Southeast Missouri Bald Eagles

 I really couldn't think of a title for this blog. Something that pertains to the post, but also something that's catchy. I feel like I only accomplished the former. Anyways, my sister and I went to the same Eagle's nest yesterday in hopes of seeing the Eagles out of their nest. To our surprise, there they were... flying around in the sky!

I tried like hell to adjust the settings on my camera in time to catch one of the Eagles in flight. While I didn't get loads of actual in flight photos, I did manage to capture one of the Eagles landing on the tree next to their nest. I don't have many Eagle photos to compare these to, but I can without a doubt say that these are the best Bald Eagle pictures I've ever gotten. 

I won't bore you with too many more details, I'll just attach a few of the pictures that I edited and labeled for Facebook - hence why the tag is different.

Bald Eagle in flight!

Bald Eagle getting ready to land.

Bald Eagle landing with wings spread.

I'm done with the weird caption. Check out how magnificent these guys are!

The wingspan on Bald Eagles is insane!

This is probably my favorite picture of the Bald Eagle landing.

And lastly, both Bald Eagles perched on the branches above their nest.

Weekly iPhone Roundup {3.4 - 3.10}

This has been a very, very eventful week. From adding new additions to receiving long awaited items - even a surgery mixed in the middle of it all. Monday night was the most eventful of all, but that's only due to the fact that my uncle got home from the hospital after having knee surgery early Monday morning. We had to help a lot after his surgery, but Monday was just surreal. 

He was highly overstimulated and couldn't sleep because he was non-stop worrying about how to lay his leg/knee, so he was just freaking out non-stop. Needless to say vodka came in to play to help settle our nerves, lol. He's doing miles better now and decided to sleep in the recliner instead of the bed, which helped him get to sleep. 

Aside from that excitement, we also added 7 new additions to the flock. There were SO many different breeds at Buchheits, I couldn't hardly contain myself. I ended up leaving with 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Rhode Island Reds and 3 Silver Laced Wyandottes. I missed out on the Silver Wyandottes last week, so I was stoked when they had them this week. The only downside... they only had 3 left and there was no way I could leave just one behind. It sucks cause I've been trying to keep it to two of each breed, but it is what it is.

We also got our new stove delivered this week. Our old one when kaput last week, so it was time to get a new one. First thing that went south was the main burner, then the oven stopped working. Yay. Luckily we were able to get one from Hefners, which they delivered yesterday. 

I think that's all I'm going to write about. The rest will be told through the pictures and the caption I add. 

All the baby ducks at Buchheits.

Me running out with my new additions.

Here are the little beauties! Three Silver Laced Wyandottes, two Rhode Island Reds and Two Buff Orpingtons!

I love them so much.

Late night McDonald's Americano order.

I took my moms dog, Layla, with me.

She's a very bug-eyed little chihuahua. And authentic one, my step dad says. She was over-stimulated to say the least, but it was probably because she knew she was gonna get a treat.

The line of traffic was INSANE Saturday night.

Here's my full moon night photography setup.

Love my remote shutter as well.

All my little lemon trees got some actual UV light for the first time this week.

They loved it.

I don't normally post pictures of the house, but I cleaned like crazy Thursday before the furniture people came.

It was just so organized and clean.

I had to share.

Here's a picture of my uncle that my aunt sent me after his knee replacement.

They put this weird wound suction thing on his leg that is normally only used for amputees. We all thought this was kinda strange.

Some packages we have been anxiously wanting for a long, long time.

My Chapin water bottle that I used to water my seedlings. This was an amazing gift from my aunt.

Night photography with an iPhone.

Not the best in a large scale, but very impressive.

You need a smidge of lighting to make it not so grainy.

My little lemon beauties.

All the chicks fast asleep while we cleaned their bedding.

All fresh and clean!

I'm now growing green onions that I've ingested.

Putting in the new stove.

I long for the days that we had a screen door.

This is one of the two dudes, super nice.

Beautiful blossoming tree at my bank in Piedmont.

The loading dock at the feed store in town. Had to get some more chick starter.

Taking my boy for a walk.

Country roads, take me home...

Full Moon State Of Mind

 The moon was so bright last night. With it being 100% illumination, it's pretty obvious as to why. I love full moons on clear nights, especially in the wintertime. The sky always looks so much more crisp and clear. It's really too bad the Milky Way isn't visible in the winter months, it would make for some amazing photos.

Last night was the perfect opportunity for me to test out my new tripod on my telephoto lens. I can usually get hand held shots of the moon, but only with a high ISO. I prefer a slower shutter speeds when taking pictures of the sky, but shooting with a shutter of around 400 and an ISO around 1200 works just as well.

Of course, I took a couple dozen photos, but narrowed it down to just 4 clear shots. I also cropped them all as my tele only going to 300mm. Hope you enjoy!

PS... My uncles knee surgery was today and everything went great!

Here's the gorgeous full moon on March 5th, 2023.

I need a longer telephoto.

I should just get a mount for my telescope - way cheaper.

That stupid logo of mine is all over the place. I forgot that I cropped these pictures, so the resolution is different in each one. Classy.

Weekly iPhone Roundup {2.25 - 3.3}

 Another week has come and gone. My grandma used to tell me that the older you go, the faster time passed. That is the truest statement I've ever heard anyone make in my entire life. Don't get me wrong, time went by fast at times when I was a kid, but nothing compared to today.

I think the logic behind this is that the older you get, the more precious time becomes to you. When you're little you don't think about things like that. For me, I was mainly worried about having to go to school or summer break being too short. Once you grow up and the reality of life hits you, that's when time runs short.

Anyways, that was a little over the top, lol.

This week as semi-uneventful I suppose. Ended up going home through Farmington just so we could hit up the Desloge Walmart because they're the ONLY place that has Dr. Pepper Zero Strawberries & Cream. Let me just say... worth it!! I'm a huge fan of Dr. Pepper to begin with. I only drink the diet or zero, but both are amazing. I'm not huge on flavored soda, but this one is the best thing ever.

Aside from that, I also made the mistake of going into Buchheits over the weekend and acquiring more baby chicks. I called them Saturday and was told that they had both Silver Laced and Golden Laced Wyandottes. Literally one of my favorite chicken breeds ever! By the time I got to the store, all the Silver Laced were sold, which was massively depressing because that's the one I wanted more. Instead of getting one of each color, I got two Golden Laced and two adorable White Brahma chicks. 

I have to stop. This is becoming an expensive addiction.

I guess that's all for now. 

McDonald's Americanos are addicting.

Damp and foggy night in Perryville last weekend.

The streets in Perryville always look so creepy at night.

It helps that two cops live next door.

Here are the new baby chicks. Two Light Brahmas and two Silver Laced Wyandotte's.

Here's the highly sought after Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream Zero.

Finally starting my herb seed collection. I found two different types of Basil, Thyme, Dill and Chives. Still have a few more to go.

Here's all the baby chicks snuggled up in a box while we clean their bedding.

All the older chicks (Easter Eggers, Dominiques, Barred Rock) fast asleep.

Their long little chicken necks make me want to squeeze them.

Here's all the younger chicks - I legit love them so much.

But I honestly don't know who couldn't love baby chicks.