Debris in the Water

 

The Carrot/Prehistoric Invertebrate

 

I have long thought that whoever came up with those bags of peeled, cut baby carrots was a genius—he basically turned carrots into potato chips.

Most of the carrots look pretty much the same, but recently I found one that looks like something from the Burgess Shale.  (That’s probably because of the weird strands at one end that resemble antennae, or mouthparts, or something.)

Another Hawk

 

Here is another picture of a Red-shouldered Hawk, a species which I attempted to photograph a few years ago. 

The Year Is Almost Over

The year is almost over, and I feel as if I should write some final post.  But I feel too exhausted to say anything worthwhile.  This time of year always makes me feel exhausted.  Of course, I feel exhausted all year long, but even more exhausted now, maybe due to the lack if light.

It makes me wish that we could all go into hibernation for the winter.  I know that I  have blogged about that before, but I am too exhausted to track down the post to link to it. 

Christmas Bird Among the Holly

When I look at this Walgreens Christmas bird, I have to wonder—is its plumage supposed to be plaid?  Or is it wearing a plaid coat that is form-fitted to its wing and tail feathers?

Also, I find it somewhat ironic that the Christmas bird is not considered suitable for children.  So remember, kids, you may admire the Christmas bird from a distance, but do not approach!

Scenes From November

  Cormorants on the pilings . . . 

. . . an airplane in flight . . . 

. . . the Woodrow Wilson Bridge illuminated by the setting sun . . . 

Ring-billed Gull