I have new critter images to post today, but this one of the rabbit isn't new. I just posted it recently, but I decided to repost today because it fits the theme, and it is current.
When we walk the local trail, we come upon a house with bird feeders. On this day, we spied a very cute chipmunk on a bench by the feeder and shadowed by a giant Hosta.
Farther along the trail that day, we (as in Sue) got to chatting with a couple on one of the little bridges over the swampy area. Then a couple of dogs and their walkers chanced by and also stopped for a chat. The dog sat on Sue's foot, then on another lady's foot, and finally on my foot. Dogs generally go to Sue first and sometimes disdain me entirely, but this one finally gave the old man a blessing.
On another day, we sighted a heron where we certainly did not expect to. It was only our second sighting of the year, the first being on the pond where it up and flew too far away for our little cameras. It wasn't very close this time either, but I zoomed as much as I could and then cropped in a bit more.
I could tell that the bird was about to fly off and made an effort to go into burst mode, but I fumbled the quick attempt. Sue did get a shot, but I really wanted my own photo.
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What a good collection of critters. Loved them all! Sorry you didn't get your winged flight captured, but how great to see those huge wings take a heron to the sky.
ReplyDeleteHerons don't usually hang around for their portraits, do they? I am entranced and repulsed in equal measure by their serpentine necks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute chipmunk and a great photo of it.
ReplyDeleteChipmunks like to run across the road in front of our car. I saw two yesterday. No photos. Also spotted a merganser duck but no photo. I like yours.
ReplyDeleteYou've had some great sightings of late. It's so hard to get birds in flight -- well done!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's terrific shot of the heron no matter who took it.
ReplyDeleteThat chipmunk is so cute.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! The chipmunk one is my favorite--adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe chipmunk is adorable. Oh, a big old golden retriever. And he had a sit on your foot, hahaha.
ReplyDeleteLovely series of critter captures, John. The chipmunk 🐿 is precious.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a very long time since I've seen a chipmunk. They are cute. Sue's photo of the heron is a good one.
ReplyDeleteLove the wilderness images. Colour splash works in the first shot
ReplyDeleteThe chipmunk and the heron are terrific!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable big pup! What is it about goldens that just makes you want to hug them? I think you got a very good shot of the heron. When they decide to go, they are gone!
ReplyDeleteLove these! Especially that chipmunk and the dog.
ReplyDeleteI am not quick enough for such. Good work!
ReplyDeleteA delightful series of critter photos!
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