Thursday, October 10, 2013

Some of the locals

I am linking up with NF Winged   and  Skywatch Friday

This week is actually going slow for me, maybe because we have a long weekend coming up. Monday is the Columbus day holiday. Yes! A long weekend, I hope the weather will cooperate. This post is about watching the sunset and sharing some neighborhood birds. I am looking forward to seeing your skies from around the world, I hope you are all joining the Skywatch.


 A neighboring field, I am not sure what is growing here but the green leaves were turning beautiful colors.

 A nearby local pond always attracts the Canada Geese and sometimes GB heron.


On a day I was riding by there was one lone domestic goose. 


The birds gathering at the local pond, mostly Canada Geese and one Great Blue Heron.


I am sharing hubby's sunset shots over our lake..  Looks pretty.


Hubby got some pretty reflection shots too.


This cardinal has a sad look, maybe a young one that has been scolded by the adults. Thanks for visiting my post and  blog and I always appreciate your comments.

  Happy Skywatching everyone!

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Thanks to Sylvia, Yogi  and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday! Thanks to Monica the host of NF Winged.   I wish everyone a safe and happy weekend.

71 comments:

  1. loving your hubby's sunset photo over the lake Eileen, and then the cardinal. I've noticed too that sometimes a bird does look 'not happy'. You'd wonder quite how that happens. There's no frown lines or anything!

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  2. Such scenic landcapes Eileen. I love the fall colors! Beautiful pictures as always :)

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  3. It makes me wonder what that goose is doing there---an escapee perhaps? Well, he at least found a really nice spot!

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  4. he is looking a bit down in the mouth. Lovely skies.

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  5. Good morning Eileen!!!
    Beautiful landscapes!!!Great pictures!!You're so lucky living in a gorgeous place!!!I like you habbys shots and the birds photos!!!!!Wonderful reflections and a lovely sunset!!!I really enjoyed your post!!!
    Have a happy day!!!Hugs!!
    Dimi...

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  6. lovely photos and what a sad looking cardinal!

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  7. Nice landscapes and lovely colors..... it's a good post Eileen.

    Greetings, Joop

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  8. wish the hubby had off the Columbus Day ... his company must not think it is very important. ( :
    have fun. enjoyed your views.

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  9. Happy long Columbus Day weekend . . . wonderful photos the two of you sent our way . . .

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  10. The cardinal does look sad. I wonder if it just looked that way. ;)

    Hope you have a wonderful long weekend. It's Canadian Thanksgiving so we have a long weekend too.

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  11. Beautiful pictures Eileen.
    The sunset is my favorite.

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  12. I LOVE that second pic! I would love to live on a farm like that :)

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  13. Wow, what beautiful refreshing photographs before the bitter cold of winter sets in.

    It's so dull grey and cold over here now.

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  14. The Cardinal does look a bit down in the mouth/beak! Yes, such beautifu sky shots!!

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  15. Beautiful are the photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  16. the tinges of fall color make these beautiful. and WOW on the water reflection shots!

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  17. The sunsets are glorious and the little sad cardinal so sweet. Great photos. Wonder what is growing in the fields? It sure is pretty.

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  18. Oh, lovely reflections. I like the pouting cardinal!

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  19. Your hubby took some beautiful sunset photos with the reflections in the lake!

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  20. Amo suas imagens
    o por do solsobre o lago , do seu marido , é surpreendente!
    obrigada por me fazer feliz com belas imagens

    zizi

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  21. Such pretty skies!

    Enjoy your long weekend.

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  22. Very pretty shots! I love the geese. I hope to have some of my own one day :)

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  23. Beautiful Landscapes. Love the reflections too!

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  24. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos of your neighborhood and the sky. I hope you have a great long weekend.

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  25. Lol... Cardinals always look angry to me..

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  26. Such gorgeous landcapes Eileen!
    Would be so enjoyable to walk with you.
    Thanks for sharing wonderful pictures.

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  27. I love your reflection images!!! And that cardinal is a wonderful close-up, no matter her expression!!

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  28. What a beautiful countryside you've got, lovely.

