Eagles Nest in the Hocking Hills

Finally, found where the Logan, OH, Bald Eagle is nesting. The nest is near by in a Sycamore tree along with several Heron's nests that have been abandoned since the Eagle took up residence. 

Adult Bald Eagle with eaglet

Eaglet

Stretching

Adult Bald Eagle, with Baltimore Oriole !

Bird Antics

As I'm sitting in front of the computer on this chilly, dreary Sunday, a Tufted Titmouse flew up to the window and clung to the side of the window frame, as if to say "Hey, I'm here!"  Later, on the front porch, the kitten is laying on her chair asleep - a Blue Jay flies up and lands on the kitten!  She woke up startled but just went back to nappin..... Her food is on a tray just beside the chair and it is a bit surprising that the birds see the food and fly in to chow.

More Sights at Whispering Pines

Finally, found 2 Morel Mushrooms, they are yummy as well as beautiful.  The Mayapples grow in huge groups all over, they are just beginning to flower, along with some other regulars - Violets, Spring Beauties and Bluets.  Another abundant member of the woodland floor are the Fiddlehead Ferns, shown below accompanying the Mayapples. 





Biggest Morel found to date




Morels




Mayapples




Fiddlehead Fern and Mayapples




Mayapple blossom




Lichens




Lichens




Spring Beauties and Violet




Bluets




Toad



Morel Mushroom Hunting

Found one of the much-sought after Morel Mushrooms on the land, although I am still learning about where to look.  In the excitement at the find, forgot to take a picture of where it was growing....  In any event, hunting for the elusive 'shrooms there is so much to look at in the woods.  The colors and shapes of nature never fail to fascinate me.  This black fungus, or lichen - I don't know what it is, never seen before - if you can identify, please comment.

Lichens

Lichens - closer

Oak Bark, I think

Oak Bark

Urnula craterium: The Devil's Urn