November 12, 2009

The amazing Red Belly Woodpecker is seen enjoying the insects under the bark of the Elm tree in my back yard that died this year. This photo shows the tongue of the woodpecker which is three times the length of its bill. Many more photos of birds are available on request.

Photo for November 8, 2009

Very seldom in the first week of November will the temperature be near 80. It was on this beautiful Sunday afternoon and the camera accompanied me on a walk up a small creek. I got there without a paddle but I didn't arrive without slipping and falling into the water. Like I said it was a warm day. Had it been a typical November day I'd be suffering from hypothermia instead of posting this photo.

Photo for November 7, 2009

On each photo outing I'm always accompanied by two English Cockers. On this day Miss Daisy and Skye went along for the ride. There are two other English Cockers who make this trip with me on a regular basis. They all love the great outdoors and they are keenly adept in finding land terrapins.

Photo for November 6, 2009

The Goldfinch were out in great numbers today in the Eagle Bluffs Wildlife Refuge. After waiting patiently for a while I was able to convince some of the Finch to stop long enough to be photographed.

Photo for November 5, 2009

The former railroad bed for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT)railroad is now a nature hiking path. This old bridge spans Perche Creek as it winds it way south to through the Eagle Bluffs Conservation area and beyond.

Photo for November 4, 2009

The old hymn "I Shall Not Be Moved" has as its subject a tree planted by the waters being immovable. This photo was taken on the MKT Trail in southern Columbia, Missouri on Hinkson Creek.

Photo for November 3, 2009

This Northern Shoveler hen was being escorted around the wildlife refuge near McBaine, MO today by a couple of Coots. That is Coots as in waterfowl not "coots" as how old men are often referenced.

Photo for November 2, 2009

The old KATY Railroad bridge at McBaine, MO on the KATY Trail

Photo for November 1, 2009

Most of the Maple leaves had passed their peak by November 1. This one on Chapel Hill Road in Columbia, MO was an exception.