Thursday, December 11, 2014

Creek Side Critters

I spend a good deal of time looking for photo opportunities near small creeks.  Sometimes the outcome is predictable but the potential for the uncommon is still an appealing factor.

Today I found a great blue heron, very predictable for this area...

 
A belted kingfisher remained long enough for a photo attempt or two, usually these birds quickly depart when I arrive...
 


This squirrel was scampering about storing nuts for the cold weather ahead...
 
 
Osage orange fruits provide food for a variety of wildlife.  This one has not decomposed enough to make the tiny seeds inside accessible...
 

The uncommon opportunity today was in the form of a mink that appeared briefly...

 
 
If you have a small stream in your neighborhood you might be surprised by the variety of wildlife nearby.

 

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