Finally!
I've driven out to HTP once a week for months now and finally saw the Blue Grosbeak!
I saw two of them which was a thrill.
They are at the preserve every summer but this year I went all summer before I spotted them.
I was at the end of my hike and they flew right across the trail in front of me.
I get so excited seeing something special like this.
A photo of what I call 'the view' along the trail.
It's always beautiful out there and you always see something special.
I like to look through the trees at the view too!
This little Downy Woodpecker was very cute climbing up and down on this tree.
I also saw an Eagle on my drive over, but I'll have to share more Woodpecker photos today.
One day I drove out to the Shangri-La trailhead and parked next to this persimmon tree.
It was loaded with fruit!
Have you ever eaten a persimmon? Pucker up!
We haven't really turned the calendar to 'Fall' here but change is in the air!
We are heartbroken to see the horrific damage caused by Hurricane Helene in so many places. We lived in Asheville, Hendersonville and the small mountain town of Hot Springs, NC for many years and it is devastating to see the damage. And of course worrisome to know so many people are suffering. My prayers are for all those affected. Our relatives that live there are safe. But we appreciate your continued prayers.
26 comments:
...no persimmons for me!
What a beautiful bird you finally got to see. It doesn't occur here in the Netherlands. It's great that you now had the chance to see it. But the woodpecker and the beautiful blue sky with the clouds and the trees were also beautiful.And yes, i also buy the fruits sometimes here and I like them too. I use them a lot in yoghurt and in desserts. I have liked visit your post and website. I had also followed it on TV about storm Helena and it is very sad what it has caused. My thoughts are with all of them. Greetings from my other nature website this time.
Woohoo! I do not think I have ever seen a blue grosbeak. Or eaten a persimmon....
The blue grosbeak is lovely.
Continued prayers for all those who have been affected by Helene.
All the best Jan
No, I've never had a persimmon.
David (son) lived in Asheville a few years ago before moving near us.
Glad your relatives are okay.
I've never seen a Blue Grosbeak! I didn't know they came here. I've seen the Rose Breasted Grosbeak in Maine, but again, never one here in Florida. You are blessed to see so many beautiful birds on your hikes, and also to get such good pictures of them! That's the real challenge! Thank you for sharing them with us. So thankful your friends and family are all okay in NC. This has been such a heartbreaking week. Praying for all people affected by Helene. Even still here in Florida there are many with very sad situations. I do pray we won't get any more hurricanes this year. We need time to recover emotionally as well as all the other ways. Take care my friend. Have a good weekend.
Natural lives are resilient. Great nature pics
This is a beautiful series of photos.
I really like the little Downy Woodpecker.
Too bad I don't understand everything you write, you don't have google translate on your blog, I hope you will post it so I know what you are writing about.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Greetings Irma
Nope. I have never had a persimmon. Awesome pictures. It really is a pretty place.
Hello,
Great sightings of the birds. The Grosbeak is a beauty and one of my many favorites. I love the woodpeckers too. Your sky and view photos are beautiful too. I have never eaten a persimmon. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
what a thrill for you to see the grosbeck, i know that feeling. i have seen many birds for the first time and been so excited, i have never seen a blue grosbeak. your pictures are awesome. such a sweet woodpecker, showing you i am male so you don't get it confused. i have never had persimmon that i remember and i guess i would remember. oooooh it is so hard to look at the images north carolina. my son lives in chapel hill, nc, but they were untouched!!
How lucky to see the Blue Grosbeak! I have never eaten a persimmon and didn't even know what they looked like.
I've never seen a Blue Grosbeak, so lucky you! Nor have I eaten a persimmon. The aftermath of the hurricane is truly devastating.
Hello. Congratulations on seeing the Blue Grosbeak. Beautiful scenerys and great photosTake care.
Mighty beautiful sights along that trail. Congratulations on the Grosbeak! We love persimmons, but ripeness is the key.
Stay battened down this week!
I used to eat persimmons when I was a little girl!
Yes, continued prayers for all those affected by Helene....
Glad to hear you survived the hurricane. I had been wondering about you. StY safe.
Thinking about about you today, please stay safe!! Hugs
Me ha encantado tu paseo, tuvistes lindos avistamientos. Besos.
How exciting to finally spot the Blue Grosbeak, and two of them too!
Beautiful views along the trail.
I only love persimmons when they’re perfectly ripe.
Happy Tuesday!
Sending your prayers and good luck with the hurricane!
Oh that Blue Grosbeak is fabulous! And we're off to another hurricane watch already. Be safe!
love woodpecker......
the beautiful bird rarely comes to our yard recently....
How exciting! That blue is so intense.
-Soma
I just said a prayer for your relatives who live near the area of the hurricane. I hope all are safe. I've never had a plain persimmon, but I've had persimmon cookies before. They're yummy. ; )
~Sheri
I've never eaten a persimmon!
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