Continuing on...
Parts 1-5 are here:
Montezuma NWR 1
Montezuma NWR 2
Montezuma NWR 3
Montezuma NWR 4
Montezuma NWR 5
Parts 1-5 are here:
Montezuma NWR 1
Montezuma NWR 2
Montezuma NWR 3
Montezuma NWR 4
Montezuma NWR 5
One only has to look at a map to see why this region is called the Finger Lakes Region. It looks like a giant claw reached down and dug into the soil to create these beautiful lakes.
I could stay at the wildlife refuge the whole time, but how can one visit the Finger Lakes and not go to see at least one of the lakes? So, off we went for a drive toward Lake Cayuga.
This is a major farming area. The farms look quite prosperous - well maintained, good looking crops, and very active
This is also Amish country. It's not unusual to see people with modest clothing, the women wearing little bonnets/prayer caps on their heads, or men driving along the road in a buggy drawn by horses.
This is, of course, also a great recreation area, with the lakes bringing in tourists
We drove along and the lakes seemed to go on forever
While this area's farms, in general, look prosperous, I was drawn to this old barn that had seen better days. I like rustic things like this that hold a lot of history. I can't help but wonder about those people who had the pioneering spirit that carved out their little part of settling this country.
Looking out over a crop, across the lake to another farm in the distance
The blue sky that day reflected on the water
Well, now you know it's farm country, it's Amish country, and it's lake country, but did you know this is also wine country?
This is a winery among many in the region. Wine grapes growing in the foreground
We headed back toward the NWR, passing more signs for the Amish trades
We arrived at one pond, and the below the surface, it was teeming with fish
No surprise that this Green heron was there. Talk about an easy meal.
At one point, he perched on this dead stump. Thanks Mr. Heron.
A Kingfisher flew over
I'm sure he was hoping to dive down into the water to grab some of those fish
And probably would have, if we hadn't been there.More to come... sorry for the delays. Can't be helped. Thank you for all of your nice comments. Things are still pretty complicated here, but I'm doing okay! I hope you all are well!!
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Montezuma NWR 7
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30 comments:
Lovely photographs as usual.
Finger lakes look an interesting formation. I like your Heron shots.
Love those Belted Kingfishers! (My Nemesis)
Cheers, Klaus
Never been there. Knew it was gorgeous - thanks for sharing!
Beautiful series...seems covering all aspects of finger lakes. And the Heron shot is beautiful as usual
Great shots of the heron!
Lin, the reward for waiting for you to have a chance to post is worth the wait! How beautiful all these images are - Thanks - hope things are getting easier for you.
Lin: What a great view of the Finger Lakes. It's wonderful that you not only capture wildlife beautifully but also the whole fill of the area. The Amish people have really beautiful farms. they are very talented in woodworking.
Always a treat to see your posts and doubly so, because it shows that you had a nice restful day somewhere :-) Lovely photos...that area looks pretty spectacular and I imagine there is so much to see if one had the time. I love that old barn....better then the new ones. It had such character and still does. That heron and kingfisher are great.
There's that green heron again - I want a green heron, too!!! And the kingfisher is very difficult to capture in flight - you did a good job!
Wonderful post. I love visiting places "with you!"
I have been enjoying this Montezuma trip very much and look forward to the upcoming posts. I loved my trip out east several years ago and we drove along Lake Seneca from the north to the south as a scenic detour. The area surely is beautiful. In this post I can't get past the old barn picture. To glance at it, it looks as if the picture itself has been warped to create the look. It is on further inspection that you realize that the barn itself has created this optical allusion. Wonderful pictures as always.
Looks like a beautiful place to visit. I for one don't mind the delay. The wait is worth it.
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Beautiful photos of the farming life. Thanks for posting. Hope you're well.
Great bird shots against simple backgrounds. Brings out the beauty of the birds.
as usual cool shots of nature.
Lots of interesting and beautiful shots. Don't you love to watch a kingfisher!
superb crafting lin... always a pleasure to visit your blog :)
You take such wonderful photos - very nice variety!!!
Sandpiper - your photos tell the story beautifully!
Your photography of animals especially is exceptional!
Beautiful landscapes Lin.
Hi-ya Lin. Hope all is well. Your pictures are simply gorgeous. When I look at them I always feel closer to the Source. Nature has that powerful, positive affect. Many blessings!
I went through the whole MWR series.-Nice find with the Greater White-fronted Goose. That photo of the paththrough the woods looks very inviting.-Nothing can beat the close-ups of the Northern Harrier though.-The are absolutely astonishing.-I would be so proud to get a photo that amazing without being a bander.-
Very nice. Reminds me of S. Ontario.
Nice green heron. Hey! That's a new species* of owl for me! ;)
* = thirsty
Beautiful are indeed! Cool green heron
Wow!!! Gorgeous photo's! You are a very talented photographer!
Sorry for not visiting for a while. It's been crazy here. I love all the photos from the Finger Lakes area. We've been there plenty of times, and it's so beautiful. I love those old barns.
Thanks for these photos: I really love the Finger Lakes. Did you get to Buttermilk Falls by Ithaca? So beautuiful there.
nature's best!
well this is nice place.
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