Buggy
Today’s trip to Nisqually began with a shot of this Western Pondhawk,
a real close-up of this little guy who seem as surprised to see me as I was to see him less than three feet from my shins, too close for my taste, and probably for his, too, as he backed up as soon as he realized I was there.
a shot of this female Common Whitetail,
a shot of this Cardinal Meadowhawk pair reproducing,
which was probably a good thing since the rest of the day’s shots were of rather large bullfrogs who seemed more interested in catching a meal than reproducing,
and lots of swallows who seemed preoccupied with feeding the kids who’ve just left the nest.
It’s definitely summer at the refuge with more swallows, robins, and, starlings visible than any other birds, at least while I was there.
loren
each visit here provides something new and wonderful.
kjm
kjm — 9:26 pm July 9, 2008
This diversity of subjects, particularly the spectacular recent landscapes - so amazing. It just gets better and better and better. You are an inspiration 
Loren, your photos never fail to delight! I hope someday you will publish a book of them.
Hopefully I’m an inspiration for people to get outdoors and take in all the natural beauty that’s there, and then make real efforts to save it for future generations, rr.
I think meditation has helped me to simply be more aware of everything around me.