photos by gayle rich boxman: Friday's Fotos-I've Become a Birder!!
- 06/30/17 01:59 PM
Since living out at Fishhawk Lake, Birkenfeld OR, I have become enamoured with all of the different bird species that are prevalent in our coastal range. The other day I was walking my dogs, and heard the familiar tap-tap-tap sound near my truck. Following it up a large coniferous tree, there it was, a woodpecker! Determined to get photos, I grabbed my camera this morning,(along with bringing my Goldens for a nature hike) as I had memorized the hole that this woodpecker had been closing in on days ago. I didn’t see any birds, but heard the wee bit of chirping signifying (12 comments)
photos by gayle rich boxman: Speechless Sunday-Visitor at our Ranch
- 06/11/17 10:15 AM
It’s such a joy to discover new visitors (or residents) that grace my path while out and about our five acres of land with barns, outbuildings, pastureland and Fishhawk Creek. While out feeding my horse and mule, I started to park my UTV when I saw him poking out of one of the barn doors.
This guy was sunning himself on our gravel driveway and seemed completely at ease with me taking his picture(s).Some people are afraid of snakes, but I find them to be utterly beautiful and elusive and elegant!
The vibrant colors could be a catalyst for many a creation; photography (24 comments)