Mallard In The Creek

This male mallard duck swims gracefully along the creek at Taylor Creek in South Lake Tahoe, California.

It Landed On The Roof

A turkey vulture sits on top of a roof in a nearby neighborhood.

A Silhouette In The Maple Tree

A blue stellar jay, perched on a maple tree, sitting in darkness in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Chipunk Stands Along The Watchtower

This chipmunk stands on his hind legs looking out over the wall of his castle.

Surprised To A Sound

A Chipmunk looks back attentively at a nearby sound in South Lake Tahoe, California

A Chipmunk Straddles A Fence In South Lake Tahoe

So fast but rarely furious, this chipmunk races atop a fence

Baby Squirrel On A Rock

This baby squirrel remains alert to the passerby on a street in South Lake Tahoe California.

South Lake Tahoe Squirrel Eats A Pine Nut

A closeup of a pine nut eating squirrel.

A Squirrel Coming Down The Pine

Baby squirrel stops long enough to get it's photo taken.

The Long Tailed Squirrel

See the tail of this long tailed squirrel indigenous to the South Lake Tahoe area in California.

The Mouth Of Emerald Bay

Connecting Emerald Bay to Lake Tahoe

Fannette Island at South Lake Tahoe California

View of Fannette Island near Eagle Falls.

Bluejay Rips Through The Bag

Bluejay can't wait to get his treat.

The Blue Jay At Taylor Creek

This blue jay was patient for it's photo session.

Raft Of Ducks

Seven ducks paddling with parent through the creek.

Squirrel Munching Away

A squirrel on a pine tree eating a pine nut.

What A View At Emerald Bay

A great view from Emerald Bay looking out to the lake at South Lake Tahoe

Mirrored Duck

A kind of magical reflection.

Bluejay On The Fence

A bluejay poses on a fence nearby.

Grapes On The Vine

Homegrown grapes on the vine with a taste so divine.

Super Sunflowers!

Chipmunk Feeding From A Feeder

Despite being for the birds, that didn't stop young chipmunk who was bold to eat from a bird feeder.

A New Direction

Well I've finally started a blog to share the great outdoors with the rest of the connected world. I was previously doing this at another website but they changed their format and have too many restrictions. Blogger will do just fine. This is a photo of a Turkey Vulture with a wing span of about 6 feet. The Vulture was cooling off.