Tag Archives: new year

A Wet Welcome

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

Rain…rain…and did I mention rain?  2019 has had a wet welcome! Despite the near constant drizzle that has accompanied the start of the new year, the birds have been dropping in to indulge in some soggy seed! Here are a … Continue reading →

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The 2019 Edition

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

Every year I put together a Backyard Bird Calendar for my folks, with pictures that were taken over the past twelve months. Here’s the ones that made the 2019 edition. Cover Photo January February March April May June July August … Continue reading →

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Starting the Year off Right

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

As I sat drinking my coffee in the early hours of a brand new year, I jotted down ten things that I wanted to do more of in 2018, and of course, taking more pictures made the list. So, as … Continue reading →

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The Calendar Crew

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

For the last post of 2017, it only seemed fitting to share the birds that got selected for the coming year’s calendar – a gift that I make for my folks each Christmas. Happy New Year – and may 2018 … Continue reading →

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Out with the Old, In with the New

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

Well, the very last picture I took in 2016 was of this handsome fellow, who showed up to scavenge a peanut. Guess who posed for the first shot of 2017?  You guessed it! Looks like this new year is picking … Continue reading →

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A Birdacious Beginning

Posted on January 2, 2016 by

This new year is off to a birdacious beginning! A constant flurry of birds stopped by yesterday to ring in the new year. The Bluebirds showed up and lingered about for most of the day. And the Blue Jays kept coming as long as there … Continue reading →

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A True Gift To Me

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

Happy New Year! As a way of celebrating the year behind and welcoming the year ahead, I thought I’d share the twelve pictures from 2015 that grace the pages of my 2016 Backyard Bird calendar. I made this calendar as a Christmas gift … Continue reading →

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