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2020 ? Forget it ! Just bring me the bird seed !

2020 ?  Forget it !  Just bring me the bird seed !
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year and better times in 2021.

The last day of the year and the final 366. I felt I should take some wonderful significant photo but in reality I sat in the garden photographing birds. I thought Beaky might oblige with a cute pose at least but no. He just concentrated on the sunflower hearts. Blue tits flew in and out and their rather crabby and steely glares won the day. Small birds with big personalities.
It was quite a busy day. Lots of e-mails have made the day fairly social as have late Christmas cards and letters.
Stuff has been delivered. A Ton Schulten calendar. I love his work and haven't had a calendar for a year or two. Some biodegradable freezer bags. The pandemic distracted me slightly from being eco friendly but I'm getting back on track. A new fitness tracker. My old one gave up the ghost and I wasn't going to replace it but it is a help. It encourages me to keep moving and make more of an effort. But not today I'm afraid. I put Roomba in action but that was the token housework. For once I was pleased to see rain. The ice and snow have vanished so maybe I'll get out tomorrow.
Spent the evening with a lot of yummy food and wine plus a bit of Scottish television poking fun at ourselves and our Hogmanay.

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10 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful close-up Jean.
3 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
The detail you have captured of the feathers is amazing. Must be viewed large! I can imagine that is exactly what this hungry bird is thinking ;-))
3 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Excellent capture Jean, lovely detail of basket weave of the feathers.
Keep safe & warm. Down in the South we have plenty of serious Snow fall first for about 10years.
Have a good week Jean & good wishes !!!
3 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A lovely portrait of your avian friend, Jean. Congratulations too, on achieving your 366 - more perseverance than I'd be able to muster!
3 years ago.
 Rainer Blankermann
Rainer Blankermann club
A beautiful close-up of a cute blue tit!
It's deep winter here in Germany now. High snow and temperatures around -15 degrees Celsius!
Stay healthy, Jean!
3 years ago.
 Weard Bültena
Weard Bültena
Moin,
der ist ja putzig.
Sehr schön fotografiert.
Weard
3 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I think it's really lovely that you finished your 366 with this image from the garden............after all, it's where you spent a great part of the year!

This little blue tit is a real beauty. It has a very impatient look and a steely glint in it's eye - hope you didn't keep it waiting too long for it's bird seed.

Congratulations for finishing this photographic marathon Jean. I've really enjoyed all your photos and accompanying narratives.
3 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wonderful both!

Happy evening:)
3 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Un bon face à face, bravo !***************
3 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Terrific shot! Small bird, big attitude!
3 years ago.

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