Dave Hileman

Oh no, Birds .4 (plus some notes) /  by Dave Hileman

First, let me say that new photos while not ignored have been few and far between. I now have about 3 weeks, maybe four, of posts with new photos and I am heading into a couple of weeks where I will also take some more photos. No birds for a while. I also finally have three Saturday posts - not done but visited and some photos for restaurants which I will start again on the 26th of April. Life has been very busy and travel restricted a bit because of same. There will be some family shots too, graduations, marriages et al. And, finally, Jill and I will be in Scotland for two weeks and that will provide many photos I hope. Anyway thanks for reading/ looking in the lean times. Blessings to all.

This is like yesterday’s bird in that this is the first time I ever saw a Lark Sparrow. Very bright and colorful songster. This bird was photographed in South Dakota. But never appreared in TLT, so it is a “new” photo..

Oh no, Birds! .3 /  by Dave Hileman

This is not only my first photo of a Horned Lark it is my first sighting of a Horned Lark. This is a common, relatively common, bird in the east, as in Virginia for example but I did not see one until I was in Arkansas along a river seven yeas ago.

Oh no, Birds! .2 /  by Dave Hileman

Barn Swallow sitting still for a moment. Pretty little bird. They are a treat to watch feeding over a lake or a stream. One colony of 50 birds will eat 1.5 million mosquitoes in a breeding season. Here is more about how well they are designed:

“Swallows have adapted perfectly to their hunting style, with streamlined bodies and long, pointed wings that enable quick, precise movements in pursuit of flying insects.

Their short, broad beaks open wide to create an effective catching net, while bristles around their mouths help funnel prey into their throats during high-speed pursuits.

Most remarkably, swallows can process visual information about rapidly moving prey three times faster than humans, allowing them to track and intercept insects with extraordinary precision.”

Oh no, BIRDS! /  by Dave Hileman

Shades of Hitchcock, they are back! (Thursday is very special) This is a Hermit Thrush, a reclusive song bird in the same family as a robin. Beautiful song.

Falls .3 /  by Dave Hileman

Yet another of the many, many falls that dot the landscape near Valdez, AK. The number, size and volume - at least early summer of 2019, astonishes,

Falls .2 /  by Dave Hileman

This is the midway point of this 300 foot falls near Valdez, Alaska. I no longer recall the name of the trail but the roar of this waterfall is still clear in mind. Quite deafening.

Falls /  by Dave Hileman

This is a small, unnamed falls along the Middle Prong Road. It leads to a great hike, actually several, at the end of the road.