Down by the Creekbank

Harv's been spending alot of time hanging out down by the creek these days.

Here's a smattering of what's been occupying his attention:

These little guys seem to be mulling over whether this sign is directed to them:

while these Cedar Waxwings take their nightly bath.

This little fellow got in first and is drying off and doing a bit of last minute grooming.

Look at that - it's becoming a popular spa .

Give this fellow lots of room - he loves to splash.

After the Waxwing clan leave, the American Goldfinches take their turn.
Ah yes, there's nothing like a sip of cold spring water after a hot flight.

In the pond above the waterfall, some waterspiders are
providing lots of entertainment-

If you can take your eyes off of these beauties:

Who else do you know that can walk on water?


Last but not least there was this busy mama muskrat, completely oblivious to her audience,

trundling back and forth bringing mouthfuls of grass home to her babies.

Now if we could catch a glimpse of those 4 playful otters Harv saw the other day...

(the day he didn't have his camera!)

They were hunting for some of these:

This crayfish knew enough to get out of the creek and into the pond
(we think he might have had a bit of help)
He'd be a good sized dinner for one of those otters.



That's all from the creekbank today.