U/Alphabe-Thursday

 Mostly UNPAINTED

Many barns in Ontario are left unpainted, and it seems like every time I post a photo of one, someone wants to know why they are left that way.  Here's why: paint does not extend the life of a barn.  In fact, a poor formulation or application of paint can accelerate a barn's demise.

 Unpainted barns #2

Bare weathered wood is hard and often outlives that which is painted.

Unpainted and pigeons flying over

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE

Red-shouldered Hawk/World Bird

 Red-shouldered hawk

We drove by, then had to back up.  The hawk used the tree for cover and I used the car... but we both knew the other was there.

Wary but in a better spot for a shot

How nice of the hawk to pose for me!

I am linking yo World Bird Wednesday.