Thursday, June 26, 2014

Weekend Walk_June 22

Linking up with Skywatch Friday  and Good Fences

I am sharing one of my sunrise shots from last week and some shots from our weekend walk along a creek not far from our house..It is just under a 2 mile drive to get to the creek parking area and the trail leads us to a different section of our lake. 


First, I will start my post with a shot of the sunrise over a local field.



For my Good Fence post I have a neighborhood farm, I pass by this farm with their beautiful white horse and a donkey everyday on the way to work..I thought it would make a great fence shot for Tex's Good Fence meme..


I can walk from the house to see this pretty horse, I think there are plenty of fences in this shot. The new fence was put up recently..


Now onto our walk, hubby and I were walking along the creek trail, I happened to see one eagle flying away and then I looked down and across the creek and there was another eagle eating a fish.. I think the reflection is cool. 


We watched the eagle eating the fish for a little while.  Then with the fish still clutched in its claws,  the eagle flew off down the creek with the fish.. Most likely taking the fish back to the nest..



We spooked a large group of Canada Geese when we walked up to the lake shore.. Some flew and some swam just to the other side.


We reached the lake, which was our stopping point for the day.  The sky was a pretty blue with some clouds here and there.  A pretty day for a walk.


A gorgeous sunset shot, thanks to my hubby!


I hope you enjoyed my post and photos from our weekend walk..
To see more pretty skies from around the world please visit  Skywatch Friday
and check more fence shots at Tex's Good Fences


Thanks to Tex @ The Run*A*Round Ranch for hosting Good Fences and to Sylvia, Yogi  and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday!   I wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend.

70 comments:

Carole M. said...

a lovely start and finish to your post with the sun at opposing ends of the day ... great picking up the eagle!

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Hi Eileen,
this is a wonderful walk with surprises. The eagle is gorgeous and your last photo is my favorite with this incredible beautiful sunset.
Best regards, Synnöve

Sue said...

Lovely pics from your walk. And, it looks like hubby isn't too shabby with a camera either.
Enjoy the day

Jo said...

Hi Eileen, beautiful shots of the eagle eating on the water's edge. Is that your [American]Bald Eagle? I love the sun/sky shot. I am about to join in the Good fences meme with Tex. I'm following her amazing blog already so want to join in this fun too. Have a great day. Jo

Hootin Anni said...

Gorgeous eagle...and such a lovely walk you took us on Eileen.

Sue (this n that) said...

Hi Eileen, thanks for sharing your walk with us, it was wonderful. What a surprise for you to come across that eagle - yes, I agree, those reflections in the shot are great :D)

jp@A Green Ridge said...

AWESOME!...Just awesome, Eileen!...:)JP

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

Loved how you bookended your array with beautiful sunrise and sunset shots :)

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i love the start & end of your post best. those sun shots are amazing.

the la pièce de résistance (i don't speak French, i hope that is the right word, i know i few words, my parents took French the brother & i took Spanish, ha. ha!!) is the eagle. wow, & is he eating something? you must have a great camera to get him without him noticing. awesome!! you go Eileen!! ( :

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Fantastic sunrise pic. And that wooden fence in the third picture is amazing!!!

Lynne said...

I can always count on the best photos when I walk along with you and your hubby!

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
Beautiful series of pictures, the sunrise and sunset are truly sublime.
The eagle is beautiful.

Linda W. said...

LOVE your sunrise shot! How cool that you spied some eagles.

Karen said...

I like the mist in your sunrise shot, the reflection in your hubby's shot, and everything in between!

DIMI said...

Hello Eileen!
Great shots!!!Love the sunrice and the refleftion of the eagle!!Gorgeous sunset!!Well done to your hubby!!Have a lovely day!Hugs!!
Dimi...

TexWisGirl said...

some beautiful horse properties in your neighborhood! you have a lot to interest you (including eagles!)

thanks (in advance) for linking in!

FAB said...

A lovely sunrise Eileen and great countryside views for your journey to work.

Sally in WA said...

I have to agree with your comments on the eagle shots. The reflection is awesome!

Ileana said...

Great walk! Love the reflection.
Have a nice day!

Gail Dixon said...

Wow, an eagle with his catch! It just doesn't get much better than that for a birder. Awesome sunrise shot, too!

Tanya Breese said...

great shots, love the eagle! looks like he's checking out his reflection!

Ailime said...

Hello Eilleen, all the photos are beautiful! Congratulations, Ailime

Cranberry Morning said...

Those are simply gorgeous photos. Love the eagle and reflection!

My name is Riet said...

Hi Eileen. Wow, you have the most beautiful nature photo's. The skies are gorgeous too
Have a nice week

vivi ka said...

You know how much i love the place you live ! Great photos! All of them! Thanks for sharing! Have a nice day!

Debbie said...

oh Eileen, I could not be more jealous about the eagle sighting, what an amazing experience and your pictures are beautiful!!

Gorgeous fence and rural looking area as well!!

Pat said...

Beautiful. I love those shots of the eagle.

Our photos said...

Very nice photos !

Sylvia K said...

Terrific captures for the day as always, Eileen, and a gorgeous day from sunrise to sunset!! And you do get such great shots of the birds in your world!! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Have a lovely weekend!

Carver said...

Wonderful shots from your walk. I love the eagle on the ground. That is a great capture as are all of the shots.

carol l mckenna said...

