Yellowlegs Shorebird

A Yellowlegs shorebird....

This bird was busy trying to divert my attention away from his

mate.  He did a very good job.

Lichen Bliss

I love taking photos of lichen!!!  

I love it's beauty!!!

Enjoy!

Red-necked Grebe

I took a walk on a rainy day down by the Lagoon this last sunday,

and was lucky enough to spot this Red-necked Grebe.  

He was a really great little diver.

He was busy catching little minnows when I spotted him.

Goodbye Winter Coats!!

I'm excited to get rid of my winter coat for a couple of months, so 

I'm thinking this Alaskan Hare has the same thoughts as we head

toward warmer weather!!!  

Most of the rabbits that I have seen have already lost their winter

coats, but this bunny seems to be hanging on to his.

He looks rather elegant with his mismatched coat!  :o)

Pine Siskin

This little Pine Siskin came to my deck looking for 

free handouts, but none were available.

Springtime and birdseed = bear visitors, so the seed buffet will be closed till fall.

Red Breasted Mergansers....

These Mergansers are such a beautiful pair.  I had to sneak up on them to capture this photo.

Someday I might invest in a bigger lens, but then again that might

spoil all the fun of trying to capture a photo.

I'm sure they were wondering why I was hiding behind a boat dock!!

The male was always between me and the female protecting her.  

The lake still had a lot of ice so flying away was not their best option.

These are beautiful diving ducks.  They feed on fish, (fry, minnows, herring)

and occasionally shrimp or crabs.  They usually dive for food, hunting on lakes and rivers,

in coastal bays and a sea.  These two were on Kenai Lake.

Alaskan Pussy Willows

Springtime always has me searching for pussy willows, especially

those that look like they could be part of a firework display.

When the days are warm enough for the bees to fly from their hives, then 

these wonderful burst of color and pollen greet them.

Happy Spring and Mother's Day everyone!