This week I have been fighting off something. I am seriously thinking it was from mosquito bites I got when I was working in the garden. Luckily I had meds and Lyme meds, so took what I had and rested a lot. It affected my bones and joints, so I didn't have much energy this week.
I decided to make up a stitchery to work on, when I felt better. This is an old Cheri pattern and thought it would be nice as a gift. I will add buttons and maybe do a pillow or small wall hanging, will decide on that later.
Last weekend we went out for a little ride around the island and enjoyed seeing the birds in the coves.
I also got some shots of the new Osprey. I guess they only had one this year. Dad bringing in the catch.
Coming in with dinner
And feeding time
At home I have been watching a lot of new arrivals. Unfortunately I spotted this juvenile Coopers Hawk with its meal. They are not the best hunters, so they tend to go after birds. The photos are at dusk, so a bit odd looking.
And this is what he had, another Flicker. This one was enjoying bugs in my yard, so hopefully the hawk doesn't get him too.
And another new arrival. This is a juvenile Cowbird. It can fly on its own and eat, but it's a bit confused. It is all alone, so I think his mother left her egg in another birds nest. Once they get too big, the other bird will stop feeding it. It also calls out constantly, but no sound comes out, so it lost its voice.
Today we went back to the island. I am feeling better, so enjoyed a nice walk around the cliffs. Lots of sailboats are out now.
We also had company, thousands of Dragonflies.
We decided to explore the inner paths and got a closer look at the Osprey on the radar tower.
After we went to the other park and I got to enjoy a swim in the cove. The tide was going out, so I swam in the channel, against the tide, so I stayed in one place.
There were a lot of Egrets in the surrounding area, so I had plenty of company. Bean was enjoying swimming too, but he won't go that deep. I hope you all had a good week and enjoy your weekend.
2 comments:
Another wonderful photo show of beautiful birds. Except the cowbird...can do without them LOL. I have had quite a few Northern Flickers here this year - but, of course, I can hear them but never see them. My population of cardinals, though, has really expanded. And those I actually see LOL. That must be an odd sensation to swim against the tide like that and never go anywhere. Then again, when I swim, I only go down...like a rock. ;-) Enjoy your weekend! ~Robin~
That picture of the dragonfly is amazing! Also the one of the osprey bringing home dinner! You always have the best places to explore.
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