Took a quick run out to Rattlesnake Lake last evening to check things out. The lake isn't nearly as low as I'd expected, so the water levels are being managed pretty carefully. Can't wait until fall and the deciduous trees along the shore put on their yellow finery.
Of course, by then these boulders and rocks will be under water! There was just something about the arrangement of sizes and tones of greys that caught my eye.
Angela, this is for you! There was a loud THUD at the window this morning, with a puff of feathers floating down the air, and this is what I found below the window. Yes, it is Waxwing Season. The hordes have invaded, and this one-year old hasn't learned about windows yet. Now he has--the hard way. He sat in the hose for a couple of hours, shaking off the world's biggest headache, then joined his cohorts in the berry feast. (Doesn't he look like he is thinking "Man, I really could use an Excedrin about now!") I thought of you though, when I recognized the window vicitim as a Cedar Waxwing. ;-)
Of course, by then these boulders and rocks will be under water! There was just something about the arrangement of sizes and tones of greys that caught my eye.
Angela, this is for you! There was a loud THUD at the window this morning, with a puff of feathers floating down the air, and this is what I found below the window. Yes, it is Waxwing Season. The hordes have invaded, and this one-year old hasn't learned about windows yet. Now he has--the hard way. He sat in the hose for a couple of hours, shaking off the world's biggest headache, then joined his cohorts in the berry feast. (Doesn't he look like he is thinking "Man, I really could use an Excedrin about now!") I thought of you though, when I recognized the window vicitim as a Cedar Waxwing. ;-)
Great shots!
ReplyDeleteYou have such beautiful scenery. I love it. Poor birdie.
ReplyDeleteHa!!!!! Don't let his delightful little cuteness fool you! We're still waiting for our installation guy to show up before fall and repair about $1000 worth of damage! Seriously, woman! Save yourself now before it's too late!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh...bless his fuzzy little heart!
ReplyDeleteAnd, rattlesnake lake??? Ummm, count me out! LOL
Awww! Poor guy! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI hope he doesn't become a pest for you, he is cute!
ReplyDeletePoor little bird - he really does look like he needs aspirin!!
ReplyDeleteLovely landscape shot of the lake and an interesting parallel between the small rocks to the boulders that make up the shoreline. You'll have to try Angela's owl repellent for the birds (they are pesky, but I still feel sorry for the ones that smack into the windows - you know thats gotta hurt!)
ReplyDeleteYou live in such a beautiful area, I can't wait to see these trees with their fall colors. And poor sweetie, I bet his head was hurting! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the first one! Poor little birdie!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rocks and landscape but I really feel for that poor little bird. It happens here all the time as we have floor to ceiling windows and lots of birds. Most of the time they just rest awhile then fly away but sometimes that is the end of their flying days.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Pat. !!