Monday, August 19, 2019

Our World, My World

Happy Monday, 

This summer and the month of August are just flying by, hubby and I are getting out for our walks and exercise. On this day we walked the local fire road to another part of our lake. The round trip hike from our house is about 3.2 miles. It was a cloudy somewhat humid day, so my photos are just so-so. I tried to lighten some of the photos. 

The fire road to the lake.

Clicking on the photos, will give you a better view.. 


Another section of the fire road to the lake, views of the lake looking right and looking left, the trail, colorful leaves and some flowers next to the water and rocks. 


"The earth is large enough for all to share, but mankind's heart is not large enough to care." A.D. Williams






Off of the fire road there is a little trail to the lake.


" In nature, nothing exist alone." Rachel Carson

Various warblers seen off the fire road, below are Prairie Warbler and possibly juvenile Prairie Warblers. 





"Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul and sings the tunes without words and never stops at all." Emily Dickinson

I am guessing the id of these birds, juvenile Prairie Warblers. Possible breeders in the forest around the lake. Two cuties, the yellow really pops!






"In order to see birds it is necessary...to become part of the silence." Robert Lynd




Prairie Warblers, above and below.  I am not sure if these warblers are moving through are they breeders in my area?  Clicking on the photos, the views are a little better.  🌝🌝🌝





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Thanks to Cath the host of Country Scapes

Thanks to Angie the host of  Mosaic Monday


Thanks to LadyFi  the host of Our World Tuesday!


Thanks for visiting and commenting, have a happy day and a great new week!

60 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
That long view along the water and then the path up the side really have my attention today... not that all others were less appreciated! YAM xx

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

You have beautiful nature around you. The first image is so pretty.
Happy Monday!

Uppal said...

You had such a rewarding walk!Truely your pictures endorse the quote 'nature doesn't exist alone!'

Black Knight said...

Beautiful quotes, I like very much the Williams' one.
Grat photos as usual.

Nancy Chan said...

It is nice to follow your walk, love the lake and sighting of the birds. Happy Monday, Eileen!

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
What a beautiful photos and collage of your walk.
You live in a beautiful environment.
Best regards, Irma

chica said...

Que bom chegar aqui e ver fotos tão lindas! Adorei! Ótima semana! beijos, chica

David M. Gascoigne, said...

The quality of the pictures is not the most important thing (and they are not bad at all). It is the fact that you got out for a walk and enjoyed nature that is what counts.

italiafinlandia said...

Very nice post. Mankind's heart is a bit greedy, I believe... :(
Have a great new week ahead!

Tom said...

...thanks for sharing the beauty of your world!

rupam sarma said...

Loved the post. Beautiful clicks.
Have a nice week ahead.

Rose said...

I would love to have that beauty close enough to visit and walk. Love the birds...

R's Rue said...

Beautiful.

Gillena Cox said...

Beautiful photos and mosaic. Yes the silence is needed so as not to scare the birds
Thanks for dropping by my blog today

Much❤✏❤love

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Gorgeous photography and I love all the quotes too!

Barbara Rogers said...

Loved the quotes...especially Emily's! Have a great week!

Jenn Jilks said...

You are right, the month is zooming by. What a wonderful walk! As ever.

Anni said...

Wish I had an area like this near home. Beautiful, Eileen.

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

It's been so hot and or raining here, I haven't been out shooting in weeks.

Finally had a break in the rain Sun AM...went out early for some sunrise shots (before the rain)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

How nice that you can hike from your house! I would never stay home though! lol Love the little Warblers. We hiked this weekend and saw a little Pine Warbler! You live in a beautiful part of the country! Enjoy your week!

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Your first photo reminds me of the poem written by Robert Frost "The Road Not Traveled."

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Thank you for the journey. Have a wonderful day!

Red said...

I like Robert Lynd's quote. Sometimes my birder group needs that quote but I would never use it with them. They have too much fun as a group.

Sally said...

I've said it before, but I am so envious of the great places y'all have to walk. I really miss that. Your photo's are wonderful, Eileen. :)

xoxo

riitta k said...

Your walking route offers spectacular views. Mine not so, but nevertheless I enjoy my one hour's walk. Wishing you a lovely week.

Debbie said...

awesome pics today...the warblers are adorable. i see one kind here, i like their pops of yellows!!! good quotes today, i really like the one by a.d. williams!!!

enjoy the start to your week eileen, it is so humid here i can't even go outside. i hope it's not as bad by you!!!

carol l mckenna said...