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  29. What a wonderful landscape! And your skies - so gorgeous!! The reflections on the water are so beautiful!

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  30. Beautiful landscapes! Your husband took a great sunset photo! Nice shot of the young cardinal, too!

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  31. A beautiful set of photos. Enjoy the long weekend - I wish I got Columbus Day off!

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  32. Beautiful photos once again! I just love the pouting cardinal. He kind of makes me laugh!

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  33. Awesome sky photos and love goose and little bird ~ wishing you a wonderful weekend ~ carol

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  34. Love the birds!
    Your hubby did really well on the sky reflections, too!
    Happy Sky Watch Friday!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  35. Wow! What a gorgeous set of photos. Beautiful scenery!

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  36. Our sunsets these past few weeks have been gorgeous. Your hubby's are as well!!

    We are getting a lot of rain and it is predicted to be a spoiler this weekend!!

    Great capture of the sad cardinal. I have a few young ones that are still being fed and are hanging around the deck!!

    Is it really only Thursday??

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  37. Your skies are gorgeous Eileen. I love the field with its multi-colored leaves. The little cardinal is adorable.

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  38. You live in a beautiful place. Like seeing the sunset and bird photos.
    Happy weekend.

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  39. That little cardinal is cute ... probably booted out of the nest. None too happy about it!

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  40. A super post Eileen, sweet little Cardinal and I loved the goose shot too. Great skies that you and your hubby captured.

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  41. Hello Eileen,
    Wonderful skies indeed, hubby did a great job with his camera!
    Congratulations for all the birds you posted recently, they are gorgeous including the "miserable" young Cardinal! LOL!
    I hope the weather will be glorious for your WE!
    Cheers!

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  42. I do like your hubby's sunset shots--beautiful! A very cute shot of the cardinal. I've had days like that!

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  43. Wonderful place, excellent, fantastic colors in these beautiful pictures!

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  44. Fabulous colours in the sunset views, love watching the birds and geese getting ready for their annual treks

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  45. Wonderful landscapes, amazing reflection and happy sky watching showing in your pictures..
    such a lovely post...

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  46. Beautiful sky Eileen! Live that soft colors in the dark!

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  47. You have something for everybody today!

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  48. Dearest Eileen,
    Beautiful sunset from your husband, great fall scene and all♡♡♡
    The sad looking cardinal really attracted me:-)

    Lots of Love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  49. Beautiful skies and landscapes, Eileen.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your long weekend.

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  50. Your shots are so pretty. The last photo is my favorite the look of the cardinal is awesome ^_^ He looks sad or angry? ^_^

    Thanks for the visit! Happy SWF!!
    Kim,USA

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  51. I've got my fingers crossed Eileen. Firstly that the weather is kind for you on the long weekend, and secondly for that poor sad looking Cardinal. I think birds do have expressions don't you? Hubby's taken some excellent pictures there - give him a pat on the back.

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  52. Beautiful shots. I love the scenery, sky, reflections and birds.

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  53. Hi Eileen, That domestic goose likely was one that somebody just let go near the pond (perhaps it was a pet from Easter that grew up?). Sometimes they do fly off from farms as well. Pretty bird and in good shape. Your pictures are wonderful! Have an outstanding weekend!

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  54. What a beautiful place. The sunset shots are lovely. Have a happy weekend!

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  55. a nice little pond for the birds.

    This year is very strange. Our nearby lake that usually is filled with ducks this time of year is empty. The swans and a few geese is on the other side of the lake which they don´t usually are. :(

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  56. A nice and calm sunset,have a nice weekend.

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  57. The cardinal has a little bit of a pout, eh? Love sunsets and water! Enjoy your weekend!

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  58. such magical landscapes!
    great shot of the little cardinal. and goose.
    beautiful sunsets, too.

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  59. As always, lovely bird and sky images!

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  60. Beautiful skies, and I liked the picture of the white goose.

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  61. Great to meet some of your neighbours Eileen :) Love the domestic goose, he looks very gleeful to be living out in the wild!

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  62. Hi Eileen Love the bird shots but the sunsets are fantastic

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