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| Allen's Hummingbird in Waterfall at Mallard Lake |
I brought along my new camera microphone on this morning's walk and decided to put it to use at a little waterfall that empties into Mallard Lake. The sound of trickling water was conducive to meditation and reminded me of those little Zen water fountains you can buy.
Hummingbirds in the Waterfall
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| I've been watching these flowers come into bloom over the last few weeks near Elk Glen Lake, but today was the first time I saw a hummingbird come to feed on them. |
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| Red-tailed hawks were screeching, turning in the wind, and dive-bombing each other while also being dive-bombed by ravens, above Grandview Park. |
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| A female Western bluebird was hanging out at one of the nesting boxes at the Bison Paddock. |
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| A male was nearby as well. I thought I saw one of the first tree swallows of the season soaring high above the paddock, but none came down to check out the nest boxes. |
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| There were many finches twittering in the trees and flying down to feed in the paddock. |
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| Around my feet, honeybees were visiting the mustard blossoms. |
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| They appeared to be gathering pretty good hauls of pollen. |
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| The bluebird is perched on a pokeberry bush that was popular last spring, but so far there's no sign that the plant is still alive and ready to make a comeback this season. |
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| The Great Highway's red-shouldered hawk was on its light post again today. . . |
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| . . . but had a hard time keeping its balance in the strong winds. |
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