Monday, November 13, 2023

Short Walk at the Lake

 

With Christmas just a bit more than a month away, my Etsy shop has become increasingly busy and I'm knitting up a storm. That means most of my blog posts will be shorter for the next few weeks. Today I'm taking you to the lake again.

Usually I see and hear a lot of birds there, so it didn't come as a surprise that I saw this beautiful Great Egret (Ardea alba) only a few minutes after I had started my short and quick walk.


I always enjoy this tree which has become a favorite. I love its crookedness and the beautiful view of the lake behind it. The red leaves at the lower part of the trunk is poison oak, so it's a good idea to stay away.


It didn't take long until I saw this beautiful buck, a proud Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus). He didn't mind me at all, knowing that I was no threat to him. Unfortunately the picture of him is rather pixelated.



I always enjoy the lake, even if I just do a very quick walk.


Poison oak (Toxicodendron pubescens) always looks beautiful, especially in the fall when it changes its color to a splendid red, but if you touch it you will regret it because it causes very bad and painful rashes. Better stay away and admire its beauty from a safe distance.


Let's celebrate T Tuesday with Bleubeard and Elizabeth! Today we're having a Maitai in remembrance of beautiful summer days gone by. Cheers!




25 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

A walk to the lake looks so healing and restorative.
Your maitai looks excellent too.

Amila said...

What a delightful surprise to encounter a Great Egret during your walk! Those wonderful photos capture the beauty of both the bird and the scenery. Nature's moments like these make walks truly special.
Happy T Tuesday!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Spring Lake is beautiful and that deer is remarkable. Poison oak may be beautiful, but the rash is unbearable. I agree that people need to stay away from it.

Your Maitai looks refreshing. I also have one of those candle holders, too. Thanks for sharing your walk, the egret, the deer, and the lake with us, as well as your Maitai for T this Tuesday, dear Carola.

Rostrose said...

Liebe Carola,
Mai-Tai ist mein Lieblings-Cocktail :-D
Es war wunderschön, dich virtuell auf deinem Spaziergang zu begleiten - sowohl der traumhaft schöne knorrige Baum, die Wasserspiegelungen als auch deine tierischen Begegnungen haben mir Freude bereitet.
Viel Spaß und gutes Gelingen beim Werkeln!
Schönen T-Day und alles Liebe, Traude
🍂🕯️🫖☕🍂☕🫖🕯️🍂
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/11/ausflug-auf-den-harzberg-im-august-ein.htm

DUTA said...

The 'crooked' tree and the black deed, are sights that capture are attention.
Thanks for the photos.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I am glad to hear that your ETSY shop is doing well, Carola, but you still had time for a pleasant work, and that’s what really counts. Lovely area and a Great Egret to greet you! I have a friendfrom Australia staying with me right now and we will be leaving for Cuba on Sunday, so if I don’t visit your blog for a while, you will understand. All the best - David

Tom said...

...I didn't know that you had an Etsy shop. Carola, thanks for taking me along to see the beautiful sights along the lake. I hope that we can do this again.

Mae Travels said...

Beautiful place to walk! I love those twisty trees -- I was just enjoying one on a walk yesterday (though definitely a very different species of tree).
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

My name is Erika. said...

That first lake photo is quite stunning Carola. What a pretty place to walk. And a maitai to celebrate this past summer doesn't look like a bad idea also. Happy T day and good luck with your Esty shop. hugs-Erika

Valerie-Jael said...

Lots of wonderful photos, but great to see that lovely buck, wow! And your special tree is wonderful. Hapy T Day, hugs, Valerie

jinxxxygirl said...

What a wonderful post Carola .. the beautiful lake and Egret and that Buck sure is a handsome boy. I like that crooked tree too.. And your drink looks divine! Happy T day! Hugs! deb

Divers and Sundry said...

What an exciting walk! It's interesting how some tastes bring back memories :) Happy T Tuesday

Kate Yetter said...

The photos from your walk are beautiful! I absolutely LOVE the scenes but especially that tree. Gorgeous!!
Happy Tea Day,
Kate

roentare said...

The pine trees look the most magnificent. Beautiful sceneries

Empire of the Cat said...

That lake view makes me want to just jump in! Lovely to see the deer too. Yes, this will be the first winter in a few years where there will a source of heat in the house - exciting! Though I feel like I'm going back in time lol. Happy T Day! Elle xx

Jeanie said...

It looks like a wonderful walk and a beautiful setting. I especially love the deer. That mai tai looks very good!

Violetta said...

A very beautiful autumn walk at the lake , dear Carola, and, da Du ja deutschstämmig bist wieder in dieser Sprache. Geht mir einfach besser von der Hand....Der Baum ist auch sehr beeindruckend - würde auch zu den Lieblingsmotiven zählen. Happy T-day im nachhinein und alles Liebe
Danke für Deine Besuche auf meinem Blog
Alles Liebe - have a good time
Violetta
https://naturpurfotos.blogspot.com/2023/11/korsika-die-reise-teil-6.html

CJ Kennedy said...

Beautiful and peaceful walk. The buck, just magnificent. I love how he posed for you. Happy T Day

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Nice to read that your ETSY shop is doing well, Carola, as homemade gifts are so much nicer than store-bought and hope you have a good holiday selling season.

Your walk at the lake was lovely with so many great sights, egret and buck, and I also caught u[p on some of your previous posts even if no comment was left. I'm trying to catch up on what bloggers have been doing in the time we were away on our travels.

Lisca said...

It's good to hear that your Etsy shop is doing well. you'll be busy.
Love the photos of your walk and that tree is certainly extraordinary.
Or should I say extraordinarily beautiful.
Your maitai looks yummy, although I must admit I've never had one.
Hugs,
Lisca

Veronica Lee said...

Such a gorgeous place to walk.
And how awesome to see that buck!

Hugs and blessings, Carola

Lowcarb team member said...

What a lovely walk you enjoyed and I certainly enjoyed your photographs.
So pleased your Etsy shop is doing well.

All the best Jan

DVArtist said...

Really beautiful photos. I would love to see this post on FFO. Have a nice evening.

Barwitzki said...

Thank you very much for the tour, dear Carola... the roebuck is great... it's really a pleasure to meet wild animals.
Yes, you say Christmas is getting closer, even though it's still totally autumnal here... which of course I'm very happy about. But the Christmas markets start here on November 23rd. I hope you enjoy knitting. Your blue bird hat is beautiful... It's a shame that the postage has become so incredibly expensive - otherwise I would have liked to buy it... for myself.
A hug from Viola

Teresa said...

Me parece un lugar precioso para caminar y pasear. Gracias por esas imágenes tan bonitas. Besos.