Flying in formation, September’s bright blooms

While trying to take pictures of a loon one really early morning, something in the dark moved . Suddenly coming right at me, ( and I know he didn't see me ) was none other than a Blue Heron. (Photo by Jim Knox/Wilton)

A yellow-bellied sapsucker was an extra surprise while I was scanning for a woodpecker. It was my first sighting of one. (© jane naliboff photo/Vienna)

Sunset reflections on Parker Pond. (© jane naliboff photo)

A few ducks from a larger flock on Parker Pond practiced their group flying skills at sunset. (© jane naliboff photo)

The ducks seem to be getting the hang of flying together over Parker Pond. (© jane naliboff photo)

The whole flock of ducks took off together and almost have the hang of aerodynamics.(© jane naliboff photo)

I was getting in wood this week when I saw a very small bird in a tree. He kept making low peep. peep sounds, like it was hurt or something. When I got near to it I could see it was a small and very young female House Finch. She stayed for some time before it flew away. (Photo by Jim Knox/Wilton)

This loon, looking very sad and lonely was periodically calling for its mate who succumbed to lead poisoning last week. (© jane naliboff photo)

The seed pattern in this small, bright sunflower is an example of a naturally occurring Fibonacci mathematical series . (© jane naliboff photo)

A hydrangea turns a pretty pale pink before it turns brown. Fall really is coming. (© jane naliboff photo)