A Morning Commune With Nature (16 images)

This morning I got up early and rove up to the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area for a walk in the cooler air. And to commune with nature. Here are some photos from that trip.

Purple Loosestrife, invasive but lovely

Red-winged Blackbirds

Marsh Wren

Sunflowers make me happy!

Common Mullein, invasive but lovely

Common Garter snake, sunning

Song Sparrow

Milkweed (Butterflies love 'em, especially Monarchs!)

Common Teasel, invasive but photogenic

Mallard, female

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron and American Pelican (background)

Snowy Egret

Snowy Egrets

Great Blue Heron at sunrise




Comments

Carolyn said…
Looks like a beautiful morning! Love the black birds in the tree!