We caught a hummingbird sampling the jewel weeds along our driveway last week.
Maine
Bird at the pond’s edge
We were surprised to spot this crow-sized bird along the shore of the no-name pond the other day. At the time and after checking my references, I am not sure if this is a heron or a bittern (a least American bittern is a good possibility from field mark descriptions).
Deer in the field
As we approached the hay field at the edge of the forest, we caught sight of a youthful deer eating near a fallen tree. We caught it just as it began to scamper away.
Gull on a raft
Robin gathers lunch
As mentioned previously, our yard has become a regular hunting ground for an energetic robin. We see her getting worms and other small things for a likely nest somewhere nearby.
Goldfinch in the bog
Eight loons
In a close encounter on a Maine pond, a gang of loons queried why I was there
Frog in the duck weed
The far bog has been completely filled with what I call duck weed. The frogs seem to like it but I have seen fewer ducks this year at this spot.
Hosta flower summer
The rural robin
We have had this robin hanging around the yard for the last four days.
john's f-stop 