Gorgeous sky shots for SWF ~ both are stunning and love the eagle ~ always wonderful photography ~ thanks and Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

Cheryl @ TFD said...

What a beautiful walk! That's a beautiful shot of the bald eagle! I love those majestic birds. Gorgeous sunrise and sunset, too!

Merlesworld said...

Great shots of the eagles.
Merle............

Stephanie said...

Love the eagles shots!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

What beautiful scenery you had on your walk! The sunrise is spectacular! Great capture of the eagle, too. Have a lovely weekend. xo Karen

Montanagirl said...

Oh wow! Love your sunrise/sunsets shots! Wonderful fences too! I should be back to blogging full-time next week.

Brian King said...

Gorgeous sunrise and sunset! I like new fences before they get painted. And I'm envious of your eagle shots!

Photo Cache said...

I came for the skywatch but fell in love with the fence shot.

HappyK said...

Nice fence picture. Those horse fences seem to go on forever.

Beautiful sunset picture. Reminds me of the lake I used to walk around before we moved up here.

forgetmenot said...

Eileen, The sunset shot is beautiful and those eagles and their reflection are priceless. Gosh, you were lucky as well as prepared. I would love to come across that scene and take those same kind of great shots. Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love the beautiful long range photo you got of the fence and the fields! And that eagle photo is spectacular! What an amazing sighting! Enjoy your week! Hugs, Diane

Ida said...

You got some great fence shots. I like the one with the horse and the long winding fence. May I just say too those Eagle shots are fantastic. What a thrill that had to have been.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

What a beautiful walk Eileen. You really do live in Paradise. That's a wonderful Eagle sighting. We are seeing so many here in Alaska, but I have yet to catch one at dinner!

Anonymous said...

You managed to get several fences in that one shot. A day with an eagle sighting is great--and the reflections is nice, too.

Lew said...

Beautiful beginning and end of your day! And catching the eagle was superb.

lina@women perspective said...

Awesome eagle shots. I've never seen eagle in nature here.
Enjoying your sky shots as well.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shots of sky and scenery.

MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮ said...

It can't be everyday that you catch some great eagle-picture. And the fence around the horse is so nice and long.
I love the other photos also.

Have a nice day!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Wonderful scenes staring with that sunrise. Great fence shots and also marvelous reflections of the Eagle.

A wondering star said...

That looks like a lovely place to live ... and you and your husband got some amazing shots.Love the eagle by the stream, and the beautiful reflection!

Thank you for sharing your lovely world.

Eva Jorunn

Noushka said...

Lovely skies Eileen, always quite a wonder to watch!
Congrats for the fish eagle too, what a superb sighting!
i love your peckie too in previous post, well done!
Enjoy your weekend!

Bob Bushell said...

Fantastic sky in number 1, and I love the Eagle, fabulous.

Indrani said...

Lovely sky captures.

orchid0324 said...

Hi, Eileen; So sorry for my belated comment. I'm finally catching up ;-)
I LOVED the way you started with sun-rise and close with the sun-set♬♬♬

Long fence in the huge area and GORGEOUS eagle during your walk (great reflection)♡♡♡ How I wish to enjoy walk with you(*^_^*)

Sending you lots of love and hugs to my dear Japanese friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

Kim said...

Thank you Eileen, you transported me to a warmer place. I
wish I could wander down that lovely winding lane and enjoy the sights and sounds with you. Lovely images as always.

EG CameraGirl said...

WOW! Lucky you to see the eagle!

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

Your first and last photo are beautiful, but the shots of the eagle are really super!

September Violets said...

What a beautiful area you live in. The countryside is so pretty with the rolling hills (& horses!). And I find it interesting that your lakes are surrounded by deciduous trees as I'm so used to seeing pines surrounding the lakes we visit here. Beautiful sunrise & sunsets too. Enjoy your weekend. Wendy x

thomas said...

a lovely sunset shot,have a nice weekend.

Poppy said...

Hi Eileen,

What a beautiful area you live in! Rolling hills of green, gorgeous horses and pretty fences. Your walks are always so interesting, filled with the beauty of nature.

Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

Poppy

Pat Tillett said...

I could take that kind of walk everyday. It looks like a beautiful place and very nice that it is close by. VERY nice photos!

Roan said...

Lucky you with your eagle. WOW! The skies are gorgeous, as is the fence with the horse in the pasture. But that eagle!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

I love that eagle shot! So amazing that you can walk your neighborhood and see one... WOW!

Linnea said...

You really live in a very pretty area with so much nature to enjoy. Thanks for visiting my SWF!

Jocee said...

What a nice place to visit. Loved all your photos, but especially the Eagle.

Laloofah said...

Looked like a wonderful day (except for the poor fish!), appropriately bracketed by a gorgeous sunrise and sunset! The sunset photo is my favorite - so serenely beautiful - you and your husband make a great team! :-)

Jill Kristin Ø.Remme said...

I could see the sunsets all the time. It is so incredibly soothing and beautiful!

Take care:)))

Elaine said...

Fabulous sunset shot!

Betty Manousos said...

an amazing post and my fave is that last shot of the sunset. such a gorgeous light my friend!

big hugs
happy sunday~
xoxo

Helma said...

Wow .... the pictures of the skies are truly visionary sich!
And what a huge bird of prey you can photograph. Great to see! Your last photo is a unique photo and so beautiful! My sincere compliments.
Warmest regards, Helma

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