Curious Cardinal

While we were at Hocking Hills on Friday, we found a great place to sit and watch the birds. This female cardinal was serious about checking us out.

The second photo was taken on a picnic table as she hopped around .. I guess this was her best long jump😬. 

I also took a photo of her in flight. This one is not as good (quality is low). But here it is.  

~ Rick

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Go to the view

Teresa and I spent  Friday at Hocking Hills State Park. This photo is from Cedar Falls. It was a beautiful day to be out with my wife and nature. Sometimes you just go to where the photo is, and get the shot. 

~ Rick  

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Black-billed Cuckoo

I believe this is a Black-billed Cuckoo. A big shotout to Dyna for helping me with this one. The photo was not very helpful since have the body is not visible. I think that is what I like about it most .. she is so well hidden.

She looks grey, but I believe that is actually brown. Lighting can change a photo! The photo below was taken near the same location, but the lighting was different and the birds was at a different angle, relative to the sun. Brown .. and I think this too is a cuckoo. Maybe. That beak does not look the same, maybe :).  

Have a great weekend.  

~ Rick

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Taking a break

I have been able to get some really great photos of insects lately. This dragon fly was my latest.  

Here is one more:

~ Rick  

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The colors of summer

This was just a fun shot. I love the contrast of the yellow flower and the green tones. The wild flowers are beautiful right now. One more photo:

The temperatures are climbing into the 90s most days. Its the time of year .. have a great day.  

~ Rick

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