The beginning of the week was still sunny and hot. The ruby throated hummingbirds were busy at the feeder. I was determined to capture some photos so I set up a stake out from my deck. It took awhile but the wait paid off and I managed a few good shots of one of the females.
I love those little birds. They flit and fly from feeder to tree branch in the blink of an eye. They rest for a bit and twitter to each other and soon they are back in flight again.
A very welcomed rain happened mid-week. It wasn't only me rejoicing in
it. Walking in the rain is one of my favorite things to do. The smell
is so fresh and the sound of the drops on the leaves is peaceful. The
waterfowl and the bison enjoyed it as well.
The swans, geese, and a variety of ducks were out on the ponds. Raindrops fell all around, creating little circles on the water surfaces. The American goldfinches and the yellow warblers sang from the tree branches. I caught sight of a soggy looking snowshoe hare in the middle of the trail. As I approached it bounded back into the shrubs.
I drove to Elk Island National Park to check out what was happening at the Living Waters Boardwalk. As I made my way to Astotin Lake I passed by numerous bison resting in the ditches. They didn't seem to mind the rain falling on their shaggy coats.
The rain made everything fresh and green. It washed down the pollen and flattened the poplar and willow fuzz. The leaves appeared to grow twice in size overnight. There's nothing like rain water to make that happen.
The mosquitoes have been out in full force. I'm thinking of putting up a couple of bat houses in my yard to help with that situation.
The forecast is showing some sunny days ahead. I'm thinking that the first camping trip of the season should happen soon.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy the sunshine?
The swans, geese, and a variety of ducks were out on the ponds. Raindrops fell all around, creating little circles on the water surfaces. The American goldfinches and the yellow warblers sang from the tree branches. I caught sight of a soggy looking snowshoe hare in the middle of the trail. As I approached it bounded back into the shrubs.
I drove to Elk Island National Park to check out what was happening at the Living Waters Boardwalk. As I made my way to Astotin Lake I passed by numerous bison resting in the ditches. They didn't seem to mind the rain falling on their shaggy coats.
The rain made everything fresh and green. It washed down the pollen and flattened the poplar and willow fuzz. The leaves appeared to grow twice in size overnight. There's nothing like rain water to make that happen.
The mosquitoes have been out in full force. I'm thinking of putting up a couple of bat houses in my yard to help with that situation.
The forecast is showing some sunny days ahead. I'm thinking that the first camping trip of the season should happen soon.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy the sunshine?
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| Female ruby throated hummingbird |
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| Trumpeter swans |
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| Bison at Elk Island National Park |
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| American robin |
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