77 Responses to Silent Sunday – Flying Home

1. Sagittarius Viking says:

   January 10, 2021 at 12:11 am

   Very peaceful and soothing.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:32 am

     Thank you, Maria. 🙂
2. arlingwoman says:

   January 10, 2021 at 1:01 am

   I do like seeing the crows gather in the evening…
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:35 am

     We don’t see huge flocks here in the hills, but down by the CT river, they have big flocks in winter. The local Audubon used to have field trips to view the roosts, but obviously, not this year.
3. Anne says:

   January 10, 2021 at 2:02 am

   A beautiful photograph, Eliza.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:35 am

     Thank you, Anne.
4. cindy knoke says:

   January 10, 2021 at 2:03 am

   Yes. Wonderful. I see hope here, waiting to bloom.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:39 am

     Thank you, Cindy. Life continues…
5. Joanne says:

   January 10, 2021 at 3:31 am

   Seeing birds in flight is a wonderful site to behold. 🙂
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:40 am

     Yes, indeed. I’ve never witnessed such a huge flock, it took several minutes to pass by. Amazing!
     • Joanne says:

       January 10, 2021 at 11:25 pm

       Sometimes when I see something spectacular, I forget to take a photo because I’m so caught up in the moment. 😊
6. Ellen Grace Olinger says:

   January 10, 2021 at 5:17 am

   Beautiful photo
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:31 am

     Thank you, Ellen!
7. Murtagh's Meadow says:

   January 10, 2021 at 6:01 am

   Love the tree silhouette’s too
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:31 am

     Thank you, Karina. I was shooting the tree line when they happened by, adding interest to the shot.
     • Murtagh's Meadow says:

       January 11, 2021 at 3:05 pm

       🙂
8. derrickjknight says:

   January 10, 2021 at 6:25 am

   This really repaid bigifying
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:29 am

     Glad you did that, Derrick, I was shooting the tree line when they started to fly by, so no chance to change lenses. Overall, the effect was pleasing, I think. 🙂
     • derrickjknight says:

       January 10, 2021 at 12:45 pm

       Indeed
9. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:

   January 10, 2021 at 6:59 am

   My view right now looks similar to this shot. It’s very gray today, but that header shot is definitely not gray. It’s a beauty.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 10, 2021 at 11:23 am

     Thank you, Judy. 🙂
10. neihtn2012 says:

    January 10, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Very nice shot!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:23 am

      Thank you very much, Hien!
11. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections says:

    January 10, 2021 at 7:28 am

    After a hard day of work, especially on a gloomy day, home is a special place.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:22 am

      Yes, it is. 🙂 Thanks, Frank.
12. bayphotosbydonna says:

    January 10, 2021 at 8:25 am

    A serene scene, so nice to see the crows flying together to their evening’s roost.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:21 am

      Thank you, Donna, I’ve never seen so many at one time. Pretty neat.
13. Alice says:

    January 10, 2021 at 8:52 am

    I can easily imagine the caaw-caawing. Pleasant dreams, crows. You have a bluebird on your railing…almost as wonderful as on your shoulder!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:19 am

      Thanks, Alice. Yes, he stayed there quite a while, so nice to see one so close.
14. Reed Andariese says:

    January 10, 2021 at 8:58 am

    Very nice Eliza! Enjoyed seeing it!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Thank you, Reed. 🙂
15. Adele Brand says:

    January 10, 2021 at 9:55 am

    Free in the grey skies.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Indeed. The flock was about a mile long – so cool to see!
16. Tranature - quiet moments in nature says:

    January 10, 2021 at 11:13 am

    A beautiful capture Eliza! 💜
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:17 am

      Thank you, Xenia! x
17. Laurie Graves says:

    January 10, 2021 at 11:20 am

    A sight that always fascinates me. Nice capture!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 11:41 am

      Thank you, Laurie!
18. sandyjwhite says:

    January 10, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    Looks like the weather here, Eliza….lots of grey and cold! Sun is supposed to return tomorrow!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      Gray gets old really fast this time of year! 😉
      • sandyjwhite says:

        January 10, 2021 at 1:38 pm

        I agree. A little sun makes such a difference.
      • Eliza Waters says:

