Nature
No, It's Not A Snow Storm, Just Some Fowl Weather of the Snow Geese Variety, Amazing To Watch!
No, It’s Not A Snow Storm, Just Some Fowl Weather of the Snow Geese Variety, Amazing To Watch!
We returned to Middle Creek today hoping that the cold weather we were having may have delayed the yearly Spring migration of the canada and snow geese, tundra swans and many species of ducks. And it did. Words, photographs and videos can not capture or describe the beauty of multitudes of birds honking and flying in…
Read MoreMore From a Magical Morning In Middle Creek.
Just a small glimpse at the multitude of snow geese that were on the lake at Middle Creek yesterday morning. The sound of their constant honking filled the surrounding fields. And when they took to the air, honking as they ascended into the sunlight skies, it was almost magical. A fantastic way to…
Read MoreSunset And A Fire, A Great Way to End A Spring Day.
The temperature may have been below normal today , but the abundant sunshine sure felt good. No doubt Spring is here. Decided to hike out and watch the sunset from the rocks behind my house. Been watching sunsets out here since we first discovered the “View”, as we named it, when i was in around…
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Better Late Than Never, Finally Seeing Some Signs Of Spring Flowers.
For the folks here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it’s been a long cold and snowy Winter that just doesn’t want to end. In some years I have seen crocuses in February and by now daffodils and forsythia have been in full bloom. Not this year. Still haven’t seen a crocus although these two should be open…
Read MoreWeatherly To Penrose Reservoir Hike.
It was a frigid March morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 13 degrees. But clear, deep blue skies and abundant sunshine warmed it up and made for near perfect hiking weather. Decided to hike the railroad tracks up from Weatherly to the Penrose reservoir. A beautiful walk and there usually is some sort of wildlife on…
Read MoreSome Sun, Clouds and Bare Trees.
Spring is sure taking it’s time to settle in here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Another cold day with flurries in the air. And more snow on the way tomorrow. Not what we were looking forward to during the long, cold winter. It’s cloudy again but we got a few hours of sun and that was all…
Read MoreApril Fools From Mother Nature.
April Fools Day isn’t until tomorrow but Mother nature sure played a good joke on us folks in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We got over four inches of snow here in the Hazleton area and it’s still falling. Not what we wanted after the seemingly endless winter weather we have had. It looked a lot more like…
Read MoreDeer In The Snow
I’m not sure how the deer feel about the early Spring snow storm, but I enjoy watching them frolic in it.
Read MoreBackyard Critters, Some New And Old Faces.
I am very fortunate to have some type of animals visit my backyard and bird feeders all year long, even on the most frigid days of January and February. Deer, squirrels, rabbits, turkey and the birds that remain for the Winter give me much pleasure in the cold and dark months. But I always look…
Read MorePPL Wetlands And Riverlands. Plenty Of Wildlife And History.
Last night the warm weather we had here the past few days brought out the welcome chorus of the spring peepers. These tiny frogs emerge in the spring and the calls of the male frog fill the night air on the first warm nights of spring. It also is a signal for me to visit the…
Read MoreThe Birds Are Back, And They Are Very Welcome.
Spent a quite day reflecting on Easter and visiting with family. But had some time to photograph some of my feathered friends who visit my backyard feeders. My dad would throw out bread for them too and spent many hours watching them in his backyard. . We often watched them together. So it always brings…
Read MoreSigns Of Spring, They Are There If You Look Close Enough.
It was a cold and raw day in Northeastern PA. The temperature remained in the upper 30’s. The cold temperature, leafless trees and brown lawns made it look and feel more like January than April. But it is Spring and the signs are everywhere. I took a hike through the neighborhood and in the nearby…
Read MoreThe PPL Wetlands, Finally Waking Up After A Long Winter Nap.
What a beautiful day here in Northeastern PA. Sunshine and temperatures in the 60’s. Spring has finally arrived. And it sure seems to have put everyone in a good mood. I saw folks walking with smiling faces everywhere I went today. The only good think about a long, cold Winter is how wonderful the Spring…
Read MoreThe Goldfinches Are Back, And Some Other Birds In My Backyard.
