Golden Winged Warbler

 One of the highlights of our annual Magee Marsh trip was viewing and photographing a male Golden Winged Warbler. It was at the East Entrance to the boardwalk and it entertained crowds for an hour or so.  

Meadowlark

 Eastern Meadowlark from First Christian Church ponds.

Horned Grebes

 Did you ever wonder why Horned Grebes are so-named? Here you go....
These were from the Buck Creek State Park Marina.

Eagle Observations

I'm following a couple of Eagle Nests in Clark County. Here's some looks....

Nest in a huge Sycamore!

 

Ducks!

Several duck species are moving through Clark County now. Here's a few from last week.

Canvasback drake

A pair of Common Goldeneyes

A comparison shot....Canvasback and Redhead drakes

Redhead drake

Hooded Merganser drake

Lots of Redheads!

Redhead pair

Redhead double date

Full Snow Moon Celebration...."Dancing in the Moonlight" 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

Last Sunday evening was the "Full Snow Moonrise."
Named because of the abundance of snow in February, some North American tribes named it the Hungry Moon due to the scarce food sources and hard hunting conditions during mid-winter, while others named it Bear Moon, referring to bear cubs being born this time of year. Celtic and Old English names for the February Full Moon are Storm Moon and Ice Moon.
Regardless what you call it, the moonrise was beautiful!
For some time now, I have considered joining a local dancing witches group....the Rose City Witches. I've followed them for while on social media and have enjoyed seeing their free spirits and joy in performing the "Witch's Dance," which typically refers to the viral Wolfshäger Hexenbrut performance, a specific choreographed broom dance that originated in Germany.
I've attended a couple of their meetings/dinners, and was delighted to see that they planned to hold a "Full Moonrise" dance at the CJ Brown reservoir. Coincidentally, this is the location that David and I love the photograph the full moonrise each month as it's particularly beautiful rising and reflecting over the reservoir.
The Rose City Witches danced and celebrated as the moon rose. It was mystical, magical, liberating, and an overall mesmerizing experience! 
Watching the full moon rise will never be the same. Thank you Rose City Witches!

Here's some of my favorite pics and videos from the evening....

Eastern Screech Owl

During my drives through Old Reid and CJ Brown, I routinely check any crevices and knot holes in trees...particularly in Sycamore Trees. Every once in a while I get lucky and find a roosted owl; usually an Eastern Screech Owl. 
Friday's drive was no exception, and I was excited to spot a Gray-Morph Eastern Screech Owl snuggled into the top of a Sycamore.