Oriel

Several years ago I thought I saw a Baltimore Oriel but later decided it must have been an Orchard Oriel. This week however, I was pleasantly surprised to see a Baltimore Oriel, which isn't all that common in our area.

Spring sprouts a renewal of awe!

Each time I visit the woods, I discover a little something that was not there before. Dripping moss and wet white-rock meet a quick flow of trickling translucent water; innumerable creatures and plants dance about. Our culture is in a pathetic state these days, where children sit and stare at a screen all day or text more than they talk with parents...how sad it is that people miss out on the simplest aspects of nature.

Of course I didn't have my good camera

Every now and then I get a glimpse of a Barred owl in a concentrated area of the woods. I came upon it in the evening but did not have my DSLR with me. I managed to get an ok shot but am disgusted that I missed an opportunity for a great shot.

This guy could see dark figures looming above the water so he rushed over and quickly ascended before realizing that it was a human and her dog staring at him.