Nature Lovers

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We are definitely nature lovers around here and there is plenty of it to keep us entertained. The kids are constantly running in the house and yelling, "Bring your camera!"

Birds chirping overhead.

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This guy found his way into the chicken pen to eat the feed and I was able to get within 5 feet of him. He showed no fear at all. Unfortunately, with a gun club surrounding us on all sides that will probably change.

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Ducks swimming on the pond.

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These silly guys following me everywhere I go, all day long.

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Sunshine, highlighting and making beautiful the plain.

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Woods to explore.

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We've also had a bear visit us a few times in the past week though he always comes at night when the camera can't pick him up. A fox was hanging around the other day too.

For people who love nature, we certainly have a great place to live!

Comments

  1. Kathy in IllinoisOctober 27, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Wonderful pictures! You DO have a nice place to live!! We are nature lovers too and see lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery at our little yellow house on the prairie!
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  2. NadineOctober 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    You are truly blessed to live in a place surrounded by so much of God's beautiful creation!
    You took some very beautiful photos Terri!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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