Saturday, May 22, 2010

Camera Critters


I missed last weekend because of thunderstorms in my area.

Today I'll finish with the critters we found on our adventure to the Japanese Garden in Hermann Park.



Turtles Sunning

The turtles were out sunning themselves.


Turtle




Mallard Ducks


I think the mallards have a nest under the bridge.


Mockingbird


And last, but certainly in his mind, not least ... the mockingbird who did not want his portrait done. Too bad!

Happy Critter Day everyone!

Joy to You!





18 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Great shots, love the turtles.

Misty DawnS said...

Great photos! I especially love the first turtle shot!

Iowa Gardening Woman said...

Must be a beautiful park, love the turtles! Great shots.

Hootin Anni said...

Me, being another Texan appreciates the beauty of the stubborn Mockingbird [giggles]. I love hearing them in the morning. Well, they sing most all day long around here!!

Thanks for the visit, and I loved viewing your critter photos. Have a great weekend.

Sarah Sullivan said...

Oh what a lovely day..how did you get that close to the mockingbird? We only have a couple of those here...very seldom I do so love to hear them sing at night! I love the turtles to:) Hugs to you, Sarah

Anonymous said...

Box turtles are so sweet, we have them too and I love to watch them sun bathe!

Lisa @ Perfectly Peculiar said...

Nice photography, really well done!

Phil Slade said...

Lovely tutles, an impressive size too from tre looks of it. A pity your mockingbird didn't want a portarit but I'm sure you will find a more willing subject soon.

wildcatwoods said...

Lovely shots..good capture of the ever busy mockingbird!

cats of wildcat woods

GreensboroDailyPhoto said...

This looks like a place I could spend HOURS! Great photos.

Jan
GDP

Wildflowerhouse said...

Great photo's! I know those turtles are not from Seattle area.Rain, rain and more.....

Kate said...

Turtles are fun to watch; the top photo shows some pretty good sized ones. Birds are not easy to capture, and perhaps you're right, the mockingbird is just plain shy of cameras!

Nikki - Notes of Life said...

That looks like a great place to go to for critter photos! Your captures are wonderful :)

Pretty Things said...

Love me some turtles!

Michael said...

Love those turtles. The one on the rock looks like he's in turtle heaven.

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

Beautiful creatures of the earth! Your photos are fantastic.

Tina said...

i love how its just the two turtles together. so sweet! and yes i can see they are definently loving the sun.

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Pixiewinkle said...

Reminds me of the turtles in Central Park- so wonderful.