Back to Running Deer

Maisie and I have visited Running Deer several times in the last few months; today I thought I'd tackle the camera alongside all the Maisie-gear. The oddest thing at Running Deer lately has been the absence of water - Maisie and I have sat on a bench looking out over a non-pond. Weird. But birds have come to visit while we've sat, so I guess there's adaptation. (Though a lack of grebes, coots and cormorants for sure.)

An overcast day was so wonderful for us -  no rush to beat the heat, but it meant iffy lighting for photos. Eh, it's all good. Kingfisher on the prowl.

The water may be gone but those noisy Killdeer are not.

Flyover. Another secret flyover must have been an owl. Maisie loves owls. 

Okay maybe I love telling her we're looking at owls....

Kingbirds commotioning.

Blue Grosbeak in silhouette. He was one of our previous visitors

 on a camera-less trip to the non-pond.

Shrike. Fall will be so nice....the cooler weather will make this so much more accessible for us!