From 2 Rural Lanes in Oldham County, Kentucky~

This post will combine two rural areas that I can almost always bank on getting some kind of nature, or wildlife images.

There is a farm on the highway that leads to one of our daughter's homes, and that is where I gathered in a few images of the work horses and their goat friends.

Goats can calm stress in horses and are often used with thoroughbred race horses to keep them mellowed out too.

I am linking up with Mary for:

"Mosaic Monday"

at:http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cattle below are from another highway that I frequent. 
They are right in line with a pair of American Kestrels that I observe, as well as a really lovely Red--tailed Hawk. 
Of course this particular day...it was only cows that I saw~
 

What a beautiful feral cat this is. 
I have seen it near a barn, but I mostly see it hunting along the roadway...always thinking that it is fully hidden from me, but guess what? ;')~
 

It was sunrise over this field that overlooks the fence posts, that house Bluebird boxes, also used by Tree Swallows, and where I get so many of my Eastern Bluebird and Tree Swallow images during the warmer months of the year...
No, there were no Bluebirds, or Swallows this day~
 

 

 

Beneath is the property where the little Icelandic Horses live and graze, but even this day, they were in pastures beyond my view.  
I still thought the clouds and warmth of the view was worthy of a share~
 

Oh My...birdhouse anyone? 
How fun is this? 
I took a wrong turn one day a couple of weeks ago, and had to actually do a turn about to get this image...
I may have to return in the spring and see if there are any takers and if so how many species and what they shall be...stay tuned~
 

European Starlings abound in the country side, in the fields and trees, always taking flight at any slight sound. 
They are a mess, but still quite beautiful~
 

My neighbors Sandy and Dave give me the pleasure of feeding the wildlife that visit their yard from time to time. 
Sandy had told me about a large buck that had been coming and sure enough one evening, just before dark, there he was. 
There was a younger buck with him, but this big guy ruled the yard~
 

Remember the little fawn that I cared for back in late August...for those whom have followed my blog for a time? 
I wondered if this might be that little fawn and doe... 
There is one with twins, one with triplets and then this single doe with one...
I will never know for sure, but when I saw them...it made me have hope, that just maybe...~
 

 

 

 

Just Another Ride Out in the Country~

A little over a week ago, my daughter needed my help while she studied for a nursing test.  She lives about 10 miles away, and instead of getting on the dreadful interstate, I took the  country roads, which are always much more safe and way more pleasing to my eye for nature too!

Lasma Arabian Horse Farms is a very large establishment en route to Brittany's home.  In fact when she turned 3, twenty-five years ago, she wanted to visit the horses in these beautiful stables as part of her fun filled birthday 


 

 

 

 
There was, of course a beautiful Red-Shouldered Hawk hunting from a tree near the roadway.  Soon the canopy of green shall hide them, making it more difficult to view them~

 

 

 There are rolling hills, dotted with cattle and big trees that hold secrets within their branches~

The fresh new glimmer of spring, is fast approaching~

Take a quick glance at the image below...do you see anything?  

I saw it from a good distance, and pulled off the road to take a better look-see and now you can see it, right;)

This yard has a few dogs that usually run around...I am thinking that they chased this guy/girl up the tree and it was not able to get back to where it was going...silly rascal!
 

The husby is always saying..."How did you see that anyway?"   
I am always, always looking.  I had my two year eye test the other day and I have excellent vision.  I only wear glasses on the rare occasion that I drive after dark and that makes me happy...

Happy and safe weekend to all~ 

Egrets, Cattle and a Cool Ride~

Whew wee, the 90's have escaped us for a few days and we are having nice summer days now in the eighties and with lower humidity, so it is marvelous.  Had some bad storms night before last, leaving over 25,000 Kentuckians without power.  In fact, so many schools were affected that today was supposed to be their first day back after summer break, but schools were closed.  My father-in-law is 87 and he is really missing his tellie and the air conditioner.  Yesterday morning, following the rains, I took my usual ride along country roads to get to church.  I saw a field with cattle and then the beautiful Egret flew over and it made my morning complete.  It was a great start for my new week.  I am now the proud owner of a new laptop and so I am hoping to stay in better touch and keep up with more blogs than I have been able to in recent weeks.  Have a great week~