“Quickies”
(All “Quickies” are photos taken and posted the same day)
These photos were taken this morning in the Gardens at Waters East. - - 5.13.14
The photos today are of the Bobolink. Always a joy to see here in the
gardens. It is the only North
American male land bird dark below and lighter on top. The song is long, loud, and
bubbling. It is very distinct and
I love it. The birds migrate north
in large flocks returning to the far north from their winter habitat in southern
South America. In fact, last year
there were two-hundred and fifty in the gardens for about four hours resting
before heading further north. To
my delight a pair stayed on to nest for the summer. Hope that happens again the summer. The Bobolink here today have traveled
more than 7,500.00 to rest here in the Gardens
at Waters East before continuing on their journey.
(Excuse the quality of the
photos – I had to take them through the windows)
Enjoy
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complete list of the ten (10) Principles
of Design plus the special “Golden
Principle of Design” used throughout Gardens
at Waters East, check out the archive postings for November 14 – 24, 2010
and May 2, 2011.
The Bobolink are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing that these birds have traveled more than 7,500.00 to rest in the Gardens at Waters East before continuing on their journey!
Love these photos!