Rich and I went to Leu Gardens this morning to see roses and turtles. We were pleasantly surprised to see a Common Moorhen in the lake, with her baby nearby!
Common Moorhen with baby
The baby was fussing its head off (it reminded us of Squirt when he’s hungry).
Baby Common Moorhen
We saw a juvenile cardinal, too.
Juvenile cardinal
Nearby, Daddy Cardinal kept an eye on us and on his baby.
Male Cardinal
As always, the roses at Leu Gardens were beautiful. It’s always fun to see what varieties are blooming well there, to get ideas for my own rose garden.
'Ronald Reagan' rose
'Lemon Spice' rose
Want to learn more about nature photography at Leu Gardens?
Check out my Leu Gardens page with more information about the location, map, website, photography tips, etc. It is archived by date so you can see my images from previous visits. Maybe you'll be inspired for your own trip!
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