooms coming in2014-06-24 12.00.43.  Small wonder the frogs thrive here2014-06-24 12.01.03.  There’s plenty of water and plants to hide behind2014-06-24 12.01.46.  Nothing beats watching the wind move this grass like a giant green sea2014-06-24 12.03.31.  Our wheat crops aren’t doing so well but the wild plants find a way to thrive2014-06-24 12.04.25.

14 comments:

  1. Wonderful series of photos, Joe!

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  2. The photos are great Joe. I can't believe how grown up your daughter is now! She is beautiful!

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    1. Thanks Beth, she really is grown up now isn't she? She's a blessing to us :)

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  3. Fun times and your photos are terrific. I'll bet that metal bench was hot. Great post!

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  4. Aw, thanks Toodie. That chair would have served nicely as a barbecue grill!

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  5. Hi Joe!
    The blackird communing scolded to you,but their take care of their own you went visit Zoo you has perfect enjoed with lots of them. well I love to see Mom&Gabby and your Olivia,
    The flowers are all of them a beautiful colors your daughter Danielle are beautiful so much Joe!
    I never see you in my place for a long time...
    We has too much raining for long time and cold days too..

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    1. I've not been getting notifications from your site :( I'll go check it out now.

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    2. It doesn't show your page anymore...

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  6. i have same with Michiko san Joe .

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  7. The animals at the zoo were great, but you took some beautiful photos of the plant life in the area near your house.

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    1. Thanks Carrie, those plants are nothing fancy but they still manage to look good for a picture.

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