Monday, June 24, 2019

Our World, My World

Hello and happy Monday!

Hubby and I often take our walks on the local NCR bike trail.  It is mostly a flat trail and is easy to get in 3 miles round trip. Along the trail we have views of the river, the forest, birds and sometimes critters.  These images are from various walks early in June. 

June 4th, we walked 3 miles round on the NCR trail in Parkton, Md. In the mosaic are images of Mountain Laurel in bloom, the Gunpowder River, the bike trail and Gnome land on private property. 




I noticed these pretty blooms on a Catalpa tree along the trail. 




Most of my bird photos from our walks were not the best, the birds were either high up in the trees or behind branches and leaves. I think this is a flycatcher, just not sure which one.


I heard this bird before finding it, it is a Worm-eating Warbler. 


This bloom reminded me of the Queen Anne's Lace but it was different.


June 11th, we walked another 3 miles round trip on another section of the NCR bike trail..



This stream is called the Bee Tree Run.


A White-tailed deer crossed the trail in front and quickly disappeared in the forest. You can see it's backside on the photo below.


Another Catalpa Tree seen from the trail.




Some more birds and butterflies seen off the NCR trail" Gray Catbird, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and a Red Admiral butterfly. 





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54 comments:

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Espectaculares estas belas fotografias, aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I think that the plant that reminds you a little of Queen Anne's Lace is Yarrow. Maybe get a second opinion, or when you go back that way take a plant ID book with you and check.

chica said...

Maravilhosas e tão lindas pra uma semana nova iniciar! beijos, chica

rupam sarma said...

Amazing views,Beautiful Birds.
Have a nice week ahead.

EricaSta said...

Bravo... wonderful nature, I enjoyed your Post. Have a good week. Happy MosaicMonday
Heidrun xxx

Natalia said...

Beautiful captures of nature, what a lovely place for a walk, have a lovely week☺

Barbara Rogers said...

Lovely...I had to look hard to see that deer. Glad you caught the last of her! It's so great to be serenaded by warblers. Thanks for coming to visit my blog.

Vera said...

What a beautiful place to walk!

Jenn Jilks said...

They say getting out in nature is a wonderful thing for your mental health. Just seeing your photos is great, too.

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

great sights. A little too warm to hike down here. Time to take a break. I worked in the yard Friday and fried my brain. Out for a bike ride Saturday...was stinking hot. Ten minutes doing something outside Sunday and I was sick all over again. Time to just enjoy the AC

Tom said...

...I love your world!

stardust said...

You must have been refreshed both in body and soul by the two walks through lush green, with occasional meeting with wildlife. The worm-eating warbler looks like Japanese bush warbler which is drab olive green and comes for worms in the leaves. I checked how they sing and found they are different species. Have a nice week.

Yoko

Michelle said...

That looks like such a great place to walk. Plenty of shade and greenery.

MadSnapper said...

a beautiful spot to walk those 3 miles. i need to walk 3 miles, or even one mile

DeniseinVA said...

A perfect hiking trail. Loved the lighting in your photos. Looked like a beautiful day to capture everything. Thank you Eileen, enjoy your day and have a great week :)

Gillena Cox said...

Wow it does look like Queen Anne's
Happy Monday

Much❤🕊❤love

Small City Scenes said...

Excellent photos even the birds---LOL. How fortunate you are to live on the beautiful trail
MB

Gunilla Teckenberg said...

Hi Eileen!

Vilken underbar natur ni har omkring er och där det finns vatten finns alltid mycket att upptäcka. Fint att få se ett blommande Catalpa träd, jag har faktiskt en Catalpa purpurea i min trädgård och jag är glad varje vår när jag ser att den överlevt vintern, någon blomning kan jag knappast hoppas på.

Bill said...

A nice walk and lots of beautiful nature to see and enjoy. Great photos, have a wonderful day and new week.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Beautiful images! The Catalpa tree is very pretty. I bought one last year.
Happy new week!

Phil Slade said...

