As fall approaches, or maybe it’s actually already here in Siouxland, I keep thinking I am running out of time to post images taken this year as I have had the chance to visit a few places over the summer months and to queue up those taken. When my neighborly critter friends take the time to pose and let me photograph them, I hate to disappoint and not share their photos. Although I am certain they will not be heart broken. But the greens and yellow hues will pass to browns and hopefully some color as leaves begin to turn and not quickly fade or drop to the ground. The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted a brutal winter for the Midwest in which SIouxland is also located. Heavy snow and extreme cold. Planning trips out this winter may depend on how deep the walking and the nearest coffee shop once arriving at a destination.
Thank you. That bird feeder at the preserve is pretty popular amongst the birds there. I sometimes they wonder what that “big eye” is that is staring at them.
Ron, thanks for the compliment. I find the various birds’ attitudes when photographing them always fun and surprising, plus bonus, one is outdoors. Thank you for stopping by.
I live in the Siouxland area that encompasses a wide swatch of land in northwest Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. The people that inhabit this area are generous folk and your basic honest, Midwestern people you like to have as neighbors. I explore the area and share observations, mostly photographic, sometimes through video, and and short text. All images and video are copyrighted material of the author.
Jerry Mennenga, Sioux City, Iowa
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Nice cardinal capture! They are shy here and hard to get a shot of.
Thank you. That bird feeder at the preserve is pretty popular amongst the birds there. I sometimes they wonder what that “big eye” is that is staring at them.
We have a feeder that’s quite busy at a wildlife refuge. I’m thinking the cardinal knows his color makes him stand out more.
Really nice bird snaps Jerry – especially like composition of the Robin!
Ron, thanks for the compliment. I find the various birds’ attitudes when photographing them always fun and surprising, plus bonus, one is outdoors. Thank you for stopping by.