Thursday, April 3, 2014

Sounds of Spring

Linking up with Skywatch Friday 

Good Times are here, the Orioles won their opening day game against the Boston Red Sox. Our temps have been in the 60's, it is starting to feel more like spring. Finally!
Besides hearing the birds in Spring, my yard comes alive with frog sounds.. Sometimes it can be so loud, I love it. I made a youtube video listening to the frogs while watching the crescent moon.




The crescent moon taken on 4/1/14




My froggy sounds on youtube, sorry my hubby came along and made some noise with the trash can.


A shot of just one of the Great Blue Herons on the nest.


This shot above show more of the nest that the Heron is standing on..


It maybe a pretty colorful sky later, the sun is setting.


 Thank you for visiting my post! I hope you enjoyed...the sounds of spring..I hope to see you on Saturday sharing your critters..


To see more pretty skies from around the world please visit  Skywatch Friday


Thanks to Sylvia, Yogi  and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday!   I wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend.

56 comments:

Icy BC said...

I saw that crescent moon last night too, outside my bedroom window. Beautiful shot, Eileen!

Crafty Green Poet said...

I love listening to frogs.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

what is about the moon that is so great. so amazing!! ( :

they really steal the show.

Sue said...

I laughed at your hubbys trash can rattling....mine does the same thing---he's always so quiet, until I'm trying to film something. Yack yack yack--hahahah!

Noushka said...

Who doesn't enjoy spring!
It means so much!
Soon getting out of winter's cold months, the lovely birds songs and flowers blooming all over!
I love your sunset, the colors are so delicate!
The heron nest is really impressive!
Cheers, Eilelen keep well!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous shots of moon and birds. Spring is on its way.

Willow said...

Loving the sounds of Spring and your gorgeous photos Eileen !

Indrani said...

Beautiful! Truly a gorgeous capture.

TexWisGirl said...

i loved your frogs! they sound very different from what we hear here. :)

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

What a great idea - a video while listening to nature.

Wonderful herons too.

Anonymous said...

Hi Eileen, Ooh aah, I sure like your moon picture! I so enjoy seeing Great Blue Herons! You are lucky to see the big bird in its rookery. Outstanding! Have a really pleasant day today!

Linda W. said...

We have a small koi pond in our backyard and this time of year it's full of frogs. And they give us a nightly symphony of croaking. I don't mind though - it's a sign that spring is here. Glad you are getting some warmer temps!

DIMI said...

Hello Eileen!!
Great post!Nice video!The sounds of spring and i listen the frogs!!Great shots with the heron bird and the moon!!I'm glad your team has win!!Great news!Wish you a happy week!!
Dimi...

Montanagirl said...

Beautiful Moon - my, you sure could zoom in a long ways! Love the froggies singing, and oh those Herons..Wow!

Stephanie said...

Love the heron and moon shot.

Karen said...

I always enjoy your moon shots! How wonderful to have a heron nesting so close.

Nancy J said...

Love the video, and what a huge nest for a big bird, I hope we get to see some chicks later on . Cheers, jean

HappyK said...

First moon video I've seen. Really cool and nice to hear the night sounds.

Our photos said...

Nice photos. I like the moon

Sylvia K said...

I do love your moon shot!! Fantastic!! Lovely, happy birds and beautiful captures as always, Eileen!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

Jim said...

Interesting shots.

Brian King said...

Nice sliver of moon! I'm envious of your heron nest. That's cool!

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful Great Heron and the moon, in video, superb.

Reader Wil said...

Thanks again for sharing nature's beauty with us. Your crescent moon is excellent. It shows that you don't live in the north of your country. Our crescent moon is more vertical than yours.
Have a great weekend.

Gail Dixon said...

Great shots of the GBH. I have never seen one nesting. Hope you have a great weekend filled with warm temps and lots of fun birding.

Light and Voices said...

G-r-e-a-t moon shot!
JM Illinois
U.S.A.

Valerie said...

Wonderful capture of that moon Eileen and also the Great Blue Heron.

carol l mckenna said...

Moon shot is awesome~ and your other photos are always great for SWF ~ Happy Weekend to you ~

artmusedog and carol

DeniseinVA said...

Cool video, those frogs sure are noisy but fun to listen to. Loved the photos as always :) Have a great weekend Eileen.

HansHB said...

A beautiful moon, Perfect for SWF!
My SWF-post at: http://hanshb.wordpress.com/

George said...

I really like both your moon shot and the froggy video. The Great Blue Heron is pretty neat as well.

Photo Cache said...

spring is "play ball" time!!!!

again, i really enjoy my birdwatching here.

Lew said...

Great shots of the heron on the nest! The clouds have been coming and going here - most of today was sunny.

Jocee said...

Great photos or the moon and the Heron's nest looks impressive.

orchid0324 said...

Dearest Eileeen;
Wow; Beautiful crescent moon listening the sound of frog♪♪♪ I remember many frogs making sounds (noise, haha) in the rice paddy when young. But recently, not many rice paddy around my area. Wonderful to be able to connect with You-tube☆☆☆

Love your pics of gorgeous Great Blue Heron and the sky♡♡♡

Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

Debbie said...

It must be just awesome to have a heron, so close to home. I suspect we are in for some big treats and some amazing images!!

I always enjoy your moon and sky shots, both are so soothing!!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Wow, you nailed that moon shot! Great focus and detail!

Phil Slade said...

Lovely moon shots Eileen. So peaceful to look at. I'm so pleased that the temperatures are climbing for you as it's been a cold and long winter. Enjoy your weekend.

giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...

Hi,
mi piace molto la foto n° 1... grande effetto lunare !!!!!
Magnifica foto.
Buona domenica e un bacio :)
Myriam

katerchen said...

hörte sich GUT an Eileen :D

LG vom katerchen

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

Wonderful photos for Skywatch, Eileen.
I love the sound of frogs too, but to hear them sing so loud in the garden would be just a little too much, I think. :-)

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

Nice shots for Skywatsch, Eilee, I specially love the heron on the nest.
I love the sound of frogs too, but to hear som emany of them so loud in the garden, would be a little bit too much for us and the neighbours, I think. :-)

Carver said...

You captured the moon so well and I also love the heron.

Irene said...

Love your moon shot, Eileen. Finally spring is here too. Lovely to hear the birds singing in the trees around my house. Got a few bird shots, but they didn't come out so well as yours :)

Happy weekend!

Irene

Ranten said...

Great pictures. As always! Have a nice weekend!

lina@womens perspectives said...

Great video with unique back sound :)

Enjoying your other shots, Eileen.

Lynne said...

Great pictures . . . I love a Crescent Moon!

Maude Lynn said...

Beautiful moon!

Pat said...

Gorgeous shot of the crescent moon.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HI Eileen Love the moon shot and the video,

NatureFootstep said...

great to hear your sound of frogs. That is a sound I never hear.

SandyCarlson said...

I'm so glad spring has taken hold where you are.

magiceye said...

Lovely post with froggies in the background!!

Pearl Maple said...

fabulous post celebrating nature and the changing seasons

Helma said...

Hahaha Hahaha .... I had to laugh at the sound of the man who came whahahahaha with the trash ..... but the moon itself I found quite nice and the sounds were good to hear :-) Beautiful pictures of the blue heron but your last picture of the sky, I find beautiful :-)

Maria said...

Beautiful skies, as usual.

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