Thursday, October 25, 2018

Shenandoah Nat'l Park Part II

Happy Thankful Thursday! Wishing everyone a great day!


These are some more images from our overnight trip to Shenandoah Nat'l Park.  We were able to get to the park just in time to see the sun rise.The Falls colors were just not there, we were told maybe the first week of November. That seems pretty late to me. 



Sunrise from an overlook on the Skyline Drive.


Me and hubby's shadows.


White-tailed deer on the Skyline Drive.


We took a few hikes on the Bearfence Mountain trail and our favorite Limberlost trail. 



We head up and away from the Appalachian trail on the Bearfence mountain trail to the overlook.



The overlook view from Bearfence Mountain.




 We saw some deer and lots of birds along the Limberlost trail. 


A white-tailed deer.


A female Purple Finch with a seed in it's mouth.


This is the Ruby-crowned Kinglet.


I think this bird below is the Hermit Thrush, they are known to has a reddish tail.



I am thankful for my wildlife sightings, always a treat to see birds and critters.
I am thankful for our overnight getaways.
am always thankful for all your visits and comments. 


Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday
Thank you to the hosts of   Skywatch Friday


Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!

30 comments:

italiafinlandia said...

Very beautiful post with panoramic views...I like your shadows. The little cute Kinglet is wonderful!
Have a happy Thursday you too!

Marie Smith said...

Love this post. Great photos. I will follow!

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Fotografias de uma grande beleza.
Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros

Lea said...

I always enjoy seeing your photos! The views from the overlooks are spectacular! Have a wonderful day!

Lady Fi said...

What beautiful light you've captured.

Thomas Lee said...

you caught a beautiful sunrise

Phil Slade said...

Great views and lovely light there Eileen. Lovely shot of the Kinglet too. And I'm glad you showed us that Hermit Thrush's tail as I would have struggled to ID it. Enjoy what's left of the week. See you Saturday.

amo sin blogg said...

Wow, how beautiful photos !!
Have a nice week ahead.
Here it is raining....

RedPat said...

Those landscape shots are fabulous, Eileen! And I always enjoy the bird pics!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Such gorgeous views and wonderful wildlife--our national parks are treasures!

Lois said...

That does seem late for fall colors, but you got some wonderful photos, especially of the sunrise.

Bill said...

The sunrise is stunning, Eileen. Beautiful deer and bird photos. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Gorgeous photos - I do love the Appalachian mountains. Beautiful!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

You saw some beautiful color and I love your shadow pic! They must be late this year. Usually by Nov 1st they are all gone in the mts of NC. It's so nice that you got to travel to enjoy the Fall! Hugs!

Jim said...

Good shots.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautiful sunrise capture and I love your shadow shot! That looks like a wonderful hike to the overlook.

Michelle said...

Beautiful photos and one of my favorite parks in the U.S. It has been a while since I have visited, but I need to return. Thanks for linking up today!

Jocelyn said...

Amazing pictures!

Small Kucing said...

beautiful view, Eileen. Have a nice day.

Small City Scenes said...

The views are unbelievable---EXCELLENT!!!
MB

rupam sarma said...

Hello, Amazing park, Beautiful photos.
Greetings from India

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

Wonderful post again, Eileen I specially like the first photos of the sunrise. Overhere in the Netherlands fall colours are late as well. Untill the beginning of this week we still had a kind of summer weather, but now fall has arrived.

Jeevan said...

Wow, such wonderful trail and natural park visit! Seeing animals and birds in its own habitation is a real pleasure and I just loved the sunrise and morning light with your shadows

Helma said...

Wow !!! The photos of the skyline are really fantastic !!!!
Beautiful skies and colors. I love this.
The pictures of the birds are beautiful again and it is very special for me to see the Ruby-crowned Kinglet.
Heal your weekend.
Greetings, Helma

carol l mckenna said...

Awesome sky shots and beautiful nature shots too! Love the deer!

Happy Day to you,
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Anu said...

Hello. Beautiful views. Wonderful photos.

William Kendall said...

The deer are such a welcome sight to see, Eileen!

Lowcarb team member said...

Love your sunrise photographs, and I always smile at your shadow shots :)

All the best Jan

Joyful said...

Beautiful colour Eileen. I do love being out in the country and seeing photos of it is just as lovely. Have a great weekend.

Debbie said...

this park always produces some great finds for you guys. the ruby crowned kinglet is so sweet, i don't see that bird around here!!

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