Quito Botanical Gardens (Jardín Botánico de Quito)

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Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring Festival
July Fourth 2014
Peltier Park

Thibodaux, La
9:00 pm Fireworks
9:00 pm Fireworks

A New Month

  Cooper's Hawk - round tail end

Discord at the feeder

The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family (Columbidae). The bird is also called the Turtle Dove or the American Mourning Dove or Rain Dove, and formerly was known as the Carolina Pigeon or Carolina Turtledove.

 Broccoli is a plant in the cabbage family, whose large flower head is used as a vegetable.

 This Goldfinch appears to be in transition from winter to spring plumage.

The tea made from hibiscus flowers is known by many names in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is well known for its color, tanginess and flavor.

Thibodaux Eagle

I saw an Eagle within the city limits of Thibodaux for the first time on Monday.  I pointed it out to my neighbor and the ladies at the Chamber office located at the foot of the power pole upon which it sat.  The next day I brought my camera with me as I drove around town doing chores.  I decided to check out the reservoir next to the Harang Auditorium.  I found the usual suspects: Egret, Kingfisher, Gulls.  As I walked around the way cool public track with my camera Mr. Eagle shows up.  He (or she) allowed me to get close enough to get some decent photos before flying off.  I found the bird again on my way home.  He was back at the Chamber office pole.

Sparring Mockingbirds

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.