I made it to the park in Calallen Texas just after sunrise. It was a beautiful morning...birdsong, mild temperature with a slight breeze, no bugs trying to penetrate my nostrils or ears, no people, quiet, peaceful, and quite a few four legged critters to see as I walked the park's perimeter. Since I did see many birds and other critters, plus the beauty of the mirror-like river and morning glories on the river bank, I will make this into a two part blog post. First the sunrise and deer.Once I climbed the hawk watch platform [above photo], off on the eastern horizon a picture post card perfect symbol of a Sunday...

...shortly after sun-up:




Even before entering the park's gate, two deer were grazing by the roadside and then along the river bank...





The deer are very nice ... and tame!
ReplyDeleteThey were not afraid!
Wishing you a great week!
They are not too skittish, but I was a long distance away using my zoom lens.
DeleteBeautiful sunrise, love the sweet deer! Take care! Have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteThe morning was perfect. I stopped by your blog earlier, but not sure my comment went thru...will check back later.
DeleteWhat a beautiful start tot he day.
ReplyDelete...that, it was.
DeleteWhat a lovely lovely day...and the deer look very content. Beautiful sunrise. Thank you for sharing your lovely Sunday ride with us.
ReplyDelete...thanks for coming with me. There is more to come.
DeleteYour pictures makes me feel like I am there visiting with you. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've glad you came with me!
DeleteThis was a very nice Sunday morning, for sure. The peek-a-boo sun photo is awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty.
DeleteSunrise in my is my most favorite time of the day! And if you add dear oh my oh my I would love that! What a wonderful Sunday Morning Drive
ReplyDelete...and quiet.
DeleteSweet deer pictures. I also love the early morning. Thank you for taking me along with you. :-)
ReplyDeleteMornings are best.
DeleteThe early trekker does for sure catch the best Sunrises and critter views!!
ReplyDeleteWOW
Hugs Cecilia
I look forward to clouds in the sky for sunrise.
DeleteThanks, I didn't even have to set my alarm to enjoy. The deer were aware of you but you obviously didn't scare them.
ReplyDeleteI donxt use an alarm either. Lol
DeleteSo pretty
ReplyDeleteIt was.
DeleteGetting up that early really does pay off in more ways than one. Great photos Anni :)
ReplyDeleteI love the quiet of mornings before it gets busy.
DeleteAbsolutely picture perfect !!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the weather cooperated and nature blessed you with flora and fauna...
Sue
It was warm, but better than it has been.
DeleteGorgeous sky pictures, and great close ups of the deer. White-tailed, I think. The big deer picture is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYes white tailed.
DeleteFirst, I am curious about "a few four legged critters" at the beginning of your story..... then, I found the answer at the last article that are Deer....
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Have a great day yourself!
DeleteEach of these pictures is wonderful .
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth
DeleteWhat a wonderful experience...thank you so much for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by to view.
DeleteI love to watch the sunrise - yours is a beauty
ReplyDeleteThe golden sunrise sure is beautiful and what great shots of the deer.
ReplyDeleteMost always there are deer in this park.
DeleteThat is a gorgeous sunrise! I love seeing the deer.
ReplyDeleteTwo creations we should never take for granted but enjoy the treasure given us!
DeleteHello :) I think I may have been spammed last night and got 75 hits from your blog, plus many others that I have no idea who they are. I just followed the links back to the blogs that I got inordinate amounts of hits from, so I could contact them and let them know. Did you somehow find my blog and clicked on it 75 times? Now we can't even contact blogger to report a problem like this... I guess this is how it is in the times we are living in...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, you have a beautiful blog and art!
No...I did not do anything like that...I NEVER WOULD DO SUCH A THING.
DeleteThank you for replying. I didn't think so. I think somebody is messing with our blogs. I have had several hits from people I don't know last night. So I don't know what's going on, but i appreciate that you responded to me.
DeleteI have tried contacting google/blogger with tbe issue ...copying your comment text & reported it sending my replies.
DeleteOh thank you! How did you do that? You can email me directly at mysticmeandering@gmail.com. Maybe I can contact them as well because I got several other hits from several different people...
DeleteThanks - Christine
I think I just figured out how to send them feedback as well. So I reported it through their feedback system. Maybe if they get feedback from the two of us it will help. Thanks again! Sorry to have bothered you... Hopefully this will get worked out... Christine
DeleteEvery bit helps. They also have a phone contact # (but, with this pandemic, I'm sure their staff is limited
DeleteWhat a beautiful time of the day to enjoy the natural world.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteWow, these are great shots of the deer! Love the sunrise shots, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose
DeleteOutstanding Photos - Thanx A Million For Sharing - Very Enjoyable
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thank you
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