This Little Lamb, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

While is mother and sibling happily munched away, this little lamb stopped to pose for a photo.

Bird High Rise, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This lovely high rise stands at the rear of the Wythe house. Each unit has its own front perch.

Odd Cut, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This Colonial Williamsburg carriage horse laid his ears back in displeasure as we photographed his odd haircut. It is cut in the areas that the harness touches while pulling his carriage.

Sheep-Dog, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Two new friends greet each other through the pasture fence. Neither made a sound nor flinched as they checked each other out.

Holy Cow, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Oxen lumber along carrying a wagon load of supplies for use in Colonial Williamsburg's shops.

Opening Day At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens next week for the new season. The iconic Clydesdales  will greet visitors.

Canine Convoy, Williamsburg, Virginia

Duke of Gloucester Street, a/k/a DoG Street, is often the scene of canine convoys that enjoy the wide streets, lack of traffic, and mile long historical walk.

Dining Duo, Williamsburg, Virginia

Dining out sometimes requires finding a shady spot to enjoy fresh greens.

The Chickens, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Chickens are kept at a number of the homes in Colonial Williamsburg. Being part of the exhibit may help them not be part of Sunday dinner.

Bald Eagle, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg lets you get up close to some spectacular animals.

Butterfly, Williamsburg, Virginia

Summer is a great time to see wildlife. This butterfly posed in full profile for this photos.

Unusual Sunbather, Williamsburg, Virginia

While people go to the beach to sunbath, this skink enjoys a bask on the bricks.

Gaggle On The River, Williamsburg, Virginia

The holiday weekend saw many visitors to the beaches and waterways around Williamsburg. This gaggle of geese shared this part of the James River with several speeding boats.

Wolf, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

 

In addition the roller coasters, Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a glimpse a variety of wildlife, including wolves. The wolf enclosure is a large, wooded area where they can freely run, play and do what they want, while visitors watch safely from above. They also put on a show to educate the public about wolves.

Urban Farm, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

A major contrast to today's way of living is the presence of small, urban farms in the historic district city. There are many vegetable gardens, chicken coops, and fruit trees, but they coexist with pastures of sheep, oxen, and horses, making for an unusual landscape by modern standards. The Governor's Palace, the Wythe house, and many other locations include self-contained farmettes to feed the residents.

Generation Ox, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg has a conservation program in which it breeds and maintains rare animal breeds. This is one of their next generation of oxen.

Osprey Nesting, Williamsburg, Virginia

This time of the year is ideal for spotting birds nesting, from blue birds to these osprey, overlooking the York River from the top of a dead tree.

A Day Off, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

These horses enjoy a day off with the sun on the back, finally!

Sheepish, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Hmm.  Was it something we said or are you just a little sheepish around camera?

Sun Bathing, Williamsburg, Virginia

A heron and a goose soak up a little winter sun along College Creek.