Tag Archive | river
Will I or Won’t I?
Originally posted on margaret lynette sharp:
Will I or won’t I? These ducks seem to be deliberating… Is it time to take the plunge? I’m pretty sure that the answer is — yes! Copyright © Will I or won’t I?
Chicki On The Rock
Originally posted on margaret lynette sharp:
Chicki, Posing 🙂 I may be biased, but one of my favourite sights is our little girl Chicki. Add to that the scene of one of my favourite places, and what have we got? For my money, a lovely picture! I hope that you all agree 🙂 Copyright ©
Off I Go: A Little Pied Cormorant
Originally posted on margaret lynette sharp:
Off I Go Off I go, thinks this Little Pied Cormorant, moments before take-off. Into the wide world… These little birds fascinate me. They swim low in the water, and can dive and swim with enviable ease and efficiency, often re-appearing quite some distance away. Copyright ©
An Egret Braves The Waves…
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An Egret Braves the Waves Now and then an Egret visits our local swimming baths. On very rare occasions I see two or even three. Here is a photograph of one of these beautiful white birds as it wades through rather choppy water. Enjoy! Copyright ©
Reflections of a Bird in Flight
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Reflections Here I am again, unsure of the avian species. I’ll narrow it down to two guesses: Pelican or Egret. Be that as it may, I think you’ll enjoy seeing this bird in flight and its reflections on the surface of the river. Copyright © ?
Two short river poems
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
Driftwood on the tideline Feathers scattered by the wind Trees on the river after the storm Rafts of debris covered in gulls. Already you have drifted away Into the bustle of the further bank I catch your eye as empty as the sky And our handclasp loosens We let…
Lookout, World — Here We Come!
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Here We Come Lookout world, here we come! This family of ducks is heading our way… A rare sight in the river, and to my eyes a most welcome one. I wonder how many of the brood make it to adulthood? I’m keeping my fingers crossed! Copyright © ?
Cloudy Skies…
Originally posted on margaret lynette sharp:
Cloudy skies Clouds fascinate me. Their forms and combinations seem infinite, and I never tiring of watching their changes– minute by minute. Here is a photograph taken in the local park. The presence of clouds has made the scene what it is… Copyright ©
Ripples in the river
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
Down by the river beneath the sky And a fluttering fan of willow boughs I see your reflection in the water bright That the ripples break when the north wind soughs. The eyes that stare back into mine Are dark and cold as the river stones. And the words…
Graceful Flight
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Graceful flight What is it about flight that grabs your attention? The star of this photograph is, in my opinion, the graceful sea-bird. Wings outstretched, its journey seems effortless. I’m not quite certain what type of bird it is. My best guess is that it’s an Egret, but the…
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