6 September 2024 Watching a Great Blue Heron

I stopped for a walk at Sunny Lake after work. In a quieter area of the park I spotted this great blue heron. It had the smallest fish I have seen in its bill. It was not much of a meal, but the great blue seemed ready for a snack.

1 September 2024 Blue Heron Rookery

There's a new park! A local conservation group organized donors to purchase and create a nature preserve from an old surface mine. Our contribution was small, but we were happy to be a part of this project.

Swan parents out for a swim with their growing youngster.

The turtles and wood ducks seemed happy with a new place to spend time.

An immature red-tail hawk was flying high.

A young bluebird

We're hoping for many more monarchs to see here.

31 August 2024 Visiting Mentor Lagoons

This was a peaceful evening visit to look for birds at Mentor Lagoons. With summer winding down, I was happy to see some great birds.

27 August 2024 Praying Mantis

I was doing a bit of gardening when I spotted this visitor. It can be a few years before spotting one.

25 August 2024 Visiting a Local Park

Seeing this beautiful immature red-tail was the hightlight of a visit.

24 August 2024 Another Stop at Sunny Lake

Walking out from the edge of the shore.

Getting in deeper

Striking pose.

23 August 2024 Lizzie

Her days are dwindling. I would give a lot to keep her happy a little longer, but I know the battle is lost.