Monday, September 26, 2011

Chesnut park


That's a big pine cone he's got.


Female cardinal staring at me.


Carolina wren looking up in the trees.


This is either a Louisiana waterthrush or a northern waterthrush. They are so similar. I'd have to see them side by side to compare.  It was a first one for me.


Butterfly art.

Still pretty quiet in the parks a few weeks ago. It's hard to get out and find different things when I've only got Saturday mornings to look right now. Things have been pretty busy with work and a trip to South Dakota (more on that later). I took the above on a hot Labor Day weekend Saturday morning.  But things are looking up. Migration is happening now (although work is keeping me from a most of it) and soon things will cool off a bit. 

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19 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    All beautiful Dina.
    Costas

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  2. TexWisGirlSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    beautiful. LOVED the little squirrel!!!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    What beautiful clear pictures. I loved how the colors are so vivid.

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  4. Kay L. DaviesSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Fantastic photos, Dina.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  5. Jen SanfordSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Your photos are wonderful! The wren is stunning and the colors in the cardinal shot are beautiful! I'm glad I came across your blog!

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  6. Michael LibbeSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Looks like a nice park, Dina. That's a Northern Waterthrush. A Louisiana would be extremely rare this late.

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  7. IndraniSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Fantastic pictures. The squirrel's is a winner. :)

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  8. BarbSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Dina - Your captures of the wild creatures are wonderful! That last is like a painting.

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  9. Stewart MSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Hi there - looks like the squirrel is about to drop the cone on you. Splendid "character" shot.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  10. JackieSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    A stunning set of photo's, especially of the butterfly. I love the ambitious squirrel with his big pine cone. Fantastic pics.

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  11. ArijaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Is he squirrelling the whole pinecone away for the winter? Lovely birds and such a pretty, spotty butterfly. I loved your whole post. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Great close ups Dina. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  13. Hilke BrederSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Nice watertrush! One way of telling the difference is by location: the Northern W prefers quiet waters, the Louisana W needs rapidly moving water to thrive.

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  14. theconstantwalkerSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Lovely birds to see.. thanks for sharing.

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  15. mickSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    A beautiful series of photos.

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  16. eileeninmdSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Lovley shots, Dina! The cardinal and wren are my favorite. Have a great day!

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  17. SpringmanSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Great shots Dina. It's nice that your weather is starting to chill out a little. We Northeners will be sending you your winter birds shortly. I must have seen 200 Great egrets fishing together today. Get ready!

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  18. SRQSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Nice! That top pic is too much. He hit the jackpot.

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  19. PatSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Terrific shots, Dina! I love the little squirrel looking down from above - looks like maybe he's aiming that pine cone at you!

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