I think these are sparrows, although I'm not sure which one. Are the first two white-throated sparrows? I saw them this week in northeast Ohio. Can someone help? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Trail Walker
Another good morning on the trail
Let's start with "Big Momma!"...Still sitting on the nest, all alone and sleepy! Except for Big Momma, my nickname for the Great Horned Owl, this was pretty much a RED day...Northern cardinals and red-bellied woodpeckers were all over the place. Here are a few of my favorites. FINALLY, this little nuthatch sneaked in for a …
I’m happy to report…
Today was a beautiful day for a photo walk, so first thing this morning I headed for Chagrin River Park. Despite the morning chill, the sun was shining, and the birds were active. I don't have much time for blogging today, but there is one bird I especially want to share before I sign off …
A good day on the trails
It was definitely a good day on the trail in Chagrin River Park, but a very tedious weekend at the computer cleaning up my 18 years of photo files. I won't bore you with the details, except to say that I am making progress. Unfortunately, there is still more work to be done, and I …
Botanical Garden-Big Spring 2017
Wandering through the Big Spring exhibit at the Cleveland Botanical Garden gives one hope that spring is well on the way. If you live, as I do, where winter seems to last forever and sunshine and blue skies are rare and a cause for joy, you will understand the significance of an event that celebrates …
Return of the pileated woodpeckers
The light was dull this morning, and I couldn't get a great picture, but look who reappeared in our backyard this morning. We haven't been visited by the pileateds for months, and this morning I heard the distinctive "I'm here!" call, ran to my window, and there he was high up on the tall oak …
Frozen Erie Lakescapes
This morning I visited a friend who lives a few short blocks from Lake Erie. Because it was a beautiful morning, I couldn't resist stopping by Lake Overlook Park on my way home. Only one other person was walking along the trail from the lake to the parking lot. Noticing my camera, she remarked that …
A cold weather walk
Although the temperature reading in my car reminded me it was well below freezing, I decided on a trail walk in Chagrin River Park. After all, it was warmer than yesterday's 19 degrees (Fahrenheit), and there was a weak sun in the sky. The first wildlife I spotted were these whitetail deer, who quickly noticed …
Trail walking again
It's not that I have forgotten to take pictures lately, but trail walking (and blogging) have taken a back seat to other responsibilities and the mundane routines of daily life...and the weather has not been friendly to photo walking. Temperatures way below freezing and icy trails have kept me closer to home than usual. Consequently, …
Happy Anniversary to US!
Last month Bob and I celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary. You might say that's a milestone occasion, worthy of a major celebration, and I would agree. However, neither of us was in the mood that afternoon to get dressed up and go out for a fancy dinner like we did last year. Instead, as the …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 