Peanuts for Supper

Lexington, Kentucky

Summer Beauty

Lexington, Fayette County

Elk View Overlook

Elk View Overlook
Breathitt County

The driveway from the main road to the overlook

Much of the view from the overlook is of reclaimed land that was strip mined by Breathitt County coal miners.

From the parking lot, visitors can access the overlook.

Informational signs along the path of the overlook explain the history and mission of Elk View.

Breathtaking Views

Elk have been reintroduced to the area, but deer and wild horses are also abundant here.

Numerous wild horses were near the overlook when I visited.

Sunset from Elk View Overlook

Early March Storm: So Much Snow!

Thursday, March 5:  7:00 AM

Mt. Horeb Pike, Lexington, Fayette County
Snow continued until about noon with total accumulation of about 18-20 inches here.

Wild Turkeys in the Snow

Lexington, Fayette County

Bad Day To Be A Frog

A Great Blue Heron stalks his prey.

Caught!

The ducks can't bear to watch!

The proud heron

Off to enjoy his meal

* Photos were taken at the Asphalt Institute on Ironworks Pike in Lexington, Fayette County.

Isn't She Lovely?

Frankfort, Franklin County

White-Tailed Squirrels

This week two rare white-tailed squirrels have been visiting our backyard and enjoying the treasures they have found beneath our walnut trees.  They have also put on quite a show running along the fence and playing in the trees and in my garden.  My research shows that white-tailed squirrels are quite rare, and that the white color of their tails is most likely a genetic anomaly. One of our resident squirrels is a bit bigger than the other, is a light gray color, and has a bushier tail.  The smaller squirrel is darker in color.  They tend to show up together and stay close to each other while they are in the yard, making me wonder if they are parent and offspring.  Regardless, we have had lots of fun watching them.  Though not my best photos, I hope you enjoy a glimpse at these unusual creatures.

White-Tailed Squirrels, Lexington, Fayette County

A Canadian Goose in a Kentucky Meadow

Scott County

Kearney Hills Golf Links: The Back Nine

Kearney Hills Golf Links, Lexington, Fayette County

#12 is my favorite part of the course.  It's a pretty and challenging
par 3, and a great place to observe all sorts of wildlife.