I like the scalloped petals made by an insect
...on this pink rose
The center of the clematis...
almost...
looks like an insect!
~
The Moonbeam Coreopsis
is always...
a favorite of the honey bees!
~
Thought I would hide this snail
here between the flowers...
since hiding is his
usual routine!
~
The Coreopsis also attracts
odd winged moths!
~
This Stella de Oro lily...
was seeping nectar early one morning! 
I spotted our resident...
He flew away as I approached...
Apparently...
~
One afternoon...
while having a lunch of
potato salad...baked chicken and iced tea...
with a green onion from the garden...
I spotted our resident...
Red-shouldered Hawk...
in the Tulip tree at the edge of the field.
~
He flew away as I approached...
my goal was to
deter him away from baby Wrens
in the vicinity
and
to check this nest in the...
Forsythia bush!
Apparently...
I didn't need to intrude...
the baby Wrens...
and
the nest-making Song Sparrows
were not what Mr. Hawk
was spying.
~
(be prepared please)
~
It
It
was...
a
Black Rat Snake
(they are friendly though)
(they are friendly though)
~
"but scary"
if you almost step on one!
~a very lonnnnng one too!~
I 'think' he may be welcomed....
but...
guess where it went?
Straight up my favorite Oak tree!
as you can see...
I left quickly...
to go tell Herhusband...
he's my problem solver!
~
Another day...
Another day...
while having a lunch of
olive salad over noodles...
green beans and carrots...
&
vegetarian sausage...
in my "Quiet Room"...
a little streak of yellow...
outside the window...caught my eye.
I knew it wasn't one of the numerous
It was a welcomed...
This...
Very early one morning....
I knew it wasn't one of the numerous
American Goldfinch that visit.
It was much smaller and slimmer!
It was a welcomed...
first sighting for me of a
Prothonotary Warbler!
This...
was a first sighting for me too...
Hummingbirds
...mating on the front porch!
Very early one morning....
I opened the door to find this...
usually very shy Wood Thrush.
Their
I've never been able to get
Someone else...
....and her harvest of...
usually very shy Wood Thrush.
Their
song has a flute-like sound.
Anytime I walk in the woods...
I can hear them...
but hardly ever see them!
I've never been able to get
such a closeup photo.
He is welcomed back anytime!!!
Someone else...
that can come back anytime...
and often does...
and often does...
is granddaughter Katie!
She is drawn to...
this little plot of clover...
that we leave untrimmed...
until after her visits...
....and her harvest of...
~4 Leaf Clovers~
~Thirty one 4 Leaf Clovers ~
Katie
All their shell designs are different!
I'm going to keep track of them...
~Thirty one 4 Leaf Clovers ~Katie
may be good at finding
her clovers...
her clovers...
but...
I'm good at finding
turtles.
These are different ones
I've found......starting back in April
All their shell designs are different!
I'm going to keep track of them...
all season this year!
Some are smaller than others...
like this one...
...almost as small as my cell phone.
Most of them are found in the woods...
Some are smaller than others...
like this one...
...almost as small as my cell phone.
Most of them are found in the woods...
this one was crossing the field.
Something else
Found this broken heart
Something else
running across the field...
was this skunk.
Not too sure he's welcomed!!!
Found this broken heart
in the creek and brought it home!
~Two for one~
But...
and...
He and You are always.....
~Two for one~But...
I'll end with this heart...
growing on a stepping stone...
and...
the Fawn...
resting in the open garden shed...
in the field.
He and You are always.....
~Welcomed Back Anytime!~
♥...Wanda
♥...Wanda
68 comments:
HI WANDA
your nature-land is SO beautiful. And your pictures are exquisite - breathtaking. That big black snake was scary!!!!
I love your lunch menus.mmmmmmmmmm
And that little spotted fawn all curled up in the grass - made me smile :-)
thanks for the "escape" from my world in to yours.
Love to you
Gail
peace and hope.....
Love all your visitors!!! Oh my gosh, is that snake long!!!!!
And the moss heart is sooo sweet.
Great pictures of nature. I think I would die if I had to live a place where those snakes are. I really have a phobia about them. I guess you better watch when you touch a tree there might be one on there. I'm not too fond of skunks either. I was always told if a skunk is out during the day something is wrong with them. Maybe it's different where you live though. Again, lovely, lovely pictures.
Hi Wanda,
Another beautiful post. That long snake reminded me of the day that I was subbing at the school that I used to teach in. I was walking a group of first graders to lunch. Luckily, I was the first one to slowly open the door before letting the door holder take charge and quess what I saw right near the door? Yes, a long snake, but it was fat and black. I quickly closed the door and told the kids we are going out the front door. I saw a teacher friend and I could hardly get all the words out and all she heard was snake-She went to the office to tell someone to take care of it. Snakes scare me, but I was actually proud of how calm I was.
