After the long drive home from Northern Ontario, I stayed close to home today and visited Cottonwood Flats in the Don Valley near Pottery Road.
MYSTERY BIRD
I will identify it at the end of the poast.
There is a reason that this tree is called the Cottonwood Tree.
When the seeds blow about in the wind, they fall en masse and look just like cotton.
I was interested to see what has come into flower while I was away.
MYSTERY BIRD
I wasn’t very close, but the colouring, posture and location indicate that this is an Eastern Kingbird.
MAILBOX
Hello Miles,I still have the Sandhill Cranes on my mind since seeing your photos. I don’t think I’ve sent you photos from Longpoint, here are a few. I couldn’t believe my eyes and felt so lucky! The opportunity to photograph them came suddenly. The photos had quite a bit of noise/grain so I used Lightroom which resulted in a slight painterly look.
Thanks again for your inspiring photos!
NATURE POETRY
It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the noses. – N.P. Willis (1807–67)
Miles Hearn
Home sweet home! Absolutely beautiful. That I didn’t get the mystery bird this time is simply a disgrace. But it’s wonderful to see and experience the Valley and its delights again, as much as I enjoyed “travelling abroad”. Thanks, Miles!
Hi Miles I saw an eastern kingbird the last time I visited Beachwood. So exciting as it was a first for me. I do enjoy the pictures.