Thursday, December 31, 2009

Joie de Vivre!


My New Years Wish to all ... Joie de Vivre! A wish to enjoy whatever treasures of life you may! I was in my studio in December when I looked out my window and saw "something" on a neighbor's dock. I had my camera and leaned out to try a few shots. Not the best, it was a long view of 3 of my most favorite animals ... otters. (2 on the dock, 1 in the water under the dock) What animal could exhibit the Joie de Vivre as much as the otter? Energetic, playful and smart! They rob our crabpots and our fish nets, and even when we have no catch to offer they eat their own catch on our dock steps and leave remains. You have to love them for their Joie de Vivre!

Red bellied woodpecker


My pecan loving woodpecker.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Feels like Sunday


With holidays, the typical flow of the week is lost. This little one may have the same feeling as the weather has played against those out to collect her, Sunday being her only day of rest.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Buffie trio


Three female buffleheads, one on a dive.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Taking flight


A cormorant takes flight on a quiet Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Live Oak with Hummer


Our winter hummingbird way atop a live oak. Not much bigger than a single leaf.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Sapsucker


A female Yellow bellied sapsucker woodpecker.