I love the Goldfinch in the second photo. In fact, I love everything about that photo. The flowers in focus at the bottom, and blurred toward the top. The bird perched on the flower. The yellow bird paired with the purple flowers. Oh, and before I forget, watch out for the cranky bird in the third photo; he looks distinctly unhappy! ~WaterGirl
One final note: if we get 2 more Paris submissions, we’ll have 3 full weeks of Paris After Dark!
Albatrossity
Summer in Flyover Country is not as exciting, bird migration-wise, as the spring and fall, but there is still some beauty to be found. So here is a collection of images taken in the Flint Hills of Kansas this summer, ranging from landscapes to insects to (of course!) birds. Hope you enjoy them, and that they move you to get out and enjoy your own local patch every once in a while.
The Konza Prairie Biological Station is a property owned by the Nature Conservancy and leased to the Biology Division at Kansas State University, where I was employed before I retired. It is 8600 acres of tallgrass prairie, the most endangered ecosystem in North America. On a summer day there are many scenic vistas to be found, as well as lots of flowers, insects, and other critters. There is a nature trail that can be enjoyed by the public, but this shot is taken from a part of the station that usually sees only researchers, docents, and retired faculty members. Come visit after the pandemic abates and we might be able to get you out there too.
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