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For the appreciation of the glorious beauty of nature and in unexpected places.
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My friends on the beach - Elegant Terns.
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:love: Gorgeous photos narya. They are quite elegant. Haircuts & all.
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Today's flying friend
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Fauna and flora friends
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Ohmygoodness.
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Today's bike ride
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I love the sound of the ocean. How fortunate you are to live so close and be able to take bike rides like that V!

Rhododendrons at the Maryborough near Cork, Ireland.
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Beautiful!
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This fox came visiting this morning with a skunk, and then they left together!
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The Odd Couple. :D
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Indigo bunting in crabapple
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That's a great shot!

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That's a great shot too! :D
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Both great shots!
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Yesterday's visit (photo by Beth)
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One of today's visitors
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Today's friends at the UC Botanical Garden. Red shouldered hawk, Chestnut backed chickadee, and a native bee.
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And some floral friends - peony, red cedar, and puya.
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Peonies in the garden at the back of our yard and the shade garden under the 'party tree'.
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On our way back from our bike ride we stopped along Lake Michigan.
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