Hello loved ones - I have been out and about several times in the past weeks and here are just a few of the beautiful creatures God has allowed me to see.
Canada Goose and her young. I love a parade, don't you? |
Even the common grackle is beautiful in the bright sunlight. |
Purple Gallinule (Common name - Moor Hen) Notice the big foot with long toes than help him walk on lily pads. |
Another View of the Purple Gallinule - with his wing spread. Notice the "candy corn" bill. Not often seen North of the Carolinas - this guy was hanging out in Mount Holly Springs Cumberland County. |
A Yellow Crowned Night Heron in Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County. |
There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of Red Winged Black Birds at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area now. This one is displaying for the ladies |
Ring Neck Pheasants are not a native species but not too many years ago we had them everywhere in great numbers. Their spring colors are bright and beautiful. |
Male Eastern Blue Bird - Lancaster County |
Female Eastern Blue Bird - Lebanon County |
This beautiful pair of Bluebirds were also at Middle Creek WMA. |
The Bobolink nests here in PA but migrates from Argentina to do so. One of the longest migrations for a song bird. Listen and he will tell you his name "BOB-BO-LINK" |