A female Cape May Warbler blends in well with the golden pine needles
A beautiful Monarch Butterfly flutters from bloom to bloom
A striking juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron perches over the pond in search of a finned catch
A busy skipper kicks up particles of pollen
A pretty little Magnolia Warbler flits among the tree branches
Eight young Eastern Bluebirds and one Chipping Sparrow bathe and play in our bird "spa" area ~ We spotted 23 bluebirds over a 15 minute period in and around the bird bath that day! Definitely one of the highlights of my summer.
A lovely Yellow-throated Vireo scans the tree branches for sustenance ~ A life bird for me!
A Silver-spotted Skipper steps lightly atop Foxtail Grass
A Yellow-rumped Warbler (also known as Butter Butt) comes in for a landing
A Northern Cardinal finds some tasty seeds to her liking
Two Monarch Butterflies delight in blossoming wild flowers
A Large Milkweed Bug scales a flowering plant
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Oh Julie, you've done it again! A visit to your blog is ALWAYS a delight.
FABULOUS images!
Great shoots!!!
Is the summer really gone now?! :-( Well, at least we have your beautiful photos to look at again and again. I think we'll need them too, when all that snow starts to fall!!!
Absolutely wonderful pictures and some great birds. I am envious of the site of all the bluebirds at the feeders.
In a word, stunning! I never fail to be astonished and delighted at every new post you share with us.
Another series of absolutely stunning images! It's always a JOY to see a new post from you Julie! Thank you for sharing your art with us!
Absolutely stunning photographs! Love that Magnolia Warbler!
Fantastic macro shots!
I totally enjoyed this post. Wonderful images. 23 bluebirds! I went through them looking for a favorite or two but couldn't choose - I love 'em all!
Stunning photos - I loved every one of them!
Beautiful! Thanks to The Zen Birdfeeder for sharing this post, and your blog!
A stunning and captivating colourful selection Julie. FABulous.
Veramente meravigliose e perfette le tue foto.
Complimenti
Bruna
Stunning images!!!! Excellent work--as always!
Amazing photography,fantastic combinations,superb Macro images.
Great show.
John.
Wow what a wonderful variety of photos!! Really great post!
I loved the post and the pictures. Your photos are classics.
So many wonderful captures to end a lovely season. That juvenile Black-crowned night heron sure made me smile :)
So beautiful - thank you so much for sharing these wonderful images!
Superb summer reminders. Beautiful, every one.
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