Tag Archives: bird watching

Good Things Come…

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

When I first walked out into the front yard with my camera this afternoon there was very little activity – but the sun was shining and my soul was in need of a little photo-therapy, so I decided to wait … Continue reading →

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A Collection of Colors

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

Splotches of orange Patches of red Unruly feathers on this fellow’s head. Speckles of grey Dashes of brown Black bandit mask with a red flaming crown And last but not least there’s a back checked with blues Collection of colors, … Continue reading →

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Glad I’m Not The Only One

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

Glad I’m not the only one who sometimes bites off more than they can chew! Hope you have a bountiful Sunday!

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Like Father, Like Son

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

My backyard is swarming with young Woodpeckers…like this young male Downy who has taking a liking to the peanut feeder. When he gets older, his red patch with brighten up and move from the top of his head to the … Continue reading →

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The Bright Spot of Any Day

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

This handsome fellow with the gleaming red head is enough to brighten any day! I’m so glad he has continued to make my backyard a regular place to visit.

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Happy Mother’s Jay

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

Happy Mother’s Jay! Okay…so…I could make up a story about how Blue Jays are my Mom’s favorite birds, but they’re not…nor do I think this particular Blue Jay is a mother…honestly, this picture has nothing to do with Mother’s Day, … Continue reading →

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Common Bird, Uncommon Beauty

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

The Northern Cardinal is a common bird where I live, so common that it is easy to forget how beautiful they are.  Just look at this fellow – I sometimes wonder what my reaction would be if I was seeing … Continue reading →

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