Saturday, November 27, 2010

Bird visits


I've always enjoyed feeding and watching birds. Thanksgiving day was a banner day at the feeders. I saw ten different birds in about 15 minutes of watching.

I know this is a sparrow, but I do not know the specific one!

My regulars: tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, white-breasted nuthatch, and downy woodpecker. Less frequent visitors in the fall/winter: goldfinches. Ones I have newly identified: pine siskin, red-bellied woodpecker, and red-breasted nuthatch. Finally, I also saw a male bluebird drinking from the bird bath, and then joining the red-bellied woodpecker in eating the dogwood berries.

And I must not forget the crows. They are always hanging around the barn and pasture.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Thankfulness

I'm thankful for......
the sturdy, majestic tree trunks outlining my skyline....
the cool, fresh air that fills my lungs each morning....
the warm muzzle of my sweet Glori who nickers to me each morning....
the aroma of turkey as it sits cooling...
the love of family and friends who share a special meal with me...
and much, much, more!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!