Thursday, May 24, 2012

More Critters

Some buzzards(Vultures) flying around the Cedar River.

How many turtles do you see? I counted 10.

Closer view of a couple.


Families of Geese......

....now on shore.

Mallard at Cedar Lake.

An Albino Pigeon.

Time to smell the roses on the Cedar Valley Trail.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Birds, Turtle

Seen this bird on a limb waiting on the northbound CN grain
train north of Robins, IA. Click here to see the update on

The Bald Eagle still hanging around near Ellis Boat Harbor.


A family of Geese feeding at Ellis Park.

Another family of Geese takes a swim in the harbor.

Even some ducklings follow Mom in the harbor.

Another family of Geese on the shore.

Another family.


Even a turtle gets a little sun near Ellis Harbor.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

A Sunday afternoon in the neighborhood


Zack(left) and Bekah trying to play guitar....

while Isaac has a conversation with Laura.

Zack and Bekah.

Our Iris's in bloom in our backyard.

Getting a little "Orton-ish" with the satellite dish and the sun.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Bekah's Chorale Concert and bloom

From Tuesday evening's LinnMar Chorale Concert at Oak Ridge Middle School.






Video from one of their songs.


Our Iris's in full bloom.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

White Swan's

The pair of White Swan's have returned to the pond area at New Covenant Bible Church.
Click here to view the photos.