My original plan for today had been to head back to Red Top Mountain so Tucker could romp in the lake, but my back decided to go into a bit of a spasm so I opted for a back-up plan instead. I went out to the back deck and sat by back-side down in a rocking chair and waited to see which backyard birds would show up.
A Tufted Titmouse made an appearance, as did an American Goldfinch in its faded fall plumage.
A Downy Woodpecker and a Carolina Chickadee also dropped in.
My favorite visitor of the afternoon was this handsome male Pine Warbler. Isn’t his coloring gorgeous?
All in all, not bad for a back-up plan. 🙂
Backyard Bird Nerd 
If I were a bird, I’d be coming to your house!
And I would certainly welcome you and take your picture! 😉
Awesome bird photos 🙂
Thanks!
Such beautifully sharp photos!
Thanks!
I hope all these beautiful visitors made you feel better.
But of course!
sorry to hear about your back! I sure know and understand that pain! At least you had some beautiful visitors! Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks! If you have to be in pain it helps to have some beauty around you!
feeling any better today?
Not so much – better sit still on the deck. 🙂
sorry – it takes a while sometimes! 😦
Kathy, I hope you’re feeling MUCH better soon! I thought you’d enjoy Rachel’s post; I am going to share yours with her, too:
https://rachelmankowitz.wordpress.com/2017/10/22/the-yellow-warbler/
Thanks. I shall check out Rachel’s post. 🙂
Ah, I am so familiar with the back spasm part – hope you are doing better today! ❤️ Enjoyed your bird phots as always, Kathy! 😘💕
The back pain makes me grateful that I usually feel pretty good. And hey, it was nice to sit on the deck for a bit. 🙂
Beautiful pics! Great backup plan indeed! Love that pine warbler.
He is definitely one of my favorites – not only because he is so stunning, but he has such a sweet personality. Doesn’t seem the least bit afraid of me.
In that last pic, does he have his foot stuck in something sticky? Calling to be freed? 🎈🙂
He’s just standing on a little piece of bark, singing for his supper. He is a very happy eater!
Aww I love the birdies you captured
A great back-up plan, Kathy. I hope you are feeling better.