That's a lovely trail Eileen. Birds, Butterflies and beautiful scenery . i must admit I'd never heard of a Catalpa Tree. It has beautiful blossom.

Cloudia said...

Thank you E

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

You really get to see a lot on that walk! Love the name of that little stream and of course the beautiful flowers in bloom. Here in the South....I call that tree a Catawwwwba tree. My hubby makes fun of me! hahaha! Hugs!

RedPat said...

You are lucky to have such a trail nearby, Eileen!

Mikael Bergman said...

what a beautiful place to walk on

Powell River Books said...

Great trail for plants, birds and just plain enjoying. I need to get some bird and critter pictures, but no one is cooperating lately. - Margy

Lydia C. Lee said...

Looks like a beautiful part of the world!

William Kendall said...

Beautiful shots!

Marie Smith said...

Love those walks amid the green!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Thank you for taking us along on one of your outings. You certainly got to see a lot.

Angie said...

Eileen - there is something about a trail that has sun and shade, and leads the eye into a bend, that is so heartwarming and inviting. Love the Queen Anne's lace look-alike - super close-up shot! Of course, the birds are a joy even if they are not perfect. Thanks for sharing your walks with everyone at Mosaic Monday!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

A beautiful and peaceful-looking place for a long walk, Eileen. Love the Catalpa tree - I have never seen one in bloom - so pretty! I love cat-birds and their strange calls. Hope you have a nice week ahead. x Karen

italiafinlandia said...

Great views!
It could somehow be a part of Finland... :)
Have a nice day and the week ahead!

diane b said...

You see so much on your nature walks. All looks so green and beautiful.

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
You live in a beautiful environment full of nature.
The photos and collagen are beautiful again.
Best regards, Irma

Penelope Notes said...

Haha ... Bee Trail Run is such a great name for a busy stream!

Sondra said...

More great sightings from your walks...the leaves are hiding many birds from view for me too these days.

magnoliasntea said...

What a beautiful place to walk. Love the shots of the Worm-eating Warbler.
Have a great week!

Bob Bushell said...

Brilliant plants, loving them.

Jeanie said...

That's beautiful territory. I love that you see so many wonderful things -- and have time by the water, too!

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful photography as always ~ love the 'feathered friends' ~ floral is pretty too!

Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Lowcarb team member said...

Beautiful blooms.
Beautiful birds.
Beautiful trails.

Lovely post :)

All the best Jan

Lady Fi said...

Fabulous shots.

Louca por porcelana said...

WOW!Wonderful landscapes!Hugs!

HappyK said...

Beautiful place for walking. You got lots of great picture along your walk.

ellen b. said...

Beautiful trails to enjoy. That chubby bird is so cute. Love it.

Rose said...

This is such a nice place to walk...I would sure enjoy having a place close by. And I would LOVE that creek.

Sorry I am so late commenting...and thank you so much for all your visits to my blog.

Julie said...

What a lovely place to walk. It's not always easy to capture a decent shot of a bird up in a tree is it. Great photos! Enjoy the rest of your week.

Debbie said...

awwwww, beautiful trails for walking. we are in upstate new york and i have done a little walking!! i have been seeing that plant that looks like queen ann's lace...i don't know what it is either!!

the butterflies are gorgeous!!!

Wally Jones said...

Hi, Eileen! Thank you for taking us along on your walk. Simply beautiful! So many things to see!

We lived in Maryland for several years and really enjoyed exploring its natural wonders. Hope your day is a good one!

Sharon said...

What a relaxing place to walk! You have trees, a stream, birds, and lovely flowers. The flower that looks like Queen Anne's Lace caught my eye -- beautiful!

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely photos, the catalpa blooms are beautiful and it's fun to see the deer disappearing into the trees! We saw several red admirals today

Sketchbook Wandering said...

How wonderful, your observations! When I see MD., my heart skips a beat. My old home state, it left a place in my heart...

Daniel Biggs said...

It is very essential information, Beautiful trails to enjoy. That chubby bird is so cute. Love it.
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