Nov 29, 2025

Reflections & Critters

 


Lots of reflections on the still water downstream from dam.

sharing with James for Weekend Reflections


Invasion of the green heads
Cowbirds/Grackles?  
I have no idea, but they sure are loud in the tree tops 
and when incoming to our field. 




Ever hypervigilant, and always a bit psychotic.
My son Michael sent this video to me. 
Squirrels are such a nuisance, but I thought they are so cute!  
Rats with tails, I guess, but still. :)

sharing with 
 Eileen for Saturday's Critters

14 comments:

Anvilcloud said...

Why are squirrels so meh but chipmunks so cute?

Shiju Sugunan said...

That first reflection shot is gorgeous! I love the busy critters. Beautiful shots!

Debbie said...

gorgeous reflections, what a beautiful image. i know all too well about the invasions of those unwanted birds...i guess everyone has to eat!! i enjoyed the video...i think mr. squirrel was "on guard" but still hopeful there was a peanut in it for him in the end. enjoy this beautiful weekend!!

Breathtaking said...

Hello :)
I have never seen such a large flock of Cowbirds. Very impressive!. Cute video of the squirrel.
Enjoy your weekend
All the best
Sonjia

eileeninmd said...

The Grackles do have a blue-green head, looks pretty in the sunlight. Pretty reflection photo. The squirrel video is cute.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

we love our squirrels, and they know they are safe, and will sit as close as 4 feet away from us. Beau doens't bother critters, none. they will be on the ground when he goes out and keep digging their holes to hide their acorns. or peanuts they get from somewhere. I do know critters can cause big problems and that we are blessed they have not so far.

Kelly said...

We don't get grackles over here, but I've seen some red-winged blackbirds lately. They travel i large groups when migrating.

Villrose said...

Wow!
I love squirrels! They are not pests, like rats and mice.

HappyK said...

Wow that's a lot of birds.
I'm not a fan of squirrels or chipmunks. Though cute they can to a lot of damage.

Lowcarb team member said...

Beautiful reflections, and that's a lot of birds.

Squirrels quite often visit the garden here, I know not everyone likes them but it can be fun watching their antics.

Enjoy your weekend.

All the best Jan

Red Rose Alley said...

Oh Terri, I do not like the squirrels. Rats with tails is exactly right, and I have a dreadful fear of rats and mice. The squirrels are on my lawn every day digging holes in the grass and storing their nuts for winter. That's a pretty picture of the reflection in the water. So many birds!

Wishing you wonderful December days.

~Sheri

James said...

Excellent photos. The middle one is my favorite.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos and lovely reflections!

Far Side of Fifty said...

Yes rats with tails! :)