Sunwashed Dickcissel during early evening

                                                              Blue Damselfly

   I was out during the early evening with temperatures hovering between 96 and 92 degrees.  With a black camera in front of my face, it was stifling, but it was worth being uncomfortable.  I consider these fairly decent shots, and I've been trying to capture the Dickcissel for weeks.  This bird likes to be at the tops of trees at the end of the day.  For those of you that are curious, it is related to both the Eastern and Western Meadowlark, but can't be seen everywhere.

                                                      Fledgling Eastern Kingbird

                           
                                                         Eastern Kingbird in Flight

                                                  Immature Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

                                                 Male American Goldfinch on Thistle

                                                Male and Female American Goldfinch

                                                     Mallard Hen and Ducklings

                                                          Great Blue Heron

   The American Goldfinches were a bonus on Monday evening.  My thoughts were that they were area residents, but now I am even closer to their area.  I don't believe that they are nesting at this time.

                               Not sure what these butterflies are, but it was interesting to get the pair

                                                   Eastern Kingbird in Flight

These Were the Highlights from Saturday!

                                                 Eastern Kingbird Catching First Light

                                                   Mallard Hen with Her Young

                                                     Only One Chance For This Shot--
                                                     Fledgling Scissor-tailed Flycatchers
                                                          This One is a Big Seller

                                                             Warbling Vireo

                                                                 Orange Daylily
                                   

                                                               Wild Sunflower

Dare I say that this was a most spectacular morning?  Truly I miss having my mornings off, but I am either taming the sun, or I am better equipped to handle it.  Each day is a new experience for practice. Here Comes the Sun

Boomer Lake Park Best of the Day. What Do YOU Think About This Sunday?

                                       
                                             Northern Mockingbird and His Acrobatics

                                                            Black Swallowtail

                                                       Fledgling Eastern Kingbirds

 
                                                         Fledgling Purple Martin

                                                                  Viceroy


    This was an interesting and priceless morning.  The weather was perfect, between 73 and 80 degrees F, and the birds were generally feeding.  My usual group was out and about and the butterflies were more prolific than usual.  Talk about a colorful day!  The youngsters are rapidly fledgling, and I saw a very young rabbit, but he/she was a lot faster than I was, and I am pretty quick on the draw.  I'll get a young marsh rabbit sooner or later.

Big Yellow Taxi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVD6_BGV8mM