The creek at dusk is the place to be
after a triple-digit summer day.
These mystery birds
were either having fun or fighting each other,
zipping through the air above the creek
dancing together in midair
then landing for a few seconds.
They were so busy,
it's a miracle I captured any of these images,
but this one was a wonderful surprise.
Today I'm giving thanks to the birds for doing their part to keep us mosquito- and gnat-free!
amen! and, boy it got HOT this week! yucko!
ReplyDeleteYes it did and I think we're looking at several more triple-digit days! Ugh!!
DeleteDo you think they only eat in the evening since it's too hot during the day?
ReplyDeleteI know bats do a good job on mosquito control.
Maybe not, but during the heat of the day I'm staying put in the house (and a/c) so I'll never know! We've actually seen a couple of bats zipping around at late dusk lately. I'm so glad!!
DeleteJumping up and down for that last one!!!
ReplyDeleteI TRIED to get out after dinner last night and it was still hotter than blue blazes. We were glad to get back home to the AC. I thought I was gonna die!
You're right - it's still hotter than blazes after dark. And I know it doesn't compare to Deer Park, but it feels so humid, too! Such a relief to come back inside!
DeleteThe soft blue makes it such a pretty silhouette. Great shots, Barbara.. love that last one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hilary. I was trying desperately to get a good detailed shot of the birds, so these are actually all failed attempts, but I probably like the silhouettes better than I would have the others!
DeleteThese are wonderful silhouettes, Barbara!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the last one.
Looks like he's got a special "treat."
I have some double digits (as in 55 degrees today!!) that I would gladly trade for a couple of those triple digit days.
xo.
Thanks, Lisa. I wish we could make a trade!!!
DeleteOH wow - what fabulous shots!
ReplyDeleteKeep cool inside if you can...
I'm trying! It hit 106 today. Blah!
Deletelovely silhouettes
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kamana!
DeleteWhat a charming post .. I am guessing the zipping and dancing was the way they catch those tasty bugs
ReplyDeleteI think so... but it seemed a little intense at times, which hinted at either love or war for me :)
DeleteI am liking those bird silhouettes Barbara ~ cool!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Thanks! I wish I could say I planned them this way, but I still like them, too!
DeleteCool bird silhouettes, Barbara...especially the last one! good to have birds around for eating those pesky mosquitoes.
ReplyDelete♥charlotte
Amen!
DeleteAnd both you and the birds are mutually entertained at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteVery true!
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