Dave wrote:  Hi Jim, Here are some pictures for the blog. Spring has gotten here in upstate NY. We went to a big swamp near where we live. We had an American Bittern come out.  Here are a few shots. Bitterns are very secrative and hard to see. We feel lucky to see and photograph one. Many birders never do see one. We know where we can find them with a little luck.  Dave

04 17 2023 Dave Cesari

04 17 2023 Dave Cesari

04 17 2023 Dave Cesari

04 17 2023 Dave Cesari

I took a photo of a thistle with dew and here is what I got

April view

As you swing through life, add a passion for birds, wild animals and add time to step up to your window or go outside and study them and where they live – study their secret hideaway