Girls Just Wanna...

July 23, 2023 (you know the ending)

Sunset after the storm, July 14, 2023

I’m still mulling balance and it’s related words like regulation and harmonizing. I’ve written lengthy dissertations on various ideas around balance as I’m exploring the different kinds of balance in my life. As I was writing, I was reminded that I often get caught up in learning, understanding, and “working at” something and I forget to play and enjoy. This is a place I really need to bring some balance!

Two weeks with my camera in dry dock, while my collarbone and neck healed, haven’t exactly helped as being out with my camera is one of the few places I tend to play! So when I saw the forecast for two cool days I decided to let the writing go and just go out and play in nature a bit. All to say, this week’s photo essay will be mostly photos without much essay and I am going to focus on experiences that evoke FUN!

The fledgling orchard orioles were all over the berry bushes! So fun to watch them chase each other about.

Do barn swallows do this to cool off or for fun? I’m convinced it’s for fun!

Is this fun for mama barn swallow? Not sure, but her cute little pose was fun for the photographer.

Mama Purple Martin faced a tough crowd - luckily they couldn't chase her yet!

I mean, you could just take off straight but it’s more fun to do a loop-de-loop! (horned lark)

Or maybe a helicopter takeoff. (northern cardinal)

No loop-de-loop, Mr. dickcissel was on a mission as an interloper was seen near his territory.

Push me - Pull you baby ducklings

Baby ducklings with the synchronized rock hop dance.

Cedar waxwings, in formation.

I just always think green herons are funny!

It’s a little hard not to laugh at a blue heron being chased off by a red-winged blackbird! Youngster doesn’t know his own size yet perhaps.

Sometimes in a field of yellow flowers, you just have to be purple!

I hope you have enjoyed today’s post and found some fun in your weekend!