A Pair of Peregrines!!

The fields have been mown in Valley Forge and the raptors are everywhere looking for all the little critters who have suddenly been uncovered.  It was such a thrill to see these two Peregrine Falcons perched in a big old dead tree in the middle of the field.  And they stayed long enough to get a picture.

Valley Forge National Park in October

Bales dot the newly mowed fields.  Makes it so much easier to walk!

Bluejay on the Cannon Wheel

Merlin Falcon in the Tree over looking the newly mowed field

Annoyed

When I got to the parking lot at Pauling's Farm in Valley Forge I spotted the red-tailed hawk in the  field.  He had a little critter in his talons.  He spotted me too and flew up to a branch in a nearby tree.  I quickly moved over to get a shot as he turned around and gave me the evil eye.  Oh such expression! (Click on him to really see that expression.)

Green Heron Looking for Frogs

Ready, Set, Here I Come

The little guy didn't see me and just ran towards the camera.  Such a thrill!  For both of us.

Praying Mantis on a Crow's Tail