Finally, had the opportunity to get close enough to capture a few photos of the Great Egret that has been fishing on the banks of the Tchefuncte River here in Fairview Riverside State Park. On our daily walks, I have seen this Great Egret standing perfectly still, then stealthily moving along the shore like an experienced mime.
However, unlike a mime, the Egret is not entertaining us. Instead with a skill necessary for survival and honed over time, it is hunting with focus and determination.
It gives me great pleasure to observe and photography these beautiful, regal Herons. I wish she would have caught something!
We experienced wave after wave of rain last night and this morning it is still raining. Unlike a Colorado rain, which last for a short period of time, these Louisiana rains last all day, all night and all day……
Take the time to enjoy wildlife and always enjoy the Journey!
Singing their nightly lullaby of rich, deep notes,
Listen closely, green tree frogs,
Revealing stories of the day, expectations of the night,
Who attends your story time?
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Dusk begins to blanket the woods,
Inviting shadows out to dance,
They present a choreographed musical of enchantment,
For whom are you performing?
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A walk in the woods.
Expectations fulfilled.
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Tyler, Texas is known for growing Roses. Notice the red rose in the water. Someone left several Roses here in memory of a loved one. Touching.Canoe Guide
The gang watching the Sunset
Sunset in Tyler State Park
Who lives here?
Beautiful Fall Colors
Want a canoe ride?
Vibrant Colors
Crossing a bridge, beauty below.
Tree Man
Our site at Tyler State Park
Winding Creek
Mushrooms?
Out for a stroll
Nursery Tree
My creek again
Pretty colors
Pretty leaves
Those pretty purple berries again.
All photos taken at Tyler State Park, near Tyler, Texas. We spent two nights there this past Saturday and Sunday. We experienced fall all over again!
After leaving Ray Roberts State Park, we headed to MCD Innovations in McKinney, Texas, for seven nights, where we had our coach blinds installed. I promise a write up on the installation and process. I can truly say, we love the new MCD blinds.
Leaving McKinney, we traveled to Tyler State Park, where all of these photos were taken. Then to Lake Bistineau State Park in Louisiana for a night, finally leaving Texas! I have some photos of Lake Bistineau that I will post. We wish we would have had more time to stay a few more days there, but just ran out of time.
This afternoon we arrived at Natchez State Park, near Natchez, MS and will leave in the morning for Fairview River State Park in Madisonville, Louisiana for eleven nights. We are looking forward to being in one place for a little while. Hopefully, I can get caught up on my blog, answering comments and visiting your blogs!
Red Admiral, VP in charge of direction.”May I help you?” “Which way would you like to hike?”
Northern Mockingbird I have not been close enough to birds to get any photos. Lucky I got this one!Yellow Wildflowers and a BugClouded SulphurGulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) A little beat-up!One still blooming with a spider calling it home!Sumac bloom I’am sure there is a bug in there somewhere.Past their prime, but still pretty!Red Admiral
I took these photos in Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
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