Preskittgurl: Late Summer Nature at Lynx Lake

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Late Summer Nature at Lynx Lake

On a warm August summer morning at Lynx Lake we observed a Great Blue Heron fishing. It is hard to see but in the 3rd photo it appears he has caught some type of crayfish.

Eyeing the prey ....

with precise expertise ....

is a nice meal indeed!

This is the first time I have viewed Mallard hens with the blue/purple plumage

Many types of wildflowers and mushrooms (spiny type) grow along the east shore of Lynx Lake

A young Rock Squirrel who posed very nicely - I was informed by a fellow hiker that there are a family of 5 nearby

Acorn Woodpecker who was very intent & vocal on guarding his territory

Preying Mantis looks like he's daring me to come any closer!

Last, but not least, is a sure sign that Fall is not too far away - a Junco!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day :)

7 comments:

Laurence Butler said...: Looks like a beautiful spot Cynthia. Have you ever seen a Lynx there?

Watching Herons fish is poetry in motion--nice shots!; August 29, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Cynthia White said...: Hi Laurence, I have never seen one (drat!)but I have heard there are occasional sightings.; August 29, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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Dan Huber said...: Wonderful photos Cynthia - looks like a great spot.; August 30, 2012 at 4:03 AM
Scott Simmons said...: Acorn Woodpecker... Wonderful!; August 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Scott Simmons said...: Acorn Woodpecker... Wonderful!; August 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Julie G. said...: Lynx Lake looks like a lovely area to view nature. Beautiful Great Blue Heron captures and I just love the cool looking Acorn Woodpecker. Wonderful post!; August 31, 2012 at 2:19 PM