Monthly Archives: July 2014

A Reshoot

Posted on July 29, 2014 by onepicatatime

On my last post, I included a picture of some seeds floating away from a thistle flower.  I liked that picture, but there was one part I was unhappy with–I had wished for a more even, green background behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers | 8 Comments

Why must some people be so cruel?

Posted on July 27, 2014 by onepicatatime

I had a really upsetting thing happen a few days ago while walking near the river. Three twenty-somethings, two men and a woman, were entertaining themselves by throwing huge rocks at a family of ducks. The baby ducks couldn’t fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Cardinal, Finches, Flowers, Flycatchers | 6 Comments

How fast they grow

Posted on July 23, 2014 by onepicatatime

The robins on my porch fledged yesterday morning.  When my husband left for work, we found this one fresh out of the nest sitting on the porch.     I’m going to take the nest down this time because it … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Flowers, Thrushes | 5 Comments

Goodbye beach

Posted on July 21, 2014 by onepicatatime

My yearly beach vacation is over.  Although it’s good to be home, I don’t know how I’ll make it a whole year without seeing the ocean.  It’s such a peaceful place to be. I had hoped to see more birds … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Gulls, Mimids | 1 Comment

Purple Martins

Posted on July 16, 2014 by onepicatatime

I went out yesterday morning hoping to get a picture of an Osprey.  There was a nest quite far away–across the waterway–but I was hoping the birds would fly close by and I could get a few shots.  They never … Continue reading →

Posted in Swallows | 5 Comments

Shore birds

Posted on July 15, 2014 by onepicatatime

I love my annual beach vacations and I always look forward to seeing shore birds that I don’t see at home.  I’m in New Jersey this week, and the salt marshes near us are home to many birds.  I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Shorebirds, Sparrows, Thrushes | 7 Comments

A rainy start to the beach

Posted on July 14, 2014 by onepicatatime

I’m at one of my favorite places in the world–the beach.  I wait all year for beach sunrises and early-morning birds on the beach.  Sadly, it is raining right now.  Yuck. The first night I was here was the night … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickadees and Titmice, Thrushes | 1 Comment

Broad-winged Hawk

Posted on July 10, 2014 by onepicatatime

  Sometimes, you just get really lucky!  I was photographing some flowers when I looked up and saw this Broad-winged Hawk fly by.  I just pointed and snapped–no time to deal with camera settings.  I was so happy when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of Prey | 2 Comments

This and that

Posted on July 9, 2014 by onepicatatime

Guess what?  Remember the robin that built a nest on our porch?  Well, after the babies fledged, we started using the porch again.  We sit out there to read and the kids come in and out that way, so the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dragonflies, Finches, Grackle, Wrens | 9 Comments

A fabulous 4th of July weekend.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by onepicatatime

Nothing like a three day weekend!  We’re getting a thunderstorm right now, but the long weekend was fabulous.  I spent most of the day Friday taking pictures and I have lots to share.     These little Warbling Vireos are … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackbirds, Butterflies, Chipmunks, Flycatchers, Gnatcatchers, Sparrows, Squirrels, Vireo, Waxwings, Wrens | 6 Comments