Cooper's Hawk

I was surprised to see this hawk just sitting in the pines just above my bird feeder.

He stayed almost an hour and only looked around occasionally

and then preened himself and took off without bothering any of the other birds.

Click to enlarge.

Utter Madness!

I stole this idea from NM Bill.

He captured this photo somewhere between Dayton, Ohio and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Probably closer to NM, I'd say.

I of course Photoshopped more cows into the photo...

Moooo.

Keeping Warm These Days

With temps in the single digits and snow flurries on the way

you gotta "puff-out" and keep warm!

Criminal Vending Machines

Their crime was selling artificial sweetener!

Snow Bunny Illusion

This "giant" snow bunny, with its tail falling off, was sculpted

by NM Bill's lovely wife.

After you click on the photo to enlarge it...

It appears to be about 5-feet tall in a parking lot!

However, it is on top of a concrete picnic table and is only 6-inches high. 

Alien Carrot!

Do you remember what Arnold says at the end of

"Predator"?

Where's Gianni?

Gianni is somewhere in this picture. 

Can you find him?

(Click the picture for a larger image)

Sky Friday

SNOW BLIND!

A few years ago, this actually happened to me.

I was coming home from Beachwood when a semi

lost a load of snow off of its roof.

When my windshield cleared, I ended up on an off ramp in the town of Bath!

Peace And Love

The dove, a symbol of peace, love, good tidings and renewal of life.

Mike L. captured this dove with heart shaped wings!

Priceless!

Vanity Plate

Don't you just hate it when people can't spell "EGO".

Panera Bread - Chic?

An observation by NM Bill.

Does the Panera Logo say "Chic"?

Winter Sunrise

This fiery sky caught my attention the other morning.

Winter temps have reached 50°+ this week.

Today might reach near 60° but heavy rainfall will accompany it.

Motherly Love

An Honest Mistake

All I said was, "You have three very attractive children."

Boys Will Be Girls

A major faux pas by Macy's Ad group.

Nice legs!

Birds In Flight

Big Mike L. in Texas has taken to "birds in flight" photography. 

He captured this beautiful spread of a dove landing at his feeding station!

Nice work Mike! 

Sky Friday

Mr. Cardinal is basking in the first sunny day in a week.

I know there's not much "sky" in the photo but the sun alone is shining brightly.

Temperature is 25° and the sky is clear.

Obama Retreats After "Fiscal Cliff" Compromise

Flights Cancelled Due To Weather

Birds using this rest stop have been diverted to the south.

Important New Years Message!