I haven’t continued my posts for a long time. This time about a short trip after the rain before the evening. The weather was very pleasant, humid, windless and warm. It was too late for photography and almost dusk. That’s when animals come out to the meadows. Near the village of Jaczno we spotted 3 roe deer. Quite far away and the conditions were poor. Some photos came out. Near the village of Butrymowce we were even later. Here too a roe deer was grazing a bit closer and suddenly a white heron appeared on the river bank. However, it quickly got scared and flew away. I took a few photos in flight. The white heron has been seen in this place for several years now. I wonder where it nested. Here are my photos below.

 We have 4 little kittens in the yard. It’s fun to watch them play. Children happily participate in their play. In the evening, a hedgehog came right to the balcony looking for food. When I looked closely, I saw that the hedgehog was biting a bone. They were two small poultry bones. The hedgehog ate them both without haste. I didn’t expect that and that he has such strong teeth.

    Meanwhile, they became interested in a little kitten. Stay away very carefully at first. Then closer and closer. The hedgehog, however, did not pay attention to his attention and munched on the bone. After some time, the kitten approached the hedgehog and tried to touch it with its paw. It was a very fun adventure. It was already quite dark, but I took a few photos and I think they turned out well.

    Winter has arrived for good. It adds snow every day. The temperature is moderate, slightly below zero. A short trip to the forest. I meet 3 roe deer in a corn field. I take photos and move on. Then there are only slightly snow-covered trees and it’s quite slippery. The walk is pleasant along forest paths. It smells like a pine forest.

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 The next day I see a blackbird. I photograph him looking for something to eat under a bush. Life is difficult in such conditions. Chickadees, sparrows, nuthatches and even a treecreeper use the feeders. I took a photo of the treecreeper, but it wasn’t very good. It moves very quickly. I guess that’s it. Below are the photos.

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  Our trips to the forest and the surrounding fields and river are always similar. We see familiar landscapes. We observe birds and animals. Conditions are not often right to take a photo. However, it is pleasant to observe with binoculars. When there is no interesting light, landscape photos are rather bland. The sun at a certain time or an interesting fog makes a well-known sight very attractive. Sometimes it happens by accident. Waiting for the right conditions may not be feasible. Deer are a common motif or target in my landscape photography. I am including the latter below.

I have always been fascinated by the beauty of deer and capturing them in photographs. Over the years, I have had the privilege of observing and documenting the lives of these majestic creatures. Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) are a common sight in my area, and they never cease to amaze me with their graceful movements and gentle demeanor. As the sun sets and the moon takes its place in the sky, I ventured out to photograph them once again. Despite the challenges of shooting in low light and from a distance, I was determined to capture their essence. Scroll down to see the stunning results of my encounter with these enchanting creatures.

     While staying at Lake Mikaszewo, in the evening I noticed a beaver swimming from one reed bed to another. He probably stayed there all night. The sounds of its feeding could be heard. Early the next morning the beaver returns with a long branch of reeds. Why does it carry reeds? There are plenty of them out there and they are all the same. It’s hard to understand.

    There were seagulls, grebes and many mallard ducks swimming on the lake. A family of mute swans swam by. The weather is wonderful. Warm, windless and quiet. From time to time, tourists passed by on kayaks from Czarna Hańcza towards Płaska. Good conditions, because it is not as hot as in August. And you can catch some fish for breakfast. Below are photos that emphasize the mood of this place.

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