Hi,
Recently, I looked out the window and watched the birds and turkeys enjoying the birdseed. One of my small pleasures in life is watching the wildlife that lives in our forest. I love to capture it in photographs and poetry.
Here are some of the pictures I’ve taken over the years of our animal visitors, along with some recent poetry.
POEMS
it took a moment
sitting amongst giant trees
to hear their wisdom
my serene moment
in-between scheduled events
fall-hued butterfly
captures my wandering gaze
in life’s reality show
PHOTOS
I’m still trying to get a photo of an opossum, coyote, owl, hawk, and mountain lion. For the mountain lion and coyote picture—I will stay safely in the house.
NOTE: Had another busy week with a sick grand who had an antibiotic reaction. She is completely recovered, but that was scary. Fingers crossed for this week!
Animals and nature will always be a big part of my writing. Embrace your inner child by exploring. Denise
It’s so good for your soul to see wildlife. You are blessed. Have a good September. xo
I adore your wildlife photos, Denise. And I love your poem. All so beautiful and serene. Thanks for sharing xx
Beautiful pictures and poetry, Denise!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
Your photos are fantastic, Denise. I would think it’d be really hard to get a picture of an owl since they hunt at night, but maybe you’ll catch on peeking out of an old, dead tree.
I’m glad your granddaughter has recovered. Yes, I bet that was scary!
You have some serious wildlife, some of which are best viewed from inside. Great pictures and a lovely poem. I’m glad your granddaughter is doing better.
The photos of the wildlife in your forest are beautiful, Denise. It’s heartwarming to see them.
Love these, Denise! The most we see are squirrels, turtles, and occasionally a family of ducks walking through the yard. Somehow Bond has missed most of them, lol.
That’s a beautiful poem, Denise! Your wildlife is impressively varies and most of it very different from what we have in Wales. You are blessed to have a forest on your doorstep and the qualities that make animals feel safe in your presence.