Another mixed bag post, variety is the spice of life so they say! I was finally able to get my bike tires back on...After checking the price I went the cheap route and bought the tire and tubes and oiled up the rest I even greased the bearings in the wheel axles. So it runs good now I just need to be in better condition to pedal it...
A little confusing but I finally got it done.
A little confusing but I finally got it done.
The tires are back on the bike now...they say you never forget how to ride a bike, I haven't been riding it for many years!! My Bike is 21 yrs old.
The last thing I want is to fall so I will be taking it easy...I've been going here and there I notice birds are full stream ahead with nesting. I stopped at the County Environmental Park and caught this Carolina Wren with nesting material...his/her partner was nearby also bringing in the sheathes...
And this may be the last White Throated Sparrow I see this year...caught this guy at a cemetery that I enjoy birding at because right behind this cemetery is a lake and a wetland...
Immature Red Tail
I checked the Eagle Nest in Wisacky, the immature one is hanging by the nest as I figured it would, all alone now..
The Wisteria is in Bloom...Newsome Mill Pond
And I spotted a House Sparrow, something I don't see every day...At McBee Farms Roadside Store
I made a roadside stop at the Rookery in Society Hill I showed you last year...this year they have put up signs keep out, and a motion activated game camera so I stayed on the OK side of the locked barrier, and tried to see the nesting behavior from the side of the road. Looks busy.
They are already sitting on the nests..
I was not able to get a good look but I could see at least 50 nesting sites, and there was a lot of Anhinga on nests too...
and ducks at Lake Wallace, in Bennettsville, are wasting no time at all...
and ducks at Lake Wallace, in Bennettsville, are wasting no time at all...
SOOOO cute...
These Ruddy duck look like they may be planning to nest here I would love to see some baby Ruddy Ducks..but so far only adults..
And how about some American Coots out of the water Grazing..
OH how sweet...
Kestrels Hunting in Dove Field A at Sandhills,
And the FOY Eastern Kingbird...At Goodale Park...
PEACE
Every day is a new Adventure.
Hi Sondra, you're ahead of us season wise as our wisteria is just beginning to bud. but I saw some swallows about a week ago, probably the earliest I have seen them for many a year.
ReplyDeleteRuddy ducks were introduced here in the 1930's and have caused problems by interbreeding and their offspring are also fertile just to complicate matters. In some areas and in Spain there is a programme to eradicate them.
Good luck with the cycling, just take it easy at first then gradually build up. Its a good way to spot wildlife as its quiet and you can cover a lot of ground. Will you take the bike in the van? Dont forget your puncture repair kit.
Hi Dave, it's a shame that we humans have created these situations where animals are unwelcomed...It is a bad thing. I do have a repair kit and an air pump on the bike Hope I never need it...I am making slow loops in the yard for now..it is muscles I am not using apparently..LOL ouch. Have a great weekend.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like a great outing, wonderful collection of birds. I love the sweet Wren, the Egrets on the nest, the Eaglet out of the nest. The ducks and Ducklings are adorable, cute shot of the Coots. The wisteria is beautiful. Enjoy your bike rides. Take care, have a happy day!
Hi Eileen, thank you...I was rather surprised to see how far along the birds are with their nesting, it's a good thing as I think we will have a hum dinger of a hot summer. Happy Weekend.
DeleteLots of babies on the way from the looks of all the nesting going on. Its a shame wisteria is so invasive if not controled the flowers are so beautiful. I know you will get used to riding your bike soon it can be great. Of course I have the excercise bike and have really gotten back into it I use my note book to watch Youtube to distract me. You have wonderful places to ride. Enjoy it
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, yesterday 2 warblers species arrived to the yard, I can hear them singing...and soon they will be nesting too. Yes I cut all the Wisteria on our fence down but it is always ready to return....so have to keep it cut back it did however go to the tops of a couple of trees..it has a way of sneaking up. Have a great weekend.
DeleteI enjoy your mixed bag posts and seeing all of your photographs.
ReplyDeleteTake care, my good wishes.
All the best Jan
HI Jan and thank you for the visit.
DeleteI'm not a confident cyclist at all but I think you probably have more places to cycle without fear of traffic where you are? How fantastic is the rookery, so many nests and so close together I imagine the noise must be quite intense at times! Lovely photos especially the Wren and the ducklings, always very cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, I wish I was more confident, I used to ride my bike in NYC traffic so I know how horrible that can be...there was a lot of noise at the rookery and they nest are so poorly built...lol
DeleteWere you riding your bike to all those places? Incredible enough to me that you could fix it yourself. Wonder Woman! Love the nesting tree... and the duck families are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie, not hardly this was an hours drive away...lol...Im trying to get my sea legs but it's taking a while. Have a great weekend.
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