Friday Fotos--Spring Wildlife at Fishhawk Lake

Sharon Lee one of my neighbors calls them "mud puppies", and even checking them out on the Ore. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife link, I still wasn't quite sure which ones they were. Newt or salamander? Their orange undersides are quite fetching!

Beth Atalay I was so excited I could hardly contain myself! He sat there quite still so as to give me the chance to get a few clear shots of his personage. The last time I caught a photo of one of these was over 10 years ago, in our waterfeature here at the Lake. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel I got lucky with these moments, as I'd been out in the pasture brushing the "girls" (Della and Pearl, my mule and horse) when I caught sight of the couple in the stream. Mother Nature blesses me often with planting me in the right place at the right time. Glad that you enjoyed these, because I know that you, too (two) also have a great perspective on what Mom N. offers us daily.

Jeff Dowler it's been a delight to hear the sounds of spring around here. The red-winged blackbirds calling, the barn swallows swooping, the cacophony of sounds at twilight...bring it on! Happy weekend to you, too. 

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD simply finding the right time to get exterior photos for my newest listings has been near-to-impossible! I keep checking for more than 10 minutes of sunshine. Just about the time I think I can grab my equipment, I look outside and it's pouring. Oh, yes, those salamanders. I've witnessed this "private moment" often, but never had my camera to capture it! I don't think anyone else has a video of this, either. Another little Nat Geo moment for me!

Rebecca Lewis having had an affinity for frogs for quite some time, it's nice to know that they are considered lucky and I will take that, thank you!! 

Kathleen Daniels doncha love "firsts"?? Glad that this was one of them! 

Dick Greenberg romance and birds, huh!!! I love the sound of that. My raptor friend has told me about a book that explains bird behavior the best, "What the Robin Knows" and I've ordered it online. 

Brian England a working weekend, mostly, my friend! Photos of a new listing, now that the sun is (finally) out, and showing properties tomorrow! Hope you get out and do some hiking. 

Endre Barath, Jr. "unbridled enthusiasm" what a great description, I love that! Today I must've counted at least 12 different types of birds visiting my feeders today, along with the little chipmunks, vying for a spot. It was a delightful Easter morn to behold. (I worked today, but had terrific buyers). Thank you for a lovely message from you!

Patricia Feager you have no idea how often I think of you when I am partaking in nature's wonders! I have some good friends from AR who travel with me on my roads and visits around here and I share these moments with you all in my heart--you are most definitely a part of that. Especially when I am making suet for the gray jays or simply getting my feeders filled. I KNOW you are right there with me. Yes, we ARE kindred spirits. Love that!