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Besides our beautiful scenery here west of the mountains I see snakes, lots of snakes. I miss most but I hit one again yesterday and I feel so bad, I really do! They are just garter snakes here in the NW (there aren't any poisonous snakes here). I manage to miss most but sometimes they are in the spots where the light and shadows play and I don't see them until they are right in front of my tire. Oh, and lots of deer and rabbits.
A slow, fat woodchuck this morning! He crossed in front of me!:eek:
The squirrels were really busy today. It was fun to watch them running around with a nut in their mouth. I had to keep an eye on them for sure. Sometimes they were run right out in front of me!
I found out yesterday that swans carry their babies on their backs when it is rest time for the little ones. I wish I had had my camera with me.
I always assumed that once the cygnets were paddlers, if they wanted to rest they found a nice sheltered spot along the shore. But yesterday there were 3 cygnets sitting on mum or dad's back floating in the lake, while the other parent did safety patrol.
Pretty much a newbie, but already finding myself snapping pictures w/ phone while riding....
From the start of the Glacial Drumlin trail (waukesha, WI end)
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Another shot from the same ride, somewhere between the 12 and 14 mile markers. Those holes in the bridge were a bit disconcerting - both coming and going over them.
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At a park in Brookfield WI, where I was amazed to notice a sign for scuba diving. So surprised that I got off the trail to find the perfect angle (you can see the actual trail closer to the water).
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And one of my favorite sights, my son, on a trail through a swamp/marsh area along the Fox River
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Kim
Today we saw a dozen police officers having a conversation with a pack of hunters dressed in camoflage with shotguns and rifles on property next to the airport.
Not a good reflection on the local schools ability to teach critical thinking.
Last week, a golden eagle. Today, a Blue Angel. It's Air Show weekend a Miramar (where they filmed Top Gun). I ride a Lake Miramar, which is just a couple of miles away. I got buzzed by F18s, too.
I found myself worried about the young children living in war zones. Those jets really are loud- terrifying- and when they set off the bombs, too, well, I found myself thinking how blessed we are to live here, and wondering what kind if damage beyond the obvious destruction of buildings that our bombs may wreak.
Roxy
That reminds me of the time I was riding on the bike-path and I saw a bunch of guys parachuting above me. It's surreal to look up and see people floating above you, especially when you're on a bike in the middle of nowhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by channlluv
I didn't get pictures, but there were sooooo many butterflies out this morning, even in the rain! Guess it's migration time for the Monarchs :)
Two days ago I saw a roadrunner less than a mile from my house... I always think those are funny because people associate them so much with Texas but I hardly ever see any.
Today I saw a road littered with Wooly Bears. So cute!
I also saw a man on a motorcycle with a sidecar. In the side car was a golden retriever with a bandana :D
The infamous Bunny Statue!
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Ahh, ++1 on favorite sights. I see many different things, but I really love riding with my son.Quote:
Originally Posted by kimikaw
Thanks for sharing that one.:)
Yay!!! The FAMOUS bunny statue!!!
Definitely a local landmark.
Reesha....the Woolie Bears were out in force today on our ride. Alas, I think a few met the wrong side of our wheels. Ewwww....
Today, I saw something I've never seen before....the inside of a wine glass.
Four of us head out to Sugarloaf Mountain, where a winery is located. The tasting room was open, and one of the guys wanted to check it out. "What? Are you serious?" SURE! So, we took a flight! Pretty cool.
Wow - I lived in Montgomery County for 50 years - how did I miss that? Where is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
We saw a new one today. A wolf. It was hunting. It was sunset and there were lots of little deer and pheasants are in the tall grasses. We stopped to watch for a bit.
Since May, we have also seen a silver fox, a few bobcats, and the obligatory deer, rabbits, and assortments of snakes.