Squatters

The local deer population seems to think that our backyard (and our neighbor’s) is the hip place to hang out.  We have daily sightings of up to six deer at a time.  I spotted these two at 6:00 a.m. earlier this week.  The first one was lying on top of the tiny irises that had just started to poke through the frozen ground.  The deer didn’t  mind that I was taking photos and I was within 30 feet of them when Sophia let Daphne out in the backyard.  They got up and wandered over to the neighbor’s two doors down and were still there when I left the house with Sebastian at 8:00 a.m.

Relaxing

 

Restful

The Wild Life

Even though we live in the city, we see our share of wildlife.  Last weekend an eagle was circling over our house.

Bald Eagle

Ducks and geese were getting ready to start nesting at a nearby pond.

Duck Duo
White Goose
Grey Goose

And this morning two deer were resting in our neighbor’s backyard.

Taking A Break
Deer Duo
A Leg Up

We definitely live on the wild side.  😉

Favorite Photos Of 2013

Here are my favorite (nature) photos from the past year.

Below Zero At The Harbor – iPhone Photo
Boreal Owl Visiting The Backyard
Blooming Amaryllis
Early Morning Winter Sun
Cold Seat
Ornamental Grass
Stormy Seas
Broken Ice
Shipping Season Begins
Dusk At The Lighthouse
Cold Swim
Frosted Trees
Clematis
Trio
Bald Eagle
Bush Cherry Blossoms
Long Lake Sunset
Butterflies
Quiet Path
Lily
Solitude
In Flight
Fly Away
White Lilies
Forgotten Ford
Fall Colors
Hawk Ridge Sunrise
Grass & Bokeh
Standing Tall
Thirsty Bear
Pollination
Fall Colors
Buck
Changing Seasons
Winter Sunrise

I’m looking forward to what 2014 has in store.