6 May 2024 Later Walk at Orchard Hills

I left work later and arrived at Orchard Hills for late visit. I noticed there might be a bird nest in the entrance way.

The nest was made of straw and likely made by one of the park's species of sprarrows.

The late light cast a glow on the trees and fields.

Once I reached the small pond I stayed through sunset hoping for a heron and watching the swallows.

5 May 2024 Walking the Chagrin River

It wasn't sunny, but the sights along the walk made the day.

A large, beautiful field of wild hyacynths

The Chagrin River was looking wild on this cloudy day.

Male mallards spending time at duck beach.

Spotting an oriole wasn't expected, but was a happy event.

4 May 2024 Conneaut Creeek

We were happy to see a section of Conneaut Creek is now included within the Ashtabula County Parks. This is a quiet, peaceful location which is lightly visited. Getting to the water does take some work.

The acorn near a small toad was perfect for showing scale.

Dogwood in spring blossom

Wild Geraniums

Conneaut Creek is a very peaceful stream.

2 May 2024 Strolling Opposite Banks with a Heron

It was looking for a meal along the far bank. I just wanted to walk the opposite shore and takes photos. We both won.

1 May 2024 Blossoms and Later Sunsets

The spring flowers have been plentiful this spring. We have bouquets of trilliums this spring.

Pawpaw blossoms are not common.

Jack-in-the-pupits in bunches.

We left time for a walk along the river.

A beautiful sunset approaches

30 April 2024 Canada Geese and Hatchlings

Geese are not a bird I seek to capture in images, but the chicks are cute and they are dedicated with the hatchlings.

29 April 2024 Birds and Wildflowers at Mentor Lagoons

Mentor Lagoons is a haven for great blue herons when they are summering in the north. The beautiful creatures can frequently be seen fishing in the channel.

Red-winged blackbirds were making their familiar call while they perched on trees along the edge of the shore.

A focused predator looking for the next meal.

A red trillium in bloom in the nature preserve area

Jack-in-Pulpit with a spring bloom

Wood Poppy