Friday, January 29, 2010

Pileated woodpecker



A neighbor sent these photos of a Pileated woodpecker working for his meal...


pileated woodpecker, Lake Gaston NC


pileated woodpecker, Lake Gaston NC


pileated woodpecker, Lake Gaston NC

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The gulls of Lizard Creek



For a week or so, hundreds (or maybe thousands) of gulls chose our cove for their roosting spot. I took these photos early one very cold morning as they "came to life"...


gulls on Lake Gaston


gulls on Lake Gaston


gulls on Lake Gaston


gulls on Lake Gaston


gulls on Lake Gaston


gulls on Lake Gaston


gulls on Lake Gaston

Tuesday, January 26, 2010