Monthly Archives: June 2014

Sneak peak

Posted on June 30, 2014 by onepicatatime

We spent the last week in Western Kentucky at a beautiful lake home with no internet access.  It was heaven!  I’m putting together a post about all the beautiful birds, butterflies, and flowers we saw.  In the meantime, I wanted … Continue reading →

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A fresh perspective

Posted on June 21, 2014 by onepicatatime

I decided to change up my routine a bit and head down to the river for my evening walk.  The pathway by the river is a little more open, giving me more light for photographing.  Plus, the mosquitoes have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackbirds, Cardinal, Gnatcatchers, Thrushes | 7 Comments

Faraway birds

Posted on June 19, 2014 by onepicatatime

The woods are so thick with vegetation right now it is nearly impossible to get many close-up photos of birds.  They are there–I can see them hopping around from branch to branch or hear them way up in the canopy.  … Continue reading →

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Bath Time!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by onepicatatime

I went outside last evening to refill the bird feeders and caught this robin taking a bath.  I think I startled her, and she looked like she was ready to take off, but then I stopped and stepped back and … Continue reading →

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Buck

Posted on June 16, 2014 by onepicatatime

  I had a magical walk in the woods last night.  It was right around dusk, very quiet, and not much was moving.  All of a sudden, I noticed a buck not far from me.  He saw me at the … Continue reading →

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Summertime!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by onepicatatime

It doesn’t matter what the calendar says.  It’s summer!  The last day of school was yesterday! I am so looking forward to taking more regular walks.  I only got out one morning last week and just had time to go … Continue reading →

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The Peony Garden

Posted on June 11, 2014 by onepicatatime

One of the highlights of spring around here is when the peony garden at the arboretum is in full bloom.  From the website: The University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden presents a stunning spring display, with over 270 historic … Continue reading →

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Killdeer

Posted on June 10, 2014 by onepicatatime

I spent the past weekend in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada at a regatta.  It was a spectacular location, beautiful weather, and I’m sure there was much good birding to be had.  However, my priority was watching my daughter, a coxswain, … Continue reading →

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Babies everywhere!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by onepicatatime

Next week is the last week of school.  I’ve been running from one activity to another.  I cannot wait for some lazy summer days ahead!  Birding will have to take a backseat until then, but I did take one quick … Continue reading →

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Perfect weekend.

Posted on June 2, 2014 by onepicatatime

This weekend was perfect.  The weather was fabulous and we spent every minute we could outside.  I went birding and also spent a good deal of time in the garden.  Our yard looks great this time of year–lush and green.  … Continue reading →

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