Thursday, May 20, 2010

Walkin' with Sophie

Entrance to the Gilbert Riparian Park.
Sophie and I usually enter from one of the pond sides, 
so we always missed this beautiful 
fallin' water entrance.

A crowd of professional photographers were hidden in the bushes, 
side by side, 
taking photos of this egret. 
I called her 'Bella Donna' - she reminded me of Stevie Nicks dancing.

 And no one paid attention to this stilt bird-
an American Avocet.
His only company was his reflection.

A parade of Canadian geese on their morning walk.


12 comments:

Anonymous said...

beautiful photos, but I especially love the 1st one! WoW! Love the perspective, right down in the middle of the stream
I see what you mean about the one reminding you of Stevie Nicks - Bella Donna is the perfect name for that one!

Pat Tillett said...

I'm as impressed with your knowledge of nature related items, as I am with your awesome photos.
the pic of the avocet is awesome!

Unknown said...

Great photographs Brenda.
Costas

Diane AZ said...

The Avocet and his reflection are awesome!

Cyndi and Stumpy said...

I can't believe you have all that water, wildlife and a lawn, too! I'm definitely living at the wrong end of the desert!

great photos!

Thanks for the info on your camera, I'm keeping it for the day I can afford a new one.

Tracy said...

Nice photos. That looks like a wonderful place to walk. Nice call on the egret. :-)

Elaine said...

I love that Avocet photo!

Barb said...

Wonderful and the avocet is my favorite. You and Sophie see the best sights!

Anonymous said...

I heart the stilt bird.

Banjo52 said...

I might have heard of an Avocet, but I sure had no mental picture of one. Interesting, cool-looking bird! Thanks.

That park looks great. Our tax dollars at work, I assume. I wonder how the "I-hate-any-tax" fanatics would spend that money if it were returned to their pockets.

A suburb near me is about to lose its 10-acre nature center, its library, and nice, nice community center because the citizens voted down a millage. And that's a normally enlightened town. Hope they enjoy their extra carton of 7-Up. And maybe a hot dog.

Sorry to be political, but there's so much I just don't understand . . .

Cyndi and Stumpy said...

Hey Brenda,
Stumpy's kennel door is 13x16. The berner manages that quite easily. What are you saying?

How Sam Sees It said...

Beautiful pictures! Maybe one morning we will meet you walking on the trails!

Sam