“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It Goes On.”
Robert Frost

Friday, May 4, 2012

The Best Moms

Some of the best moms I have ever known were not human. No I am not taking about little green aliens, I am talking about animals. Usually the cute, four legged and furry kind, (but not always). Here are a few photos to prove my point.




Hugs from Mom are always the best...

A Mother’s Love





Mom helps out when you get tired.


Napping while mom glides through the water




This foster Mom Dog treats this raccoon baby as her own.

Baby raccoon found a new momma...










Momma Hen thought this puppy needed some TLC.

hen and a puppy












So darned cute!

Playing it in safety way


Always there when you need her!

Celebrating Animal Moms: African Elephants


my mom and I ^_^


Thanks for all kinds of Moms!


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Unusual Visitors of the Feathered Kind

We had a beautiful pair of unusual waterfowl on our lake late yesterday. 
When I spotted these lovely swans, I started taking a few pictures.  
I knew they probably wouldn't be around for long.

After I took my pictures and had a good look at them, I found our 
bird book and decided they were Trumpeter Swans.



 


 A Few Bird Facts....

The largest of North American waterfowl, the Trumpeter Swan is resident throughout much of its range, but migratory in other parts. Its was reduced to near extinction by the early 20th century, but it is relatively common today.  Trumpeter Swans where hunted for their feathers and quills (for quill pens).  They live around twenty years and usually mate for life. For more interesting facts you can check out this link at All About Birds.






 The geese really didn't know what to think of this, they usually 
are the largest bird on our little lake.










They swam around a bit and nibbled on some shoreline plants, took a 
little nap and just leisurely drifted around our little lake for a couple of hours. 
I hoped they would decide to stay, but this morning they were gone.  
                                  It was wonderful for them to stop in for a visit though!
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