Have a wonderful day free of snakes!
Take care.
Thank you so much for these few minutes of adventure and discovery. You have birds we don't have and it's so cool to see your amazing pictures. I've never seen a snake that long - I'm both fascinated and repelled. Wow!
Wanda, it is always lovely coming here, I have never found a four leaf clover, but I do feel lucky that I have found your blog. very peaceful, I could stay all day. The fawn is beautiful. take care.
How absolutely charming and beautiful. I just love your images and commentary. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.
Another interlude with natural beauty at its best...
Out did yourself again my friend, loved everything.....(not fussy about the snake-you are very brave)
Lunches look so good and I love the flowers, and that little fawn is so beautiful. Have a great weekend, big hugs to Alivia....:-)
PS: How come my picture is under Marcys blog....its ok really,
luv ya
Another beautiful post. I like knowing there are black snakes living nearby. That means the mice are kept at bay. The turtles are so many! And each one diffenent. Like fingerprints. The Thrush's song is pretty. I think we must have those. I recognize the song!! The fawn is so cute. The are finally coming out with their mom's here. They've been hidden away. Wonderful post. So enjoyable. ...debbie
The birds alays get to me. I have yet to identify all that I see in my yard. Those rascal hummingbirds! The fawn has no fear? And the snake...... ouza! Thanks for my afternoon walk in your fields.
Oh! Gasp! Oh my! Almost every picture took my breath away, and then... the fawn! Oh! Gasp! Sorry to repeat myself, and then I had to go up to find out where you live (again) after seeing all those beautiful turtles! You are definitely blessed. It was just wonderful to visit your part of the planet. Thank you.
I really enjoyed the photos!
Are you sure there aren't seed packets just for four leaf clovers? I still think you live in a blessed woods. and TWO hearts?...I keep looking for hearts where ever I go since I have been visiting your blog. I did find one recently in an odd place and I have it on my blog. I always leave your blog with a smile and a peaceful feeling. I will be back soon to see what goodies your woods has to offer.
Hello Wanda,
What a pleasure it always is to wander in your world for awhile. I enlarged all the photos (the snake twice!). I even had to enlarge the lunches - yummy! The hawk always makes me think of your Mother. I love the hearts you photographed - both so unusual. You have a turtle paradise there in Ohio! Have a restful weekend - snow is in the forecast for us.
I enlarged the lily to see the dripping nectar....spectacular shot, Wanda...as are all of your photos. It is a delight to be here.
I've missed you....
Love,
Jackie
Hi Wanda
This post is so full of delights...I want to keep coming back for another look...I will...
That snake is very wonky looking isn't he...rather ripply...
I love the little thrush and his tune made me feel homesick for my beautiful national park. But outside the window I can hear the birds of Hawaii singing sweetly.
You certainly live in a beautiful place Wanda, and you see the beauty everywhere...
Your photos are excellent Wanda. What camera did you use?
thank you for a peaceful walk and your generous company
Happy days
Wonderful wander around your garden, I always love to see your turtles.
The fawn was beautiful Wanda. You sure did get to see a good share of wildlife lately.That snake was huge!
And the meals looked great!
Love Di ♥
*Gail, I hope your mom is comfortable!
*Nice to see you here Stregata
*Viki, the snakes don't hang around long!
*This was a nice snake Anne!
*I was too Deb!
*Cinner, Katie has found hundreds in that small area over the years.
*Thank you Lois and Jinksy!!
*Bernie, not brave, just curious!
*Thank you Debbie, youre right the snake is beneficial!
*Glad you liked the hummingbirds Claudia.
*DJann, Washington is especially beautiful where you are!
*Thanks Cindy!
*Dee your comment made me laugh!
Honest...no seeds!
*Barb, I love the Hawk too for that same reason. Thank you!
*Thank you Jackie Photographer!
*Delwyn, the Wood Thrushes return here every spring the last week of April! My camera is a simple FUJIFILM FinePix D700. May get a better one someday!
*Penny, thank you for enjoying the turtles!
Di, you were here while I was replying. We once saw a bigger snake, but that's another lonnnng story!
Hello Wanda.
What a wondrous beauty all around you. The turtles are so cute. The blooms are a delight and fabulous. The fawn is amazing the way it look.
The snake looks scary but you captured it well.
And lunch with that view is such a blessings.
I should come here often.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Blessings my dear.
xo
Wanda, you post more jawdroppingly marvelous sights in one post than I see in one year. Don't know whether to comment on the snake or the plate, the birds or the turtles, the flowers or the hearts, so I'll just say thanks for so many smiles!
Wanda what a great post. Loved the video makes the post really come alive. I'm convinced you live at the zoo. That broken heart stone such a nice find eh! Wishing you a great weekend.
Three charming things (in this post chock full of charming things) grab me.
