Blue Moon

I am linking up with NF Winged   and  Skywatch Friday

Aug 22, 2013


It's time for Skywatch and my birds for NF Winged, I hope to see everyone sharing their skies and birds. On August 20 there was a rare full moon. The full moon this August is known as the Blue Moon or the Full Sturgeon Moon. It is the third of four full moon in a season, most seasons only have 3 full moons. My shot was actually the full moon setting on the morning of August 21.

I just love zooming in on the moon, it is so beautiful.

The shadow in the bottom right is part of our pine tree. The moon was starting to set behind the tree.

Skywatching from our deck...watching the contrail.

Another one of hubby's sunset shots at our lake.

And now for the NF Winged part of my post I am sharing one of my juvenile Cardinals, Turkeys and a couple butteflies.

One of the neighbors is raising turkeys..you can reserve one for Thanksgiving Day dinner.

A Fritillary Butterfly on our Buddleia butterfly bush.

A Tiger Swallowtail on our pretty butterfly bush.


  Happy Skywatching everyone!

Thanks for visiting my post and  blog and I always appreciate your comments.

To see more pretty skies from around the world please visit  Skywatch Friday
and to see more of the winged critters check out NF Winged

Thanks to Sylvia, Yogi  and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday! Thanks to Monica the host of NF Winged.   I wish everyone a safe and happy weekend.

Northern Cardinal

I am linking up with Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes


This week I enjoyed watching the juvenile Cardinal begging for food from its Momma. The juveniles look so cute.

For some reason the adult female Cardinal look like she is wearing lipstick.

Please Momma FEED ME. Poor Momma is probably looking for help from Daddy Cardinal . And  Daddy is just too busy off chasing other cardinals out of his yard.

I think shot is especially cute, the look on Momma Cardinal. I think she is saying baby you are growing up so fast. Time to start feeding yourself.  I hope you enjoy my Cardinal as much as I do.

Join in and post your birdies and to see more beautiful and wonderful bird photos please visit:
 Stewart's Wild Bird Wednesday and Michelle's  Nature Notes.

Thanks to Stewart for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday and thanks to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes.

Thanks for stopping by and for leaving your nice comments. I always appreciate your visits.
I wish everyone a happy week ahead and Happy Birding!