I felt lucky this woodpecker paused in the open for this photo. I ended up with quite a few outtakes (like below), following her while she jumped around looking for treats in the trees.
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The beautiful moon
I never tire of the moon’s beauty when I see it in the sky.
Thanksgiving 2020
Like this rather plump squirrel I saw on a walk today, I ate Thanksgiving dinner alone (a first for me). But after a family video-chat and some phone calls, I realize I have much to be grateful for today, despite everything that 2020 has thrown at us. Happy Thanksgiving!
Morning snow
The (slow motion) view outside my door this morning.
Late autumn reflections
Madison’s Starkweather Creek.
Leaves of November
Waiting on the wind
Milkweed seeds, ready for another life cycle.
Tundra swans
Seen at Audubon’s Goose Pond Sanctuary.
Early November sunset
From Madison’s Olbrich Park along Lake Monona.
Coneflower bones
This year was the first time I noticed how coneflowers look in late autumn. Almost as if they’ve lost their skin and a skeleton is all that remains.
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