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Spring Rain coats Plants in Bubbles Of Life

Posted by Lee Hiller on March 17, 2016

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Arkansas Birds, Dead nettle, Henbit, Junco, Mockingbird, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, raindrops, redbud tree, Spring Leaves, Spring Rain, Wildflowers. 3 Comments

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Rain dances upon the earth giving life to all it touches, an intimate caress. ~ Lee Hiller

: HSNP Spring Rain Leaves

: HSNP Spring Rain Ferns Moss Rocks

: HSNP Spring Raindrops

: HSNP Spring Raindrops

: HSNP Spring Rain Junco

: HSNP Spring Rain Junco

: HSNP Spring Rain Henbit

: HSNP Spring Rain Redbud Tree

: HSNP Spring Rain Mockingbird

: HSNP Spring Rain Mockingbird

: HSNP Spring Rain Purple Dead Nettle

: HSNP Spring Rain Soaked Dandelion

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There is an oasis of peace on the Forest trail as snow blankets the ground and muffles all sound. Snowflakes falling in rapid silence erasing my foot prints from the pristine landscape to create hiking serenity. Bliss… my only companions tiny songbirds foraging for berries on branches and digging beneath the white blanket of winter.

Love to ALL!
Lee

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Road Park Entrance

: HSNP Floral Trail Snow

: HSNP Floral Trail Snow Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Floral Trail Snow Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Floral Trail Snow Junco Eating Berries

: HSNP Floral Trail Snow Junco Eating Berries

: HSNP Floral Trail Snow Junco Eating Berries

: HSNP Floral Trail Snow Red Rock

: HSNP Honeysuckle Trail Snow Hikers Hut

: HSNP Hot Springs Mountain Trail Snow

: HSNP Hot Springs Mountain Trail Snow

: HSNP Hot Springs Mountain Trail Snow

: HSNP Hot Springs Mountain Trail Snow Junco

: HSNP Hot Springs Mountain Trail Snow Junco

: HSNP Hot Springs Mountain Trail Snowy Branch

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Peak Trail Snow

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Snow

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Snowy Branches

: HSNP Snow covered Magnolia Tree

: HSNP Snow on West Mountain

: HSNP Park Entrance Pagoda Tufa Terrace trail

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Lovely birds flocked to Hot Springs National Park on February 05 2015. Only minutes on the first Trail I spotted a Female Cardinal plus a mixed flock of Robins and Cedar Waxwings. All were enjoying the berry laden Trees. On the Short Cut Trail several Male cardinals were crisscrossing the trail. A blur of red in the bright morning sun.

At the top of Hot Springs Mountain a mixed flock of Eastern Bluebirds and Pine Siskins land on a Tree next to me. It was the first time I had seen either of these birds in a flock. They hung on the side of the Tree fighting for pecking position in the mossy areas.

Bird song filled Hot Springs Mountain Trail during my hike around the mountain. Juncos, Pine Warblers, Sparrows and Yellow-Rumped Warblers created a beautiful sight with a delightful chorus as they traveled in mixed flock.

When I was changing my camera battery a sweet little Hermit Thrush landed on a branch near my shoulder. It appeared curious watching me closely as I zipped up my pack. A perfect end to a hike that was for the birds 😉

Love to ALL!
Lee

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Junco

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Eastern Bluebird

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Hermit Thrush

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Hermit Thrush

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Siskin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Siskin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Siskin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Siskin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Siskin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Siskin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Siskin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Warbler

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Pine Warbler

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail White Throated Sparrow

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail White Throated Sparrow

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail White Throated Sparrow

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Yellow Rumped Warbler

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Male Cardinal

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Cedar Waxwing

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Female Cardinal

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Female Cardinal

: HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Robin

Little Birds Among The Autumn Leaves

Posted by Lee Hiller on November 10, 2013

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Autumn Leaves, Carolina Chickadee, Dark eyed Junco, Golden-Crowned Kinglet, Hot Springs National Park, Junco, Kinglet, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, Thrush. 5 Comments

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Autumn falls softly to the ground exposing the wings of a million symphonies waiting to be released into the Forest.

Love to ALL!
Lee

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Chipmunk

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Chipmunk

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Fungus

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Golden Crowned Kinglet

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Golden Crowned Kinglet

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Golden Crowned Kinglet

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Golden Crowned Kinglet

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Thrush

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Virginia Creeper

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Virginia Creeper

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Carolina Chickadee

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Carolina Chickadee

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Carolina Chickadee

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves

: SONY DSCHSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves View

: SONY DSCHSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves View

: SONY DSCHSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Fungus

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Grasshopper

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves

: HSNP Gulpha Gorge Trail Autumn Leaves

: HSNP Goat Rock Trail Autumn View Of Indian Mountain

: HSNP North Mountain Autumn Junco

: HSNP North Mountain Autumn Virginia Creeper

: HSNP North Mountain Autumn Virginia Creeper

Spring Serenade Begins in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

Posted by Lee Hiller on March 14, 2013

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Arkansas Birds, birds-foot Violets, False Garlic, Hot Springs National Park, Junco, Male Prairie Lizard, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, Wildflowers, Yellow Star Grass. Leave a comment

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The soft serenade of Songbirds fills the air with a familiar melody as we head out for our hike along the Goat Rock Trail. Tiny reddish-pink maple blossoms have fallen in to the awaiting arms of the soft green moss below. On graceful limbs Leaf buds glow on tips reaching to the sun as others are putting on a floral show. Hopping, flitting and flying the tiniest of birds move in mixed flocks among the awakening Forest. A male Prairie Lizard lays still within the shadows striping the bark of a nearby Tree. Newly blooming Wildflowers spread petals of pink, purple, yellow, violet and white weaving their ground tapestry. Sweet scents fill the air luring winged beauties soaring above to taste nectar warmed by the sun. Spring has pulled us into her embrace.

Love to ALL!
Lee