Baby Gulls!!!

I went out to search for baby Mew Gulls today.

I found them out at Potter's Marsh, just 

a short drive out of town.

Don't you think they are adorable?

I caught this little one snuggling up to its mom.

You have to love those beautiful feet!!

They are all getting pretty independent, but are still sticking

close to mom.  They are also pretty good little swimmers at this stage.

The mother was busy rounding up her little chicks.  This particular mom

had at least two chicks.  There was a third chick that was off

wandering about that might have been hers as well.

Just like all babies, nap time is important!!

Off in the distance was a baby Arctic Tern,  it was busy

trying to swallow a fish dinner.

I wonder how many fish this baby eats in a day...

I'm sure he keeps his parents very busy!

Quick Post To Let You Know I Still Exist!!!

I'm having one of those super busy summers, so my blogging 

has gone to the back burner!!!

I'm still taking photos of nature and wildflowers,

but lack the time to keep it up 

on a regular basis.

All these photos were taken on the Alaskan Kenai Peninsula.

A bed of tiny Twin Flowers, a Yellow Paintbrush,

and below a sweet little Wild Aster.

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer!!!

Take time to look at nature and make a wish or two!!!

Hugs to all!!!!

:o)

Baby Canadian Geese

I had fun the other day taking photos of 

a family of Canadian Geese.

 These little ducklings are only about four days old.

They were very busy eating fresh grass on the banks of

Campbell Lake.

Their proud parents kept  a very watchful eye on 

their nine little babies.

They were adorable!!!

They stayed close to their parents.

The fresh grass was a real treat for them.

What cute little chicks!!

I hope you enjoyed your visit with them.

Fiddlehead Fern Recipe!

Fiddlehead Ferns are out in Alaska!

These lovely little scrolls make

a wonderful addition to

a meal.

If you live where these are fairly abundant you might 

want to collect some and try the following 

recipe.  A lot of people like to twice boil these 

little fiddleheads, but I think that's a little harsh

for these delicate little morsels!!

Try sauteing them with olive oil

2  cloves of garlic sliced

juice of one lemon,

salt and pepper to taste 

and

Parmesan cheese to taste

Enjoy!!!

Flowers, Swallows, Pigs, Sheep, and a Beautiful Reflection!

I spent my weekend planting my flower boxes.  Hopefully

the wild rabbits will leave the flowers alone this year.

Last year the rabbits had a feast on my

freshly planted boxes.

The swallows showed up this last Friday, I love it when 

they arrive.  They are excellent mosquito catchers.

Every spring the males try to get the females to take up house in my multi 

unit bird house, but every year the females reject the house.  I think community 

living is not for them.  I wish a pair would stay and take up 

residence, they are so pretty.

I had a chance to go to a little garden shop in Kenai, 

The garden shop also had little piglets and sheep in residence.

I loved this little pigs sleeping arrangements.

The sheep were very tame and came right up to the fence in search of a 

good scratching.

I was very happy to oblige them.  

I thought I would leave you with a beautiful view of Tern Lake.  It was a non 

windy day and the reflection of the mountains was spectacular.

Enjoy!!!

Memorial Weekend Wish

Wishing everyone a blessed and safe 

Memorial weekend!

Thank you to all the Veterans and their Families who have given so much 

for all of us!!

Grizzly Bear Weekend!

The leaves and grasses are starting to take hold and with it comes the bears

out of hibernation!!  

This last weekend I was lucky enough to see this beautiful 

Grizzly Bear out on the Seward Highway.  

This bear was so busy eating wild celery and dandelions.

Not just the flowers, but the entire plant!!

There were no cubs with this bear, so it may very

well be a male!!  

I love the thick dense fur on this beautiful bear.

Always remember to keep your distance!!!