The warmer weather we have been having here in Northeastern PA. is bringing back different migratory birds almost everyday. Yesterday the American goldfinches returned to my feeders. I love these brightly colored birds, although they lose their color in the Winter. You can see from some of the photographs I took yesterday, how they are…
Read MoreSome More Spring Close Ups.
Wasn’t the nicest Spring day, cloudy and cool, but it’s still Spring and and it seems something new is sprouting or blooming everyday. I took my macro lens on a short walk out to some ponds near my house. Photographed some flowers starting to bloom in my moms yards. Won’t be long until all the…
Read MoreCrocuses And Daffodils, Spring Beauty With A Lot Of History.
Didn’t have a lot of time today, I have a meeting in a half hour, but you don’t need a lot of time or have to go far to see the beauty of nature. I took a quick walk through my neighborhood with my macro lens and captured some closeup photographs of these beautiful Spring…
Read MoreSpring Close Up, Some More Photos With The Macro Lens.
Spring time seems to always brings out the child in me. It seems everyday some new plant is sprouting from the ground, a new flower is in bloom, a different species of bird is arriving from their Winter homes or insects and animals are becoming active. And if you have a natural curiosity about things,…
Read MoreA Short April Hike.
Although the day started out with some warm April showers here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we got some clearing in the afternoon, and I was able to take a quick hike to the ponds and wetlands near my home. Every walk or hike outdoors this time of year is an exciting adventure. And warm temperatures and…
Read MoreLeslie Run, Laurytown And The Lehigh River Gorge. And Snow!!!
Often in life, things don’t turn out as planned, but you got to make the best of the situation. Had two setbacks today but didn’t let either ruin my day. I had decided to hike the Lehigh Gorge with a friend. I was going to drive down the dirt road that runs along Leslie Run…
Read MoreAnother Close Up Look At The Beauty Of Spring.
The warm temperatures we have seen these past few days, and the rain we got last night, has brought on a spurt of new growth here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It seems the trees, flowers and plants are growing overnight. It is a wonderful time of year to walk outdoors and observe the new growth, since…
Read MoreMore Spring Things Up Close.
If you have a love of nature and an insatiable curiosity Spring is a good time to get outdoors. There is something new growing, blooming, flying or crawling everyday. And I love looking for it. I went for another hike with my macro lens today and wasn’t disappointed. Seems like everything is growing overnight. The…
Read MoreSpring Flowers
It’s a lot cooler here in Northeastern Pennsylvania today, but that’s not stopping the flowers from blooming. It’s a lot easier dealing with the clouds, cool temperatures and maybe even a snow shower tonight seeing the beautiful colors of the spring flowers. I walked through the neighborhood after work and photographed a few of them. …
Read MoreWho Will Love A Little Sparrow?
It cold and blustery here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, so didn’t take my camera on my walk. The cold weather isn’t stopping the flowers from blooming or the birds from singing. The chipping sparrows joined the other birds at my feeder today. I love watching these little fellows eat. I took these photos of a few…
Read MoreIt's Cold But It's Spring.
It’s Cold But It’s Spring.
Another cold day here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Actually had a dusting of snow on my deck this morning. We had a strong northwesterly wind all day but the skies cleared and the sun came out. And the cold didn’t matter, to me, anyway. The robins and other migratory birds are still here and establishing their…
Read MoreHawk Falls. Hickory Run State Park.
It was another chilly start here in Northeastern Pennsylvania today, with temperatures again below the freezing mark. That warm April sun warmed it up quickly and turned out to be a nice day, I have been doing some research on the Lehigh River and wanted to get down to the site of the infamous Mud…
Read MorePPL Wetlands, A Great Place To Enjoy The Spring. A Lot Of Cool Stuff Today.
The cold mornings we’re experiencing here in Northeast Pennsylvania aren’t stopping the coming of Spring. I decided to hike in one of my favorite spots, the PPL Wetlands, this morning. I haven’t been there in two weeks and a lot can happen in two weeks this time of year. And I wasn’t disappointed. Although the…
Read MorePPL Wetlands, A Closer Look
Busy day today so didn’t get out with my camera but decided to share some more of the plants and insects I encountered on my hike in the PPL Wetlands yesterday. I enjoy photographing plants and insects that I have seen my entire life with my macro lens. They take on an entirely new perspective…
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