15 August 2024 Traveling Music

I was headed to a New York facility and stopped by the shore of Lake Erie. At one time I considered owning a sailboat as one of my ambitions. It never happened, but the sight of one on the water still attracts my attention.

10 August 2024 West Woods Wildlife Wonders

As summer moved on all the evening's action was on or near the water.

9 August 2024 Mentor Headlands Visit

Beautiful Butterflies

High-stepping great blue heron

A little green heron sighting is always a special treet.

8 August 2024 Two Herons

My walk at Sunny Lake gave two great opportunities to see great blue herons. The first was in an area with tree cover. I grabbed a few images and moved on.

While in the sun I spotted a beautiful mirrored image of a great blue with a perfect reflection on the water.

Both were a wonderful sight at a really tough moment. The damage from storms was still a top priority.

6 August 2024 After the Storm

Five torandos passed through the area. The destruction was a bit numbing. I was nursing two dying dogs and Ali was back east for a funeral. Still, we were much luckier than so many people. I needed a break from our aging dogs, the damage at the house and the ongoing pressures of my work. The Rookery was close by and mostly spared the damage from the storm.

4 August 2024 Mentor Lagoons Visit

It was a special evening birdingat Mentor Lagoons...

3 August 2024 Sunny Lake Visit

My journey started with a fritillary gathering nectar on flowers.

Turtle Town

Mallards beside the shore with another turtle nearby.

Coneflower in Bloom

Goldfinch up high