I know I have often given sermons on the importance of birding and hiking the woods shortly after sunrise (or even before). This morning I was following my own advice and my morning turned magical. Although I found my target birds (Green Herons), the sunrise treat was watching a pair of fox kits romp and play for a few minutes before they discovered my presence.

Fox Fight! (my camera was “not” optimized for motion … I reaction to the motion and pressed the shutter)

The Fox Kits were now playing tag, and I had better camera settings

I am discovered!

My target bird was a Green Heron, which did not let me down.

Finally, yesterday evening an hour before sunset my oldest grandson discovered a raccoon had moved into our large white pine! The images were taken from my deck. I know from experience the Raccoon will not venture out of this den till it is truly dark.