Just because we were hiking in well-populated areas didn't mean a lack of wildlife. Perhaps we saw more than people who whiz past in cars. I know they didn't see these beauties. The creek is well below bridge level and the deer had a nice little watering hole all to themselves in the midst of an area filled with busy traffic.
![deer](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpguBsIsHADIB27vsB12ey3-eoNw3CZpjp8dQd8Kvc6Mxqfb0voOE1u8PMJkqumTSFKWxJwyICPC22VIc5iP8b4hoIQYpMZie7akfFF-_CnhOaFHGfjSjFqFA6KJT9m7YlZ-OS7TtCuhk/s1600/15MOBU-027deer.jpg)
We saw quite a few great blue herons. They have become commonplace, but are still such great birds to watch. Here's a shot from a different angle than the usual side silhouette.
![great blue heron](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87qVFI-SmKHi3ucf-GSDRICSk-s01zR21S59vmqywacCy7ysyi_KJRtL2qCP-S8HcOBsay44DYGpdhV6JMxOhUo-xw9OtUEYIqtgVVG001Xq9UdeZdM2FOM45Y6wRh32irngi-GR2GTg/s1600/15MOBU-028heron.jpg)
Another sad story in the road. This is a little garter snake, dead. His color pattern is a little bit unusual with the light reddish-brown and the darker spots, making him look somewhat checkered. I hate seeing snakes dead in the road.
![garter snake](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFOmoCc3o7cGZciDKmR9_G1QMy4pN7XvttH89DVPNLt4BcE3Po089gykaiHXtYNR9LPxGIVSTajKORB_xjriH0ukp3rS2TApHrnmgFxzh7Ztf2z43sUQ6rEf3jE0QxULmfX0RUuCGKxA/s1600/15MOBU-029GarterSnake.jpg)
All too common are the Canada geese. Not my favorite bird. But who can resist such a classic picture with babies?
![Canada geese](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-7uKKPnuwhl1MOR3bBCeIZywkSeQe8b7eMHwP5axpZPSKxsVfj3SnXOLadvtYOO1YIdXdqnlhWfIiliqqI218AN-eNJUITES_WX8ovcH1gkXCjseHn5zK5g5qmvO_fjFZXA7zWHYytc/s1600/15MOBU-030geese.jpg)
And finally, a rather unusual sighting. Rare for Ohio. A koala.
![burl like koala](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4-UOoYi4UU83aPdRSIm_E2dqUuaZMI3VgGJE7hsYlA9weJ6AFTYg01_mB5F4VmYxDZdiO4R5Kv4Ybmo34WQrU4kMDoMewkzUq09BlpipIudIsMkhm5-txnZjXyiLyuPIDdpHPpxPhow/s1600/15MOBU-031koala.jpg)
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7 comments:
Love your photos. Sad about the snake. I like snakes too. A Koala in the States? Where did it come from? :)
Cute Koala!
Nice nature walk today. Surely don't see many them koala hereabouts. ;-)
I always love your animal and plant photos. Now you got me worried about poison hemlock though... :)
wOW! You actually captured a photo of the elusive and extremely rare Ohio Koala! Congrats. I hope you reported that to C & W (Conservation and wildlife).
Seriously, great shots all.
I love all these pics, especially the koala. And I envy you having the opportunities to get them.
what an interesting pattern on that snake. Nice capture of the rare and bashful Ohio Koala....lol
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