The Week in Review

1/20/18 Saturday

So, today I planned to go to a program about Eagles. After the talk and a movie, we would be taken to the area where eagles are nesting.  However, I missed out since DC had the flu and I didn't want to leave him. Good thing as the flu grabbed me later in the day. 

1/21/18 Sunday

Spent the day sleeping in an attempt to get rid of the bug. We had a brief but torrential rain storm. Once it ended, I got out to buy dog food and sprite. On the way I saw a red-shouldered hawk, but he flew away before I could turn my camera on, and a partial rainbow. 

I stopped to admire a couple of horses.

The rain ended and the clouds were moving out to provide a beautiful, layered sunset.

1/22/18 Monday

It was gloomy and windy. The perfect day to hit the grocery store.

On the way I saw turkeys. 

And they saw me. Off they went into the underbrush.

A Harris's Sparrow and a White-crowned Sparrow. Both were a little too far away to get good pics, but I took them anyway.

There is a small pond I drive by often. Most of the time there is a blue heron hanging out there, but he always takes off when he hears the truck coming.  Today I got an in-flight shot off before he disappeared around a hill.

Later in the day, while talking to my son on the phone, I happened to look out the window and see 6 or 7 deer running across the pasture. I said a hasty goodbye, threw down the phone, and grabbed my camera. By the time I got outside they were almost gone. I only got one shot of the buck bringing up the rear. They were running like they were being chased. Whatever it was had disappeared before I saw them. On a side note, Gus had a good bark. 

1/23/18 Tuesday

While enjoying the beautiful weather out on the porch, I saw a blue heron flying by. I got a quick shot. The evening sunshine turned him to gold.

1/24/18 Wednesday

A drive down a back road revealed a wire full of mourning doves.

This pond had lots of geese enjoying the sunshine. 

I saw several hawks, but most flew before I could snap a picture. This one is a red-shouldered hawk. He didn't pay any attention to me. He had his eye on prey.

As usual, there was a wide assortment of cows and horses, but only took this pic. Brown isn't exactly rare, but there sure are more Black Angus than any other breed.

On the way home I stopped to take a picture of this old barn-like structure. Possibly a milking barn. Not sure.

1/25/18 Thursday

Cold morning. Mr. Meadowlark was all fluffed up. I decided it was a good day to clean.

It was also very windy. These Carolina Sparrows were having trouble staying upright. Not a good hair day for them.

1/26/18 Friday

Had a little visit with Dylan, Sleepy, Little Bill, and Bo today.

Sleepy looks even shorter at this angle then he actually is. He's kind of a favorite of mine.

He's looking for a carrot. All he got was a nose rub. I forgot to bring snacks.

I think Little Bill was looking for a trade. Again, I forgot snacks.

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