Your poem was a perfect compliment to the pics…evoking the feeling of night slowly drawing down the shade, light giving way to dark, the province of wild things.
Like Laurie said after reading the poem “That’s the way it was!” We still don’t know what critter was growling at us from the shadows. It had too low of a growl to be a coyote. Thanks, Cathy.
Most likely a dog. I don’t think we get wolves in the valley, wolves were pretty well wiped out in NM in the 1970’s, and then they started a Mexican Gray Wold recovery program in the state recently, but I don’t think the ranchers are very happy about it. We have the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in western NM where people can go hangout with wolves and learn about them — https://wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org/visit.php
Your tree made the cut this round. A subtlety of the poem is to read the first letter of each line and see what they spell. Our daughter thought the hummingbird bat photo was hilarious, but then she’s been out on the ditch, and been buzzed by the bats, also.
Tim, I noticed my tree, it always looks great. Thank you for the clue, that’s perfect to go along with your photos and the words of your poem. Another world come to life when the sun goes down. I bet the first time you’re buzzed by a hummingbird bat is quite an experience.
The real bats really buzz us and get close. If it wasn’t for their radar, I’m sure they would slam into the sides of our heads. They fly by at high speed and seem totally out of control constantly changing direction — makes them really hard to photograph. The hummingbirds like to hover and tease me. Although I might have gotten some bat silhouettes tonight.
Hi Mia. Unfortunately the bat photos are blurs, more reminiscent of the hummingbird bat than I would have expected. If you are interested in bats, a biology professor I had at the university years and years ago is a bat expert, and he had developed super high speed flash for capturing photos of bats on the wing back in the 1980’s. Google J. Scott Altenbach, some of his bat photos will come up — they are incredible photos. The last time I saw him was 2012. Although long retired, he was working on bats in old mines in New Mexico.
Thank you, Tim. I watched some YouTubes last night to get an idea of these bats. There were a lot of videos with them at the hummingbird feeders, their flight was indeed kind of clumsy. They’re really amazing and interesting animals, especially their wings. Thanks again for the info, going to go have a look.
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Ciao Timothy buona giornata 🙂
Ciao, Simona! I hope you are having a terrific Tuesday?
By the light of the silvery moon…
Thanks, Teri!
Your poem was a perfect compliment to the pics…evoking the feeling of night slowly drawing down the shade, light giving way to dark, the province of wild things.
Like Laurie said after reading the poem “That’s the way it was!” We still don’t know what critter was growling at us from the shadows. It had too low of a growl to be a coyote. Thanks, Cathy.
Maybe a wolf (we have them around here) or a feral dog???
Most likely a dog. I don’t think we get wolves in the valley, wolves were pretty well wiped out in NM in the 1970’s, and then they started a Mexican Gray Wold recovery program in the state recently, but I don’t think the ranchers are very happy about it. We have the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in western NM where people can go hangout with wolves and learn about them — https://wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org/visit.php
Beautiful photos and poem Tim, gorgeous sliver of a moon. Great phrase, “the wanton they should be weary”. ~ Mia
Thanks, Mia! When the shadows are growling at me, those kind of phrases come to mind.
You’re welcome, Tim! Understandable.
Your tree made the cut this round. A subtlety of the poem is to read the first letter of each line and see what they spell. Our daughter thought the hummingbird bat photo was hilarious, but then she’s been out on the ditch, and been buzzed by the bats, also.
Tim, I noticed my tree, it always looks great. Thank you for the clue, that’s perfect to go along with your photos and the words of your poem. Another world come to life when the sun goes down. I bet the first time you’re buzzed by a hummingbird bat is quite an experience.
The real bats really buzz us and get close. If it wasn’t for their radar, I’m sure they would slam into the sides of our heads. They fly by at high speed and seem totally out of control constantly changing direction — makes them really hard to photograph. The hummingbirds like to hover and tease me. Although I might have gotten some bat silhouettes tonight.
Hi Tim, I can’t wait to see your photos of the bats, how wonderful.
Hi Mia. Unfortunately the bat photos are blurs, more reminiscent of the hummingbird bat than I would have expected. If you are interested in bats, a biology professor I had at the university years and years ago is a bat expert, and he had developed super high speed flash for capturing photos of bats on the wing back in the 1980’s. Google J. Scott Altenbach, some of his bat photos will come up — they are incredible photos. The last time I saw him was 2012. Although long retired, he was working on bats in old mines in New Mexico.
Thank you, Tim. I watched some YouTubes last night to get an idea of these bats. There were a lot of videos with them at the hummingbird feeders, their flight was indeed kind of clumsy. They’re really amazing and interesting animals, especially their wings. Thanks again for the info, going to go have a look.
Bats are fascinating creatures.
Wonderful night shots, Tim!
Thanks, Tiny!