Little Beggars

 Look at me...I'm right here

 I do tricks and sing "chick a dee dee dee"

 Feed me, Feed me

Late September at the Park

 When I left this morning we were socked in with fog but the sun soon burned it off leaving a beautiful misty morning. While I appreciate so many people enjoying the metroparks  there were way too many people there for me today. (they scare the birds off...except for the Chickadees who are little beggars). Any way, it was lovely there and I am happy to say that I walked a mile and felt pretty good.....yea!

 The little beggar

 Alvin

I call all chipmunks Alvin

 This guy was making such a racket.....I guess that's why they call them "chip"munks

 Beautiful Bluebird

Was stumped on this one so I sent the pic to Paul at Lake Erie and he ID it as a male Scarlet Tanager in winter colors. I never would have guessed as I thought that a male Tanager was red all year round. Thanks, Paul! I will always be a rank amateur birder.

Ready for Autumn

 Just a "few" of my Fall decorations.

What a beautiful day today.

Washed and hung out my sheets, made stew in the crock pot and now I am on my way to the library to pick up books on hold.......after a nap ;-)

From My Summer Photo Album

Raptors

Awesome birds of prey

Hawkfest at Lake Erie Metropark

 Karen and Rita promoting Erie Shores Birding club....avid birders both.

 A little girl with a big Barn Owl

  Two men just enjoying the day with their hawks.....so  like medieval times

  A Gyrfalcon

American Kestrel

Hawkfest 2013

Barn Owl

Had a great time at Hawkfest today. Hope to get all my photos edited and ready to post soon.

Fall semester camera class starts tomorrow!

The Lake at Kenisington

It was a beautiful, sunny August day when I took these pictures at Kensingtion Metropark. Today it is rainy and tomorrow it will be the first day of Autumn. I had planned on going to the Hawkfest at Lake Erie Metropark but due to the gloomy weather will go tomorrow instead ,,,,,a sunny day is predicted. They did away with the pancake breakfast. I really will miss it as the Crack O Dawn group used to all sit together. Don't know if they will do the usual presentation that went along with the breakfast. Hate to see old traditions vanish. I am looking forward to taking photos of all the raptors...such character in their faces.

Anyway, remembering this sunny day at the lake with fond memories......Kent Lake I believe it's called.

Dreamy scene

Bluebird on old grill

Canada Geese

Sunlight on the lawn

Would love to rent one of these swan boats!

Athens High School Swim Meet

Emma

 Getting your cheer on

 Get ready

 Just a blur

 You did good, Emma