Magnificent nature photo walk with you ~ love our feathered friends too!

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

MadSnapper said...

I love quote about the earth large enough to share, and this is the first time I have heard it. all that beauty out there needs to be shared and you did

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

You have such a lovely place to walk. Right now it is just too muggy and hot to enjoy walking, but I am hoping we get a stray chill in the next few weeks that will turn to fall. Have a great week.

Marie Smith said...

That road just draws you in...

Lowcarb team member said...

I do so agree with you … this summer and the month of August are just flying by … our days are full and life is good, so I don't complain :)

Lovely seeing all of your photographs, keep enjoying everyday.

All the best Jan

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Another great walk you took us on, and great photos as well, I don’t care what you say. I love the quote about to see the birds one must be part of the silence.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Those yellow prairie warblers are so cute! You have such beautiful places to walk, Eileen.

Photo Cache said...

Looks like a peaceful place to explore.

Worth a Thousand Words

HappyK said...

Yes, this month is just flying by.
Lovely photos and place to go walking.

William Kendall said...

A beautiful trail to follow, Eileen!

Sylvia said...

Eileen, Always love your bird photos! Have a great week. Sylvia D.

RedPat said...

Sweet warblers, Eileen! You have a wonderful route right by home!

krishna said...

"In order to see birds it is necessary...to become part of the silence." Robert Lynd, love this so much.

Linda W. said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful walk.

Angie said...

Eileen - your quotes are spot on today, especially "The earth is large enough for all to share, but mankind's heart is not large enough to care." A.D. Williams Love the pair of juveniles - looks to me like they were posing for you! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

Lady Fi said...

Lovely shots!

Fun60 said...

I enjoyed joining you on that walk. Lots to admire.

Crafty Green Poet said...

looks like a lovely place to walk and the warblers are beautiful

Minoru Saito said...

Hi! It is said that walking and excise makes you keep young. So I also do excise almost every day. The yellow birds are very cute. Thanks for sharing.

Cath said...

That first photo is so beautiful and the little yellow birds are bright little pops of colour, aren't they?! Thanks for linking up Eileen....a lovely post :)

carol l mckenna said...

Fantastic photos of Your world ~ Our World ~ for OWT ^_^

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

Powell River Books said...

Your fire road reminds me of our logging roads in the bush. Hiking and ATV clubs have built trails to lakes and viewpoints much like the one you used. - Margy

Birgitta said...

Lovely, beautiful photos! Have a nice week!

Sandra Nachlinger said...

This looks like a lovely place to walk. Three miles is a good distance, but not so long that you're exhausted when you get back home.

Sondra said...

The lake looks great. I love the prairie warbler, and have enjoyed seeing them this season as they go about nesting and defending their territory. Great shots. I did click to get a better look.

Klara S said...

Lovely views by the lake.
Thank you for hosting.

Laura. M said...

También nosotros paseamos casi a diario, vivimos entre naturaleza y nos gusta decubrirla Eileen. Nos enseña mucho. Las fotos son preciosas. Que linda la parejita de la foto 6
Te deseo buena noche.
Un abrazo.

Small City Scenes said...

So nice to have that lovely trail close
MB

baili said...

happy walks dear Eileen :)

lack is gloriously enchanting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

loved each capture so much ,your quotes make it spiritual my friend!

Sue (this n that) said...

It is such a beautiful area to walk in. The scenery is delightful and I love your photos Eileen. Those two little Warblers posed so sweetly for you :D)

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful views Eileen. I love all photo nature.

DeniseinVA said...

A great area for a walk and love that you share all your photos. Thank you so much Eileen, enjoy the rest of your day and have a great week :)

Jeanna said...

And if you become part of the silence you realize how noisy it really is. Especially if you have neighborhood cranes, they are sooo loud.
You two must be in tremendous shape, I think all of us know how much more difficult a camera makes a walk for any distance and that is really far, at least for me. I'm just able to go once around the park with lots of stops on lots of benches.
There's so much to see where you are, do you ever swim in the lake?

Linda said...

Delightful post! Love the warblers!

Smareis said...

As fotos ficaram lindíssimas. A natureza é fantásticas.
Ótima sexta-feira!
Abraço!

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