Today's Assignment: Starts with B, Favorite, and black.
Starts with B: This is a BISON, one of many I took pictures of during our visit to Yellowstone last month. Some confuse BUFFALO with BISON, but they are not the same. Typically, we call them BUFFALO in error. BUFFALOES are found in Africa and South Asia, while BISON roam in North and South America. BUFFALO AND BISON are related. They are both from the BOVINE species. I have always called them BUFFALO and will probably continue to do so.
This is a BLACK BEAR, also from our visit to Yellowstone. We saw tons of signs warning to watch for BEARS on the road. We were disappointed not to see one during our first couple of days there. But then our luck changed. I think I was almost as excited to be able to get this pic as I was my first eagle. It was rambling alone on the far side of a creek. This pic was taken out the truck window. Even though it was quite a distance away, I am not a brave soul. We saw another one the next day. She had 2 cubs with her. She was leading them through the trees, which kept me from getting a clear pic, so I put my camera down and watched them.
This BEAR was one of the Sculpture Trail we enjoyed during our visit to Sioux Falls, SD.
Favorite: Well, you know I must try to find a way to put a horse in this spot. This is BEAUTIFUL BONNIE. Not only is she a BEAUTIFUL lady, but she is gentle and doesn't mind toting a saddle and rider on her back.
Black: We have had a lot of vultures around our house for the past few days. Pictured are American BLACK Vultures, although there were plenty of Turkey Buzzards mixed in. At one time I counted 13 flying and 7 in the trees. I think there must have been a dead cow in the pasture behind us. They give me the creeps, so Hubs went out with the rifle and shot at the tree trunks to scare them away. So far, so good. I hope they stay away. My feeder friends don't like having them around either.
Just Because: During our vacation, we stopped in Cody, WY to visit the BUFFALO BILL Museum. Yellowstone and the whole area was under a winter storm watch. As you can see, it was snowing. We are used to June being blazing hot and only brought light jackets. We'll know better next time.
This is a portrait of BUFFALO BILL Cody.
And Finally: On our way to Yellowstone, we stopped in Dodge City, KS to visit the BOOT Hill Museum.
This is one of the graves on BOOT Hill.
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These Pronghorn Sheep were spotted in Western South Dakota. They were far from the highway. Hubs pulled over so I could try to get a decent shot without too much blur.
One mama spotted me and alerted the rest. I'm used to critters giving me the moon, but this was a rather blatant rebuff.
In unison, they all turned their backsides toward me...
...and moved into a clump. I think I'm offended. :)
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I've missed the last couple of weeks. We were stir crazy, so took off for Yellowstone. After 3,650 + miles and 2 weeks, we were ready to come home. Most fast food restaurants were still open for drive through only, but we didn't have any trouble finding a restaurant for a good meal or a hotel. The hotels in Yellowstone were closed, but the ones outside were open. After a few days rest, I'm ready to go again.
Today's assignment: Starts with A, favorite, and Architecture.
Starts with A: This entryway, at a motel in Dubois, Wyoming, was made out of ANTLERS wired together.
Favorite: It's horses, of course. These are enjoying breakfast ALL AROUND the feeder.
ARCHITECTURE: This is The Parthenon in Centennial Park, Nashville, TN. It is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in ATHENS. It is an art museum and well worth a visit.
Just Because: This is a sculpture titled: ALL The World. The sculpture is part of the 2020 Sculpturewalk in downtown Sioux Falls, SD. She looks to be ANTICIPATING an ADVENTURE.
What the Heck - One more: Granddaughter, the ARTIST, is creating ART.
And Finally: We like to go to an AMISH store south of Wapanuka, OK. They have the most delicious fried pies I've ever tasted. On this particular visit, there was an AMISH buggy parked outside.
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Ash-throated Flycatcher, I think. Anyone know for sure?
Male Summer Tanager
Female Summer Tanager
Male Cardinal
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
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Sometimes coffee on the back porch really pays off. I happened to look toward the pond and saw a deer on the far side. Fortunately, Gus didn't see her, so I sent him inside. He would have barked and scared her away.
I couldn't tell what she was doing until I zoomed in with my camera. She was nursing her baby. How lucky am I?
She saw me watching her...
...but didn't seem to mind.
She stayed there until her fawn was finished nursing, then they took off into the woods. Not something I've ever seen before, but sure happy she shared with me.
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This week's assignment: Starts with W, Favorite, and White.
Starts with W: WORK starts with W. This is our friend and neighbor getting ready to burn brush. One must wait until it is dry enough and not windy. Last Saturday was that kind of day.
Favorite: Of Course, a horse. Isn't he a beauty. His name is WHISKEY and he likes carrots.
White: WHISKEY is WHITE.
Just Because: How about a WET female cardinal? It was pouring down rain, but she still patiently WAITED for her turn at the feeder.
And Finally: These are the WATERFALLS Sioux Falls, SD is named for.
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I can often be found on the back porch looking for birds in the surrounding trees. Yesterday was no different. However, as I scanned the trees for a hawk I heard, I happened to see this deer walking along on the far side of the pond. Fortunately, Gus was asleep and didn't bark, so I got a couple of shots.
Even though spotted me.
I glanced down at Gus to make sure he was still asleep and when I looked up the deer was gone. However, I saw what I thought was her laying partially under the cedar tree. Much to my surprise, when I zoomed in, it was a fawn. My first ever. I wish the weeds were not in the way of a clear picture, but nonetheless I was excited.
Later that afternoon, during one of my back-road-rambles, I saw this buck run across the road and into the trees. His curiosity got the better of him. He stopped to stare. Thank you Mr. Buck.
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This week's assignment: Starts with V, Favorite, and Violet.
Starts with V: VULTURE starts with V. Can you see him perched on the roof?
Favorite: Of course, my favorite must be a horse. Meet the newest paint - VENUS. She is a little girl and gentle enough for the kids to ride.
Violet: I saw these pansies in the McDonald's drive-through. They look VIOLET to me.
Just Because: This is one of my favorite VIEWS of Devil's Tower. I was lucky enough to find some buffalo in the foreground.
And Finally: A VASE filled with birthday flowers.
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Mama and baby eastern bluebirds.
Little Miss ruby-throated hummingbird.
Scissor-tailed flycatcher.
Carolina Chickadee.
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Curious cows.
This beautiful Bay is a new addition to the neighborhood...
...as is this Paint and Red Roan. They were happy to come up to say hello and are gentle enough for the kids to ride.
Nap time for baby.
After the rain, these horses were enjoying a warm day.
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