Feathers!

of Mr House Finch .. a colorful fellow .. both in song and feathers .. today was the 'song of don't go close to the nest ' .. yesterday .. got TOLD off .. am supposed to know he was flying in with supper ~ at least now I know his concert song .. warning call .. ''what are you doing close to my kids'' warning .. sounds of Nature .. reminding us that we aren't the only ones on this Earth .. we share space here .. * 1 note * © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE --

House Finches almost at the top of the Red Dogwood - took a break from singing - against a blue canvas sky of North Carolina - who could ask for anything more ? © All Rights Reserved

almost at the top of the Dogwood - he sang and sang - welcome - you may sing for us anytime - © All Rights Reserved

up early enough to see the sunrise - but, shadowy figures were running around the deck - before long, light trickled through the clouds - revealing so many colorful feathered friends - top row: Northern Cardinal [m] - Red Bellied Woodpecker [f] - Goldfinch [m] 2nd row: Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee and Junco - Goldfinch - Robin - Downy Woodpecker [m] 3rd row: Downy Woodpecker [m] - Blue Jay - Northern Cardinal [m] These are the ones I got photos of - there were even more varieties ... It was a no-brainer for me - Eat breakfast or watch the feathers through my kitchen window ! © All Rights Reserved

www.youtube.com/watch?v=umyl-wWRkJ4 black and white - Jewel Akens - Performing on 'Shindig' The Birds and the Bees - - baby bird was branching atop the Willow - Bumble bees and Carpenter bees enjoying nectar © All Rights Reserved - 1 note -

needs to be done with that person - out here every day - got that ' thingy' in her hands - do you suppose, My Dear - we could get Mr Mockingbird to dive bomb her - then, one of us could grab the strap on that ' thingy ' - we will hide it where she will never find it - just a thought - © All Rights Reserved [ for the time, no advance has been made by Mr Mock ] - still safe -

feeding 3 House Finches - bottom right corner shows where the nest is - a ceramic squirrel on each post out front - The Finch Family found it to their liking ! © All Rights Reserved

and sunshine - to raindrops and much cooler temperatures - the Daffs lift their faces toward the rays of the sun - basking in the warmth - that envelops petals and frilly skirts - yet, they still reach toward the raindrops - even chilly - for if you have sun - you must have rain - it is in the Law of Mother Nature - © All Rights Reserved

.. a Blue Jay .. don't see many here .. but in Florida US .. where my Friend, Dick M is .. there are many .. so, if this is one from your yard .. I'll tell him to fly South ~ © All Rights Reserved Fred Hurteau ncbirds.com/SongbirdFrameset.htm is my go-to guy when checking out birds in NC - Blue Jays are permanent residents of the State; guess I just don't see them often in our area ..