Project 365 4-6 through 4-16-2013

Oh oh! Now I let myself get even farther behind. This will be a long post, so not too many words. Ive had a couple exciting weeks of nature photography, so I am just going to skip to my shots and put details under each one. Have a good week!! I am also linking this post to Wild Bird Wednesday.

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Wild Turkey I came across while out for a drive.

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I know the Red Winged Blackbird is a common bird, but I liked this shot. The bird was in the middle of a tree and I was able to put my lens in there and get a shot.

4-8

 Left to right: Male Lesser Scaup, Male Bufflehead and Female Lesser Scaup.

4-9

 Male Ruddy Duck. They are a very small duck with a greenish blue bill. 

4-10

 Northern Shoveler - another new species added to my Audubon Life List.

4-11

My favorite loon shot. Sadly they are gone now. Migrated through this area.

4-12

I dont know if these are male or female, but it was an interesting show they put on!

4-13

I was so excited to see this bird! It is a Horned Grebe! This bird was just migrating through, but gave me a thrill none the less. I waited and waited for it to come in close enough to be able to get a good shot of it. The next day I went back, there were 3 of them. Haven't seen them since. another for my Audubon Life List. Im now at 86.

4-14

Male and Female Redhead Ducks. Number 87 for my life list!

4-15

Male and female Mallards with immature Mallard in foreground.

4-16

Bird number 88 for my Audubon Life List. A Yellow Rumped Warbler - Myrtle What a thrill this was for me, seeing this gorgeous bird in front of me!

There you have it, 10 days of bird shots!! See you in a few days. 

Bead Soup Blog Party

Its finally here!! I joined the BSBP blog hop for the 3rd time around. My partner was Karen Williams of Skunk Hill Studio. In case you didn't see the soup she sent me, here is a shot:

And here is a shot of the soup I sent to her:

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And now on to the creations:

Natures Beauty

 I bead embroidered the focal piece. I had to make the beautiful enameled butterfly button the main attraction. Made a clasp out of the button Karen sent, and earrings to match. So a little embroidery, a little wirework and a little stringing.

Simplicity

I wanted the lampwork to stand out, so I made a simple necklace using a little wirework to attach the beads. Also made earrings to match!

You can see the rest of the participants by going here: http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2013/04/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-2nd-reveal.html

Hi and welcome back! It has been awhile since I have posted on Wild Bird Wednesday. I went out shooting quite a bit over the weekend. I was able to add 4 new birds to my Audubon Life List, so it was a good weekend. One of the birds added is the Common Loon. Normally they are much farther North of me, but for some reason there were here. Here are my shots:

Project 365 4-1 through 4-5-2013

Wow, almost another week has passed by. I had a wonderful week, spent a lot of time outside. I was able to add 4 new species of birds to my Audubon Life List. The weather was much more cooperative too, even a day in the 60's! Looks like the upcoming week will be more typical of April, lots of rain and a bit chilly. Anyway, on to the pictures.

4-1

One of the new species I captured this week. An American Coot.

4-2

Ive been wanting to get a nice up close shot of the beautiful Bluebird. I think I succeeded.

4-3

Killdeer, love the effect of the water in this one.

4-4

 Osprey - another species new to me.

Osprey

4-5

American Kestrel

There you have it!! I will post pictures of the 2 other species I added to my life list in a couple days. Want to try to get better pictures first. Enjoy your week. See you in a few days.

Project 365 3-25 through 3-31-2013

Last post I got all caught up, then slacked again and fell behind. I actually prefer to be behind, so I can post several pictures at a time. Less words to have to come up with! Our weather here has been crazy! Lots of gray skies and windy, rain and snow. Seems like Mother Nature can't make up her mind. Looks like lots of days of sun and mid 50's in the upcoming week, so I know where I will be. Outside with my camera, of course! On to the photos.

3-25

I know, it is simple, but I like it! Silhouette of a Blue Heron flying over. Spring is here!

3-26

Huge piece of driftwood. To me, it looks just like a bird. Would have brought it home, but its huge.

3-27

Song Sparrow

3-28

White Breasted Nuthatch

3-29

Mink are out of hibernation

3-30

Downy Woodpecker

3-31

Caught this meadowlark on the airport fence.

Focus on Life Weeks 11 & 12

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OOPS! how the heck did that happen? Somehow time got away from me and I missed posting a couple weeks. I guess this post will have to cover the two weeks I am behind. Maybe because I have been spending so much time out in the woods, or walking along the river? Maybe because I havent taken the time to post because it takes time away from photography or family time? Maybe I'm just lazy?? No matter, I can always play catch up. Anyway, on to the pictures.

Week 11 - The Possibilities are Endless.

4 Sandhill Cranes in heavy cover. I chose this shot because when I go out on a nature Walk, I feel like the possibilities are endless on what I could see. Sometimes, I dont see much, other times I am amazed!

Week 12 - Observe the Curve

I chose this picture for this prompt because I loved the curve of the ice over the water. Interesting what Mother Nature can do.

There you have it! I am all caught up again. Enjoy your week, spend lots of time out in Nature if you can. It is so good for the soul.

Project 365 3-21 through 3-24-2013

What a week this has been! The weather has been fairly cooperative, actually had some days in the upper 30's. I went out shooting for hours everyday! I can just almost taste Spring, even though it is snowing again today. I was able to add 2 bird species to my Audubon Life List, bringing my grand total to 76 different birds. Not too shabby!! Enjoy your week.

2-21

Hooded Merganser male. I had never seen one of these before, now in the past 3 days, I am seeing them everywhere! This is one of the species I added to my lifelist.

Female and Male Hooded Merganser

3-22

Male Wood Duck what a gorgeous bird!

3-23

Common Goldeneye Duck - another new species added to my life list.

3-24

Sure sign of Spring, Sandhill Cranes are back!