At the end of December I came across what I thought was some sort of sparrow, maybe the Savannah. But after doing research online and in my trusty Stokes Field Guide, I determined it was the American Pipit. He/she perched on boulders near the water and ran in quick, spastic movements on the muddy ground, head up and attentive, as though looking for someone. The American Pipit's diet is insects and seeds. During winter and migration, they are often found on coastal beaches and marshes, which is precisely where I found this little cutie in Madisonville, LA at the mouth of the Tchefuncte River.
Thank you, Autumn, for my early Christmas present! And for the sweet blogger who found them for me at Target. You know who you are! After I tweeted a photo and link to them, my darling daughter jumped right on it. Not only did these come in handy as I tromped through the mud, I looked rather fashionable doing so! These also fit better than any rubber boots I've had before. They're my new favorite fashion/photography accessory!
I believe in love at first sight...because I'm a mom.
(Seen on Pinterest)
34 comments:
Beauty all around! :-)
Really sweet bird images. I am wondering what the thing in the background in one of the pictures is, looks like a discarded hot water bottle.
The rainboots would look also great in downtown Florence! ;-)
Lovely captures of the birdie. :)
And those boots are something to die for!
Love the boots!!! They're so for your area in which you live!! Fantastic. Truly a fashion statement, and fun 'to boot'!!!
Yep, I think you're right...the savannah sparrow has quite a bit of yellow on its brow line.
Now you are totally in step with nature! Great boots! Love the photos as well! Great post Gail!
I don't think I've ever experienced rain boot envy before, guess there's a first time for everything?
Love the wee pipit, so sweet looking!
Sweet little bird and excellent captures. I think your boots are wonderful!
heerlijke serie maar de laarzen mogen er ook zijn.
Cute boots and lovely bird shots.
first, the pipit is adorable! congrats!
but i can't get over the boots. HUGE grin on my face!!! :D yay!
What a sweet little creature and you captured it perfectly to share with us. Love those boots! Stylin'
Sweet little bird and he fits well in those surroundings with his coloring!
Awesome wellies!
It's amazing that there are so many different birds on God's earth! You're a phasionable photog in those cool boots!
What great boots!
Yes Twilight Zone terrified me too.
Congratulations on the Lifer.Those boots look amazing.
Oh what a sweet bird! Love the fourth photo. Your boots are divine!
Nice find and great photos of that little bird!
GAIL!!!! I LOVE YOUR BOOTS ... SO YOU!!!!
You did a fashion statement post. You are so fun!!!
I love this little fella you captured in awesome photos, too. You fly out here to Utah and be my photographer, k? k. LOL
love your boots. so stylish & fun.
curious - i have to ask ... you wondered how i got to Arkansas? but i didn't. not this trip from our 9th Anniversary trip last Nov 2013. it was Alabama. ( :
What a beautiful bird.
Greetings
Oh so darn cute! (And the bird is pretty nice too ;>)~)
What a sweet little bird.. great captures.. and good research. And I love your Fleurs de Feet. ;)
What a sweet little face the Pipit has. Love the boots. The flour -de-Lis are perfect. Dianne
hi gail, i know i've said it before but i'll say it again, you're an amazingly talented photographer!!
what a beauty!
How appropriate-- Fleur-de-lis Wellingtons!
Pretty snazzy boots! Lovely captures of the little Pipit.
Pretty shots of your Pipit lifer. And I love the boots. Happy Weekend!
Congrats on your first pipit lifer (at least I assume it was your first). You captured it well in your photos. I like your boots with the fleur de lis, which is the emblem of Quebec, the province next to ours.
Your bird photos are amazing. What cuties they are. And your boots are amazing.. LOVE THEM...
Hugs~
You got some wonderful shots of the bird. It looks as if it could walk right out of my computer screen. Love the boots, too!
Awesome boots, I need a pair of them.
Congratulations! These are great photos!
think it's a beautiful bird. Looks like our pipit in Netherlands :-)
Now this little dude was sure playing up to your camera!
I LOVE your boots!!!! They do come in handy in keeping feet dry. I have some black and white polka dots ones. I get them from Amazon, They are called "Sloggers". I have both boots and the shoes too.
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