World Bird Wednesday and Skywatch Friday...because I have no wonderful new sky pictures this week.
This post is shared WITH WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY. and SKYWATCH FRIDAY. Some of these pictures will be old stuff for those who have been following our Full-Time Life for a while. But they were posted way before we ever heard about Springman's wonderful WBW meme. Go visit it to watch birds all over the world.
And because -- for all you birders out there -- if you ever have the chance to go to New Mexico in the Fall, you really should try to visit beautiful Bosque Del Apache. The flyover of the snow geese and sandhill cranes is simply amazing. I think it's worth a repeat, because we love remembering this special place.
These are really gorgeous photos. We will go up there this month for sure. The Bosque is just down the road from The Owl Cafe, where my husband adores the green chile cheeseburgers (as I've probably mentioned on my blog maybe a hundred times, lol)!
Posted by: Clair Z. | September 14, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Beautiful skies and I love the big flocks of the cranes I would love to visit this place some day.
Posted by: Eileen | March 18, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Sallie, these are magnificent!! I especially enjoyed the last one. I'll be back in Florida in a couple of weeks for just a couple of days. Hopefully I'll get to see some more great birds.
Posted by: Sally in WA | March 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM
This is fantastic shots!! I think some of the birds are heading north already. Thanks for sharing!
Sky Watch Friday
Posted by: Kim,USA | March 18, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Fantastic shots, specially loved the last one
Posted by: Vinni | March 18, 2011 at 01:40 AM
Beautiful shot of the birds --and there are A LOT of them. Love the closer shot of the cranes--you are right, it's amazing. Mickie
Posted by: Mickie Brown | March 17, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Great bird shots. I didn't check out the cranes at Sauvies Island this year. Shame on me.
Posted by: Mike B. | March 17, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Oh my, I would be so excited to see these marvelous birds, - the sandhills are magnificent. Thank you for posting these beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Hildred | March 17, 2011 at 06:18 PM
These are amazing sky shots. I'm in awe of those flock of birds gliding in the awe inspiring sky.
Posted by: Write Girl | March 17, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Fantastic shits of the birds flying. The last one is my favorite.
Posted by: Rajesh | March 17, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Fantastic sight!! And your photos are truly superb, Sallie! And the colorful skies make such a perfect and dramatic backdrop! Awesome!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | March 17, 2011 at 05:39 PM
That last capture is really a wonderful sight.
Posted by: DrillerAA | March 17, 2011 at 05:13 PM
These are incredible sights. The skies themselves are picture perfect and with the migrating flock on top...Wow! This would be an amazing experience. Reusing photos from your portfolio makes a world of sense. I don't think Ansel Adams meant for his photographs to be viewed only once!
Posted by: springman | March 16, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Wonderful series of lovely images! Looks like a great place to visit.
Posted by: Pat | March 16, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Birds in flocks are always a bewitching sight. Cranes and snow geese sound a treat. Lovely photos.
Posted by: Joy | March 16, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Wonderful shots. I never do well with bird photos. But, we have sure been overloaded with black birds this winter. I have pasted snow covered fields black with birds on the ground and when they take off the sky almost disappears.
Posted by: Rita aka Cashjocky | March 16, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Amazing images. Very beautiful and well done.
Posted by: Fotokarusellen | March 16, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I've never been to Bosque del Apache, but it's on my list. Thanks for sharing your photos and your great experience there.
Posted by: Wren | March 16, 2011 at 04:39 AM
What a great experience that must be to witness so many birds flying overhead.
Posted by: diane | March 16, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Great photos. I always enjoy seeing flying birds against a beautiful sky.
Posted by: Mick | March 16, 2011 at 01:59 AM
Amazing pics... Especially the second one and the last one are just so eye catching...
Have a nice day:)
Posted by: Arti | March 15, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Wow - those golden pictures are just magical!
Posted by: Lady Fi | March 15, 2011 at 09:24 PM
A repost, that's a good idea. I've been wondering if I will have enough material to last for an upcoming trip.
I love the fly-in off the cranes, we've seen this in the delta near Stockton, it's an amazing sight.
Posted by: Martha Z | March 15, 2011 at 09:00 PM
I do remember when you did a show and tell about Bosque del Apache. I wrote it down in my "must see" journal. I'm still hoping to get there. I don't mind seeing the pictures again and again, if you want.
Posted by: Margot | March 15, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Your photos are just stunning Sallie, I am so pleased that you repeated these photos as I hadn't seen them before. I would love to visit this area and see these birds for myself.
Posted by: Marilyn | March 15, 2011 at 08:33 PM
The first and third images are my favorites!
You really captured them wonderfully. Both in silhouette and in sharpness. I'm so glad I enlarged the third one - nice work Sallie.
Posted by: Carletta | March 15, 2011 at 08:24 PM
These photos, especially the last with the golden sky are magnificent, Sallie. I can only imagine your awe at actually being there.
Posted by: Barb | March 15, 2011 at 07:04 PM
Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Gary Phillips | March 15, 2011 at 04:24 PM
WOW...its on my list---and has been for about 8 months so now I just have to get out there!!! Amazing photos-
Posted by: Sondra | March 15, 2011 at 04:18 PM
Somewhere I would love to visit sometime and see these exceptionally large flocks. Lovely shots.
Posted by: Frank | March 15, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Lovely images.
Posted by: theconstantwalker | March 15, 2011 at 03:31 PM