Posted on 04/07/2013 11:10:05 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
I got out with my son in law, got coffee and just rode around. Grandson is at National Guard annual training through this month so it's quiet around here. Even when he is asleep there is a subliminal rumble present LOL, and you miss it when he goes out the door.
The ponds were all quiet today, nothing but sunning Red-eared Sliders, Trachemys s. elegant. Believe it or not these are the same turtles they used to sell in dime stores, with the little tank and a plastic palm tree. Last week they were just peeking out of the water, today it was warm enough for sunbathing.
There are several Sliders, got to look close, but the red is a tip off.
The Double-crested Cormorants, Phalacrocorax auritus were sitting right were they were last week, there is plenty of food and they aren't working hard to find it.
Love seeing your pictures Swampy!
Missed seeing them for too long!!
Hope you are well.
What a joy to have grandson in your life.
Seeing Swampy’s name on a post,
my heart skips a beat.
Each time to the thread I coast,
knowing I’m in for a treat.
Continuing thanks for all the pleasure you give FReepers!
I wish I knew the birds like you do.
You just learn one bird at a time.
Okay LOL
Seriously- I too really appreciate your posts. You have a talent and you live where I would see few of the birds you so eloquently photograph.
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