        January 10, 2021 at 5:45 pm

        Today gave us a flawless, bluebird sky, temps in the mid-30s and the sun made our walk most pleasant. More of those, please! 😉
      • sandyjwhite says:

        January 10, 2021 at 11:31 pm

        That’s for sure!
19. shoreacres says:

    January 10, 2021 at 1:52 pm

    I can’t believe how many birds there were. We’re lucky to see two or three together, let alone a mile’s worth of crows. Seagulls and pelicans, yes, but not crows. Just now, the robins are migrating through in great groups, but they’re not nearly so neat or disciplined.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you, Linda. It boggles the mind where they find enough to feed such a large group. They must have to fly many miles in a wide arc from their roost each day.
20. A Curious Introvert says:

    January 10, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    Love how you captured the crows and I’m very familiar again this year with the gray winter’s day! Our crows had disappeared, but have let us know throughout the mornings this weekend that they have returned.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you, S! I wonder where they went? They are interesting to watch and quite intelligent birds. I’ve read that they never forget a face!
21. Val Boyko says:

    January 10, 2021 at 2:34 pm

    It looks so peaceful, but if they are like their southern cousins there must have been quite a cacophony going 💛
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you, Val. There was a fair amount of calling back and forth. I even saw one double back to collect what was probably a straggling family member. Their social structure is pretty sophisticated. Fascinating birds.
22. belindagroverphotography says:

    January 10, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    Lovely winter scene!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you, Belinda!
23. jillslawit says:

    January 10, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Love this.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you, Jill. 🙂
24. dianaed14 says:

    January 10, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    Just love the skeletal shapes of the trees
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you, Diana. I do too– I was shooting the trees and the crows were the icing on the cake.
25. ke01341 says:

    January 10, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    Being able to see that is a gift to you from nature!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 9:11 pm

      Absolutely! 🙂 Thanks, Karen.
26. Irene says:

    January 10, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    A beautiful silhouette. 😊
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you, Irene. x
27. Kris P says:

    January 10, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    It’s nice to see them flying away to roost elsewhere. After seeing one of their communal roosts in a local neighborhood backyard, I’ve been grateful that they’ve never chosen my garden for that honor (although breeding pairs nest here on occasion).
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 11, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      Yes, I know what you mean. I can’t imagine thousands of them cawing first and last thing every day. Harsh!
28. Steve Gingold says:

    January 11, 2021 at 4:48 am

    I’ve been seeing large crow gatherings lately, especially on the barren Hadley fields. Yesterday while shopping what seemed like a hundred or more Canada Geese flew overhead. It was a raucous pleasure.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 11, 2021 at 7:57 pm

      I guess numbers for some species are increasing, like geese and crows. Still, it is a thrill to see so many at once!
29. Steve Schwartzman says:

    January 11, 2021 at 9:33 am

    Unlike dust spots, these needn’t be removed from the picture.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 11, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      🙂 Thanks, Steve.
30. Debbie says:

    January 11, 2021 at 10:47 am

    Gorgeous capture! Sometimes, only a black-and-white photo conveys the mood and message we’re trying to get across. I think you’ve done that here.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 11, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      Thank you, Debbie. 🙂
31. Jane Lurie says:

    January 11, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    This is a beautiful image, Eliza. I’m glad I clicked on it to really be able to look. I love the rhythm of the crows and their flight mimics the treetop line. The detail in the silhouetted trees is captivating. Excellent shot.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 12, 2021 at 10:30 am

      Thank you kindly, Jane!
32. ladyfi says:

    January 12, 2021 at 3:38 am

    Very peaceful!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 12, 2021 at 10:27 am

      Thank you, Fi. It’s nice to see some order to the universe. 😉
33. rabbitpatchdiary.com says:

    January 12, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    you captured winter-I would frame it. Just beautiful.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 12, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      Thank you very much, Michele. 🙂
34. denisebushphoto says:

    January 13, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    This is a gorgeous shot Eliza. The shape of the hill and bare trees make a lovely composition. Then you have the birds to top it off! A+
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 13, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      🙂 Thank you very much, Denise, much appreciated! x
35. naturebackin says:

    February 5, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    Very atmospheric – it is beautiful but rather bleakly so!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      February 5, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you. Yes, it was a pretty grim, gray day!
36. DiosRaw says:

    February 25, 2021 at 3:39 am

    🖤

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