The fawn, of course...
and the warbler that looks like he was designed by a four-year-old...those COLORS!
...and the thrush's song! I don't know if it's that thrush that I hear down in the woods sometimes...it's a haunting song...and always makes me think of silver bars tinkling like a windchime in the breeze!
Visiting you, Wanda, is better than visiting ANY nature preserve!! Oh, how I love this post! So many beautiful creatures...and you have built a beautiful narrative as always! You are such a terrific photographer...but it is the way you use the photos to tell a story that makes you so very, very special! Love the hearts...love the bird songs...love the critters, and I even loved seeing the snake climb the tree. You brought me HUGE smiles today! Love you so much! Janine XO
Those are all such great photos! The Prothonotary Warbler is such a beautiful color and the flowers look incredible!
I always leave your page with a heart that is warmer.
You are simply amazing to me. A very special woman.
Joey
Wanda, A lot of people enjoy walking around your garden and woods, admiring and enjoying your beautiful grandchildren, the flowers, the trees, the colourful birds, snails, spiders, bees, fawns, turtles, welcomed with an open heart on lots of occasions, we even get a nice meal, but now you have introduced a skunk and a snake. I hope you are not trying to get rid of us. Great post as usual.
*Regina, thank you for your nice comment.
*Thanks Jain, you just made me smile!
*Maggie, it's nice to see you here.
*June, I've read some consider the Thrush's song the most beautiful of all.
*Janine, thank you for always making me smile, I appreciate your visits.
*Thanks for stopping by Jenny!
*Thank you, Joey!
Ann, I really was hesitant about the snake, but I did warn everyone!
I do think your posts ought to be pretyped on all prescription pads for stress relief.
Your walks are wonderful.
Birds mating---I can never tell if they are fighting or mating, both are a bit noisy and frentic. Unusual capture either way.
Oh my Wanda thank you for sharing all these wonderful photos of nature, I so love them, it is a marvellous way that we can enjoy the sight of these. Thank you for coming by my blog too, God bless you and have a great day.
Hugs Barbara
*Patti, they were definitly mating, though I failed to capture it exactly! :)
*Thanks Barbara for your visit here too!
Wanda, so many things to comment on, I don't know where to start! Your potato salad looks delicious!!
I've never seen such a big black snake! Glad you had some new bird friends stop by, & I love all your turtles... they are so cute! Oh, the fawn is ADORABLE!!!
Have a great weekend, Wanda.
:)
Hi Wanda,another beautiful visit with you,that snake is really a long one..your meals always looks so delish,I am always at peace while visiting your blog...so glad I found you...take care..loved all the pics...I am gonna keep track of the turtles to...lets see how many different ones we find!!!!
Great photos as always Wanda.
We see few snakes, usually just grass snakes, but we do get skunks.
I'm glad the one you saw was running away..!
Have a great weekend.
xx
Your turtles and skunks are different than ours, fun to see...the fawn is so adorable, I've never seen one so close! As always, your meals look delicious! The flowers are fabulous, too!
Such a variety of wildlife! I think its great that you are so in tune with the animal and bird life that you are able to capture so much of it in photos. I have to say though, I'd be stepping a bit cautiously knowing there may be snakes... friendly or not!
Oh, my gosh, Wanda! Flowers, animals, lunches, they all are such beautiful photographs! I love them all, but my favorites are Katie and the clover, and of course your beautiful heart finds!
Really pretty post, I enjoyed this so much!
And you know I'll be back begging for another photo for my blog background and banner picture!
You really need to find a publisher and share these with even more of your adoring public!
Love to you,
Eileen
Sad to have missed Alivia's birthday - but I caught up by reading her birthday post. The pictures she took with her camera WERE/ARE lovely! I enjoyed THIS post, too. We don't see many turtles (although husband said he saw 3 crossing the road on his way to work a week ago...) I looked and looked for a heart-shaped rock to bring home from Kentucky this week. Although there were many, many rocks and stones, I came home empty handed!
*Becky, thanks for coming by and the nice comment.
*Andora, if you will, I will!
*Thanks for visiting Sheila!
*I even thought this skunk looked different than usual, Jann!
*Vicky, we really don't see many snakes, actually only 2 last year!
*Eileen, I enjoy seeing my photos on your blog!
*Rebecca, I'm sure I will run out of hearts here someday!
Ohhh so beautiful your blog...its so special! Ach my followers thingie is noe on my page! ox
Oh my, what a snake! I've never seen one climb a tree. That's an extraordinary athletic feat for a slithering creature.
And the nectar oozing from the lily is beautiful.
Finally, that fawn is amazing. Her mom must trust you to leave the fawn so close to you!
What an amazing array of wild plants and animals you have around you, plus a great eye for photographing them.
