Apr 29, 2013 | Wildlife |
While going through all my Bluebird photos yesterday I did have a few of some of the other birds and animals that visit the yard so I wanted to share some of my favorites of those too.
We have lots of Chipmunks and lately I see one sitting on this rock under the Japanese Maple quite often. I wonder what he is thinking about.
Right now we have lots of Gold Finches around. I caught these two getting a drink from the fountain.
Mocking Bird at the feeder. I think they may have a nest somewhere nearby because I often see them chasing the squirrels away like they are protecting something.
Red-Bellied woodpecker getting some peanuts.
The Robins always find nice juicy worms in the yard.
I caught this squirrel sunbathing on the porch – he was there for a long time just laying on the post.
A little Tufted Titmouse at the feeder.
I hope you enjoy these photos. They are not always easy to get – you have to have the camera ready, and be willing to sit and watch. This is my quiet time – sitting outside on a rock or standing at the window looking out – just waiting on a good shot.
Have a great day!
Monika
Apr 28, 2013 | Wildlife |
Are you ready for a bluebird update? Since I last posted those babies grew up and last week they left the nest! My guess is that it was Wednesday. Monday I took a bunch of pictures and Tuesday they were still there in the afternoon – but Thursday afternoon they were gone. Once they leave the house needs to be cleaned but I was busy Friday so it didn’t get done and I was planning to do it this weekend (on Sunday actually). But Saturday morning before I left to go to a scrapbook crop I noticed the bluebirds going in and out of the house again. I watched for a few minutes and realized they were trying to clean it out. So I decided I need to go clean it out for them real quick and save them a couple of days worth of work. I grabbed a bag, some paper towels and some clorox wipes – opened the house and scooped out the old nest, wiped out the rest of the loose material and then scrubbed the inside of the house so it would be clean. I went to my crop and came back about 4 hours later – to find that the house was full again with pine straw – yep they were busy all day building a new nest!! So I’ll keep my eye for another set of eggs. In the meantime I have pictures to share that I took over the last couple of weeks.
Male Bluebird flying away from the bird house
Mama Bluebird with a yummy worm for her babies
hungry baby – see the wide open mouth in the hole of the bird house?
flying action bringing food to the babies
Bluebird Family – mom and dad on top of the house and one of the babies peeking out of the hole.
Even birds have to do house cleaning!
see the babies peeking out of the hole – looking for their food
You can just see three little beaks in the hole – everybody wants to be the next one to get the food.
Most of these photos were the ones I tool on April 22nd – just a couple of days before they left the nest. I’m sure it was crowded in that house with those 5 babies in there. I hope you enjoyed the pictures!
I’ll post more this week about the retreat so be sure to visit again.
Monika
Apr 16, 2013 | Wildlife |
The baby bluebirds are growing so fast! Before I went on my trip to the Stampin’ Up! Baltimore Regional I took a picture of the babies –
Baby Bluebirds – one got food and the others are saying “me, me, me, me!”
That was on April 10th. Then I went away for a long weekend and checked on them again when I got back. This is what they look like on April 15th!
baby bluebirds on April 15th – look how big they are compared to 5 days ago.
They are growing into those beaks! So let me count the days now – this is now Day 10 – and it will be 15-18 days before they leave the nest. Mom and Dad are busy keeping all 5 of those babies fed.
I’m glad there is new life and positive things that can brighten our day. Such senseless things going on that I just don’t understand how or why…… so awful for everyone affected by what happened in Boston yesterday. Not sure what else to say….
Apr 7, 2013 | Wildlife |
I wanted to give you a quick update on the Bluebirds – the babies are here!! They were born Saturday morning (that’s my best guess – since on Friday there were still eggs in the nest). And today I was able to see all 5 hungry little mouths! Mom and dad are busy bringing them food – so while they were away I peeked in to get a photo.
Bluebird babies 4/6/2013
Bluebird babies 4/6/2013 – big mouth ready for food
Bluebird babies 4/7/2013 – five hungry babies waiting for mom & dad to bring food.
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I hope you are having a great weekend!
Apr 3, 2013 | Wildlife |
I wanted to share some of the pictures that I have taken of the bluebirds. I didn’t get a chance to peek in the house today – mom was staying pretty close so the babies may be hatching. I’ll try to peek in tomorrow.
mama bluebird looking out of the bird house
mama bluebird sitting on one of the feeder poles
mama bluebird sitting on the porch rail
daddy bluebird is sitting on the house and mama is back on the fence
both bluebirds on the peanut feeder
Thanks for stopping by!
Mar 27, 2013 | Big Shot, Scrapbook Pages, Wildlife |
Today I have another scrapbook layout to share with you. I usually post the layouts from my scrapbook classes and I don’t have photos on them. I add the photos later – at least that is the plan. This layout was based on one that was in the Stampin’ Success Demonstrator magazine maybe a year or so ago. It was a single page layout and I modified it to be a double page layout.
The stamp set that I used is Circle Circus – the circles are stamped and punched and scattered around the layout. The page has 2 hidden journaling and photo spots. On the left page there is a pocket where you can add some hidden journaling. It was made with the Petite Pocket Die.
The tag pulls out. And then on the right page there is a little flip up page where you can add photos or both a photo and some journaling.
The top part would probably be best for journaling and the bottom for a large photo. The little love you banner would be attached on the picture. For this layout I’m not exactly sure which pictures I’m going to put on here yet.
I like the addition of the doilies behind all the circles. And the little bitty buttons tied with the linen thread.
In case you want an update on the Bluebirds – the momma is sitting on her eggs – we have had some unusually cold days this week – we are a good 20-30 degrees below normal! Today is sunny and she has been out a lot eating – it is a little bit warmer than it has been and hopefully will continue to get warmer. It is now day 6 – so she is about half way through incubating the eggs. Tomorrow I’ll try to get outside and refill the feeders – I had to get more regular seed at the bird store today. I have peanut splits and some suet out there and that’s what they have been eating. Not just the bluebirds – there have been lots of birds out today eating.
Come back tomorrow for my Create with Connie & Mary challenge card – a pretty Easter card.
