In The Woods (by dorameulman) The woods at the back of my property, no paths here I leave it for the wild life. All kinds of critters live in here, I like that.
Hybrid Canada Goose/Snow Goose (by dorameulman) About 7 years ago a Snow Goose appeared in our lake and joined our resident Canada Goose flock. She was a mother goose in every sense of the word fiercly protective of the goslings. She really stood out from the flock and I was very sad when I found her dead one morning. This is one of her few offspring, more Canada Goose than Snow Goose but has the same very protective nature. Always on guard and watching for touble and doesn’t apear to have a partner or family of it’s own. I like watching our resident geese they’re very interesting.
dorasireland: Kealey’s Bar…HFF (by dorameulman) Greencaltle Donegal Ireland
Caleb (by dorameulman) Caleb update he is nearly 9 months now, crawling standing up and full of energy. I just love having him even though he wears me out haha. Have a great day :)
Sandpiper Momma (by dorameulman) Final image in this little trio of the sandpiper momma bird. I hope you enjoyed. ^_^
Protective Momma (by dorameulman) After a loud and crazy flapping of wings, using her wings to shield her nest. This little sandpiper bravely protected her eggs from me. A protective momma!
Sandpiper guarding her eggs (by dorameulman) I was stomping around Robinwood Lake when this sandpiper started screeching and flapping her wings at my feet. I knew she must have a nest somewhere but they’re difficult to see on the ground, no worries she let me see. Then she stood guard over her to make sure I didn’t put my foot in it. She was a brave little momma bird. She sensed I ment her no harm and let me take her photo, it was cool. I’ll have to go back soon and check up on her and her chicks.
Wisteria (by dorameulman) The deciduous vine Wisteria is a rampant grower all across North Carolina almost as much as Kudzu but far more beautiful. It covers trees and woods 70 feet in the air in various shades of purple and white and it’s a sight to behold this time of year.
Dogwood Delight…HFF (by dorameulman) These beautiful dogwood trees are at Robinwood Lake in Gastonia NC. I am more than a little obsessed with the trees and ecosystem at this lake since the the owner of the property Slone Robinson was killed in an accident last October. The future is now uncertain while his family decides who will manage this land. Lets enjoy while we still can.
Dogwood State Flower Of NC (by dorameulman) The Dogwood Tree deserves the accolades it receives from it’s admirers. I am obsessed with these Dogwoods at Robinwood Lake and I try to photograph them at various times during the year. They are one of the treasures of the Tarheel state and the Southern US. The Dogwood flower is the State Flower of North Carolina and truely it’s a beauty.
Land Of Ledgends (by dorameulman) The Giants Causeway in Co Antrim, Fionn Mac Cumhaill country.
Strong As An Oak…HFF (by dorameulman) Gastonia NC.
Cherry Blossom Time (by dorameulman) I love this line of Cherry Blossom trees in my neighborhood. They look beautiful this time of year.
dorasireland: Antrim Twilight (by dorameulman)
Vision Of The Giants Causeway (by dorameulman) Antrim Northern ireland