Sullen Sunset

Intermittent rain showers raced by through out the afternoon casting rumbling thunder in all directions. The few scattered sunbeams that had appeared had been quickly chased away by the cumulus clouds. Finally, near dusk an opening appeared just long enough to reveal a sullen sun hovering over the horizon, seemingly embarrassed by the day’s goingsContinue reading “Sullen Sunset”

Tin Roof Shack

Not long ago this little shack appeared ready for the wrecking crew; it was old, tired, and dilapidated. Jokes about its future often included a box of matches. Its new owners, however, had a vision of its potential, and with imagination, creativity, and of course, a lot of $$$$, it was completely resurrected into thisContinue reading “Tin Roof Shack”

They’ve Left the Nest

The nest is empty; two young hawks have left for the local trees and are learning how to live and hunt on their own under the watchful eyes of their parents. Their presence is made known with their calls, clumsy appearances in the back yard, and an occasional glimpse of fallen feathers which will soonContinue reading “They’ve Left the Nest”

“Slapping the Bull”

Two juvenile red-shouldered hawks in the birdbath were caught eyeing a bold squirrel racing up a tree just a few feet away. The video from which this still was captured shows several squirrels racing up, down, and between trees. The squirrels were quite aware of the young hawks and seemed to be playing their ownContinue reading ““Slapping the Bull””