July, 2009 Edition
These are birds we have observed in and near our home in Madison County, Indiana. Most have been found in the city of Anderson along the banks of Killbuck Creek and White River, or in Shadyside Park, including the wetlands and the Shadyside Lakes. For a detailed, annotated map of the area see map and directions.
A June thunderstorm races across the croplands of Madison County with gusty winds and dangerous lightning strikes. This view looks west in the central part of the county. Thanks to Brian Boyer for sharing this great picture with us.
Catbirds are hard to photograph because they favor thickets and brushy places. We hear them much more than we see them. This one was good enough to come out in the open and pose for us for a minute. See Summer Sights for another picture of this bird and other birds and insects we see in the summer.
This young Tree Swallow is nearly ready to leave the nest, but it's waiting for something. See Hardy's Birds to find what that may be.
A cluster of Golden Ragwort blossoms well above the forest floor. We often show the early spring flowers but ignore those that come later. This year we want to share some Late Spring Flowers with you.
This beautiful female Baltimore Oriole was snapped by Mick Hardy. For more pictures of Orioles that the Hardys have photographed, see Baltimore Orioles I.
A male Baltimore Oriole visits the Hardy's fruit feeder. See Baltimore Orioles II for more of these birds.
Screen Savers
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Bearded Vulture in the Alps
This picture of a Bearded Vulture was taken by Bob Turner as he leaned over the edge of a cliff, 10,000 up in the Swiss Alps.
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Silver-Spotted Skipper Butterfly
A sliver-Spotted Skipper butterfly feeds on a dandelion blossom next to the White River.
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Spiderwort
The Spiderwort blooms in the shaded woods near Killbuck Creek.
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