Fox Kits up close May 19 2010

I was so fortunate to be able to see the fox family up close. The female was out with all 5 kits and enjoying the sunshine. Here are a few photos.

Great Horned Owlettes May 17 2010

A nice surpise in a heron rookery. Two young great horned owlettes in the middle of the marsh.

Birds, Frogs and a neat Tractor May 17, 2010

Leopard Frog

A family of geese with goslings (must have been more than 20 babies)

Tractor in the dust (like this)

Baby Red Squirrel

Horse

More geese at another pond

Geese and goslings

Caspian Tern

Heron Rookery with babies May 17, 2010

Saw 3 baby head pop up while taking the shot. They are still very small but fantastic to see. Look under the long legs of the adults.

Osprey - and Bald Eagle May 16, 2010

Beautiful Osprey




Bald Eagle in Holland Marsh. Yes Janice I know it is far far far away but it is an ealge. lol


Osprey with fish (check out the size of it)

Scarlet Tanagers & Red Bellied Woodpeckers May 17, 2010

Scarlet Tanger





I went up to visit my friend Jen and saw some beautiful birds. Here are a couple. Male and Female Red Bellied Woodpeckers and Scarlet Tanagers.
Male Red Bellied Woodpecker

Female Red Bellied Woodpecker

Oh Boy Yipee - Mating Baltimore Orioles May 16 2010

Yes it is true there will be baby orioles again in the backyard of our house. My mom and I were just sitting out watching the orioles when it happened. The male chased away another male and then did the nasty with the female.