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
Oh Julie, you've done it again! A visit to your blog is ALWAYS a delight.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS images!
Great shoots!!!
ReplyDeleteIs 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!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful pictures and some great birds. I am envious of the site of all the bluebirds at the feeders.
ReplyDeleteIn a word, stunning! I never fail to be astonished and delighted at every new post you share with us.
ReplyDeleteAnother 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!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photographs! Love that Magnolia Warbler!
ReplyDeleteFantastic macro shots!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos - I loved every one of them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks to The Zen Birdfeeder for sharing this post, and your blog!
ReplyDeleteA stunning and captivating colourful selection Julie. FABulous.
ReplyDeleteVeramente meravigliose e perfette le tue foto.
ReplyDeleteComplimenti
Bruna
Stunning images!!!! Excellent work--as always!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photography,fantastic combinations,superb Macro images.
ReplyDeleteGreat show.
John.
Wow what a wonderful variety of photos!! Really great post!
ReplyDeleteI loved the post and the pictures. Your photos are classics.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful captures to end a lovely season. That juvenile Black-crowned night heron sure made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful - thank you so much for sharing these wonderful images!
ReplyDeleteSuperb summer reminders. Beautiful, every one.
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