July 19, 2017. Traveling, taking in (our first time!) the 20th annual Woody Fest in Okemah, Oklahoma; WONDERFUL music experience for anyone considering what to do in future Julys!
Research led us to Pine Trees RV about 2 miles out of town – w,here we were under pines, overlooking a beautiful pond, at the end of a gravel road. Blissful! Those trees were most welcome in Oklahoma July heat.
We discovered a female kildeer thought so too – her “nest” barely out of traffic’s path. Speaking gently, approaching slowly, it was easy to get close. But the moment I crossed her perceived boundary, she tripled in size and fierceness. And I apologized! (Right after snapping this image …)
A fierce bird! Is that her egg to the right?
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Yes – to right behind her – speckled “rock”
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Lovely egg!
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Incredible bird photo. National Geographic quality.
Jane Parsond
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Thank you, Jane – I do feel guilty causing her to expend such energy! Wanted to honor her!
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Wonderful bird, egg, photo, and poem. I’m proud to be the sister of the poet and photographer!
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Thank you!
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I love it! Great poem and picture!
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Thank you!
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