Wordless Wednesday

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Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, photography, postday, snowy egret

Snowy Egret.

More Snow

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blue jay, photography, postday

This Blue Jay put on this expression when told that more snow was coming this weekend.

Blue Jay: “Did you say more snow is coming?”

The Conductor

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Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, nute swan, photography, postday

The light kept getting better at the refuge. Sunlight became more abundant, inundating the pond and the birds floating on it. One swan was particularly exuberant, showing characteristics of an orchestra conductor.

Mute Swan, conducting?

Mute Swan, conducting?

Mute Swan, conducting?

Mute Swan, conducting?

Mute Swan, conducting?

Mute Swan, conducting?

Mute Swan, conducting?

Mute Swan, done conducting?

Mute Swan: “Done!”

Chicory and Sweet Pea

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chicory, photography, postday, seet pea

These two photos below show chicory and sweet pea flowers that I encountered on a walk yesterday.

Chicory is an edible plant and its roots, when baked or roasted, can be ground and mixed with coffee. Some claim that it makes coffee taste better and healthier.

Chicory flowers.

Sweet peas on the other hand are toxic if eaten and should only be admired for their beauty and scent.

Sweet Peas flowers.