On alert.

Lucy, on alert. A squirrel, chipmunk, bird, toad may need to be chased.

Alert.

Fitzi is very alert – anyone, anything , everyone, everything passing by our property gets his attention.

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Too close for its comfort.

I got too close to this Barn Swallow’s nest for its comfort, so it repeatedly swooped to warn me away. The first several swoops were quite startling because it silently and rapidly flew directly at me from in front, from the side, from behind. Within only a few feet of me it veered away as it gave (what I presume is) its alarm cry.

I captured this image as it veered, only a little farther from me than my arm can reach. A beautiful bird.

Apologies

Please accept my apologies for going dark for several days. Computer issues have kept me off line.

The Alert One ensures that all is in order.

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Focussed

Whatever grasped and tightly held Stella’s undivided attention, either it was not in my field of view or it was not apparent to my undiscerning eyes and ears.

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Curled

taken with the PlayBook

Alert yet relaxed, Achilles takes his ease on a brisk fall afternoon.

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On alert

On alert

Stella, the ever-vigilant one

Stella at rest

taken with and posted by the PlayBook

Our alert, watchful girl monitors the back yard from a comfortable place.

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