Kip’s Comments - April 5, 2026

Easter Animals and Wildflowers

On this meaningful and beautiful Easter Sunday I was blessed to enjoy a number of fauna and flora interactions. Most numerous were tree swallows congregated around an area lake. The swallows were quite vocal toward each other. Enjoying the swallow camaraderie was a lone barn swallow.

Tree Swallows - Image 1083388

Tree Swallows - Image 1083413

Tree Swallows - Image 1083486

Tree Swallows - Image 1083608

Tree Swallows - Image 1083626

Tree Swallows - Image 1083666

Barn Swallow - Image 1083282

Since I was near water I also watched bird species seen primarily on or near water.

American White Pelican (with fish) - Image 1083191

Buffleheads at Sweet Marsh - Image 1083800

Pied-billed Grebe - Image 1083339

Sandhill Cranes in Flight - Image 1084029

A couple of mammal species offered photo-ops too.

Muskrat - Image 1083973

Red Squirrel - Image 1084005

During my outdoor time I found a nice selection of bloodroot in bloom. I even had a fly visit during my photo-shooting time.

Bloodroot - Image 1083767

I hope your Easter was as special as mine.