One more thing - we have hermit thrushes here, and they have flute-like gorgeous songs that I treasure but I almost never can see the bird. Sounds a lot like your wood thrush! The song is different though.
I'm totally freaked out by that snake! Did you see it again? I'm having trouble getting motivated to do my gardening this year because we've had a few smaller (12-18 inch) snakes in the yard from time to time. I'm sure they live in the wetlands behind us. If I ever accidentally touched one or stepped on one I know I would die on the spot. I loved all your other pictures though, as usual Wanda. That fawn is just a real thing of beauty. By the way, I'd love your recipe--the potato salad looked really good!
Beautiful collection of shots--well, except for the snake. I passed on that one, and lucky for me we don't have any snakes here. I want to come have lunch with you. Both lunches really looked yummy. I usually settle for a quick sandwich.
*Janet, thank you very much!
*KB, the mother of the fawn has had others that she has left here,
they were twins last year.
*Jacquelyn, we saw it twice, but It moved on I believe, we really don't see many!
*Elaine, we have our main meal of the day at lunchtime, dinner is a different story, maybe just a sandwich then!
How beautiful this little journey was! Thank you so much. I love all the birds you see.
And BTW, the scalloped edges on your first flower were made by a beneficial insect. Can't remember his name; but he catches all the bad things in your garden.
I always leave your post with a smile on my face. A delightful visit, except for maybe the huge snake! Yikes!
The little Wood Thrush on your doorstep is one the cutest pictures I've seen anywhere!
Have a great week.
☼ Sunny
Oh what beautiful flowers and creatures - except for that snake. Mr Snake would not be welcome anywhere near my home :) I am afraid I have no love for snakes although I am OK with lizards and geckos.
Love you so very much, Wanda!! Janine XO
Sweet Wanda, how beautiful, beautiful is nature in your lovely corner of the world. The bright yellow of the cute bird shines trough in my living room!
Have a happy, happy week. xx XX XX
Beautiful images, wonderful moments, lovely memories in the making, Wanda. I haven't been around as often as I would have wished, work got in the way.
But a lovely blog as always!
*Thank you Sandy...there's too many insects to remember!
*Thank you Sunny...the Wood Thrush is very elusive!
*Loree...lizards are snakes with legs(I think) :)
*Love you too, Janine!!!
*You have a happy week, Saskia with your beautiful children!
*Nicholas...Thank you, no matter how often you visit!
What a delightful post. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of your neighbors. I wished I had your granddaughter's ability to find four-leaf clovers! And the little deer was absolutely precious.
Wanda, I just want to let you know that i have closed my blog.. I received some threat (which I believe the person is from my past). I feel very insecured and scared. I need to stop writing for my own sake, and my daughters too of course.. I just want to thank you for all the kind comments you gave me. They mean very much to me.. i'm sad that all the comments disappeared after I changed the settings.
Love, Edlin
Wanda...I don't even have words for how your photos make me feel....my fav is the beautiful fawn. Thank you!
*Cheryl...some of Katie's clovers are so tiny...1/4 of an inch across!
*Edlin...I do hope you continue to visit here, maybe make your blog private, open to only those you invite. I would hate to lose track of you and your lovely daughters. Please stay in touch!
*Janet...Thank you!...for your much appreciated comment!
Wanda...stopping by again for a stroll...finding beauty and peace. God sprinkles those heart rocks for you....to share.
Love,
Jackie
Wanda! Your posts are so amazing and such a treat! I feel so nurtured afterward...
the beautiful nature photos
{...you and your camera are awesome!}
the delicious meals
the sweet people who visit
the sweet creatures who visit
the wild and interesting creatures too
your friendly trees and heart-shaped reminders that Earth is a gift.
Blessings to you always... thank you for all the time you take to nurture all of us out here~
~Maria
Wanda, thank you for sharing such a magical place with your lovely postings. I am entranced with the sound of the Wood Thrush......
*Jackie...Thanks for coming back to the post again!
*Maria...Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment!
*Hildred/Charles...Thank you, I always look forward to the return of the Wood Thrush each spring!
You have everything covered. It means things are just right there and the animals know it is. Beautiful post.
Such a beautiful post, Wanda...I had to stop by and view your photos again...this is one of my favorites...Sending you much love!!! Janine XO
Such a full and interesting post, Wanda. I love your eye for detail on the flowers, just the sort of pics I like to take myself. Beautiful! Enjoy your weekend :-)
Wanda, your posts with their beautiful pictures and sounds and discoveries always leave me feeling peaceful and full of sweet spirit. Thank you.
amazing post!! a prothonotary warbler, hummingbirds mating and a wood thrush on your porch!! Beautiful...I would go crazy! Sweet, sweet little fawn too...
What wonderful bird shots.And I love the turtles - such interesting patterns on their shells. I certainly enjoyed stopping by.
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