Howdee all,
More New River….
Day two took us to Sugar Creek…with Jim McCormac~Mr Nature knowledge powerhouse.
We saw lots of warblers, which were too far for my small camera to reach.
Thank goodness for things that are slow…
Land SnailMY camera likes them and says hello..And look at this beauty…A big fat
Jack-in-the Pulpit Clustered snakerootCanada Violet
Back of the Canada VioletSo…here in West Virginia..
these are the things my camera lens can reach..
Though …this female American Redstart…was sitting on her nest not to far from the road… Sweet~
Wild Ginger
Flower of Wild Ginger ..it sits on the ground..
Trillium
Darn it… Where's Jim when I need him?He's probably not reading this blog..because I do it upside down according to him..
anyway…
He told me a few times what this was….and darn it…I cant remember…
I think its Yellow Mandarin
We did see birds on this trip…
I just couldn’t reach them with my small lens…
So you will just have to take my word for it…
Cerulean,Kentucky, Worm-eating, Hooded,Black-throated Blue Warblers to name just a few.
If you have never been to this part of the world and you love looking a birds and all things nature……You must check out the
New River Birding and Nature Festival
You sure know how to show the best at the NRBNF, Dawn. I didn't get good shots at warblers, either, but I captured the landscapes. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou saw a lot on this wonderful adventure. And I like the photos, even if you do do it upside down. ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place! Love the sweet nesting Redstart :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful place! I love the snail photos.
ReplyDeleteA most lovely area to bird and enjoy nature. The snail photo on the damp leaves is awesome! Love the redstart in her nest. So many beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the snail... ☺
Have fun
Donna
It does look like a great place to bird and find other treasures. I like the lookout--wonder where that is. The red trillium is nice too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos as always Dawn! Love the first snail photo!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. It is like I took a trip today without leaving the house!
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs. I've never seen a Redstart's nest, much less with the female sitting on it. Great capture.
ReplyDeleteMary
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary..that means allot coming from someone who has been there before.
Gaelyn
hee hee..thanks Gaelyn..I think everyone else does it upside down:)
Debbie Miller @HooootOwl
It sure is a beautiful place! Thank goodness for the Redstart..it was one of the few photos I was able to get of a bird.
Sharon M
Thanks..I love snails because they are slow and cant run away from my camera!!
Julie G.
Thanks Julie for your kind comments! I love that snail photo too!
squawmama
Thanks Donna!
NCmountainwoman
Thanks so much! It was my first redstart nest! Wish I had a bigger lens to get a better picture.
Beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteMary
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary..that means allot coming from someone who has been there before.
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