This is a beautiful, almost summer, day. I don't think I could have custom-ordered a nicer one or a better day for a walk in the Holden Arboretum. My friend and I packed bag lunches and met in the visitors' center, lunched, caught up on news, and then set off on a two and one-half …
Nature walk
I took a little nature walk with my friend Marti after supper. and our timing was great for getting some good light and several critters in North Chagrin Reservation. Walking across the boardwalk through the marsh, we stopped when someone said, "Did you see that frog?" And there it was, sitting on a lily pad. …
“Bird lady”…
That's what two walkers said when they saw a downy woodpecker take a peanut from my hand..."You must be the bird lady! How do you do that?" the man asked. All I could reply was, "They like peanut chips!" I don't make a habit of feeding the critters in the park. After all, they are wild …
A glorious spring morning
Had I ordered today's weather, the day would have dawned just as it did. It was one of those rare spring mornings when just about everything is perfect. I headed to the park for a short walk, but ended up staying much longer than I meant to. Mondays are great! Most of the weekend warriors …
Mating on the mind?
I don't know much about the mating rituals of tree swallows, actually, I don't know anything, but I have seen their territorial disputes, complete with angry squawks and frantic dive-bombing. This doesn't look anything like that, so I am going to assume these birds had mating on their minds. If anyone has information contrary to …
Mothers’ Day
We were graced with beautiful weather for Mothers' Day this year. An after church brunch at Corky and Lenny's with our middle daughter's family and a creamy dark chocolate ice cream cone in Chagrin Falls with our youngest's daughter's family made the day extra special. As it happened, I wasn't in photography mode, being more …
Quick post today
That's it for today. I hope you like them. I would write more, but I have to get to a meeting and supper comes first. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your visits and comments are always welcome too. Carolyn aka Skip
Quick post today
That's it for today. I hope you like them. I would write more, but I have to get to a meeting and supper comes first. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your visits and comments are always welcome too.Carolyn aka Skip
Migratory birds and more
Hopefully this will be the first of several posts with pictures of migratory birds, baby animals, and all the wonders of spring. We are blessed with a glorious creation to enjoy, and here in Ohio, spring has been both unusual and special. Here are a few photos for a start. Click on any picture to …
Serendipity
Another sudden change in the weather has brought on a day that is sunny, hot, and MUGGY! I like it all but the muggy part, but it is what it is, and I'm not complaining. A walk in the park around mid-day captured several photos that made me happy. First, a red admiral butterfly. They …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 