Like a habit, each year egrets and herons nest in a tree in Lincoln California. They probably feel safe because the tree is located in a marshy gully between two shopping centers. I call this tree The Nesting Tree. Typically, we visit this tree in April when the nesting is in progress. The birds fly off, bringing back stick and twigs to their nests. Sometimes, if the photography gods comply, through your lens, you can see them handing off the twig to their mate.
My lens only extends out to 300 mm. Six hundred would be great, but I’m not a wildlife photographer and I’m content to get whatever pictures I can get. Here’s a sample from our recent trip.
I look forward to this each year. This year I brought a chair and was more comfortable. Who knows what I’ll bring next year.
I have two favorite seasons: Spring and Autumn. Choosing between them, although difficult, Spring would win. Both are photographic wonders, but I don’t have to travel so far to experience Spring’s beauty. Sacramento is a wonderland of blossoms and regeneration of wildlife. This week, Sofia of Photographias encourages us to share our thoughts and images of Spring.
Every Spring Ananda Village, in Nevada City, volunteers plant amazing tulips for visitors. It is getting so popular that we now have to make reservations.
North Table Mountain was formed by volcanic activity and has an array of beautiful wildflowers each Spring.
Speaking of wildflowers, there is nothing more beautiful than a mountain of wild California Poppies.
There are also beautiful rose gardens in the Sacramento area. These were taken at the McKinley Park Rose Garden.
Each Spring the owners of Maple Leaf Gardens used to host an open house for the public.
Wild mushrooms also make an appearance in Spring.
Spring is also the time for birds to nest.
Each Spring, geese families strut around the pond in my neighborhood. You’ve got to watch out for the dads though, they are very protective of their goslings.
Spring is definitely a time for renewal, hope and beauty. We will be ready for it after the Winter most of us have been experiencing.
Thank you Sofia for this challenge that brought beauty to our computers. When you respond, please remember to link to Sofia’s post and tag Lens-Artists. I will be challenging you next week, so look for my post.
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