Early Birds

 Yes...the early bird get's the worm.  That's summertime talk about worms.  This morning before 8:30 the bird attendance counted 2 pairs of Bluebirds, a pair of Downey's, a Flicker, House Finches, and a couple of Sparrows.  Lucky for them the birdbath water had been thawed.  The menu included suet with seeds, mealworms, and black sunflower oil seeds.  

Lately, the bird and garden books have seen a lot of page-turning.  I've also reviewed last summer's garden pictures on the camera.  They have impressed me more this winter knowing how dank things in the garden now.  It's just plain ugly.  A white snow cover would help.  Here are a few last summer memory pictures from the camera.


 

And stored in the garden until the right moment come in a few months  another summer of surprise explosions.  

Patience my dear.  Waiting is not one of my strong traits



Comments

  1. Southern JudyJanuary 11, 2022 at 7:50 AM

    Love the bluebird pictures and bird updates, in general. Rest up my friend. It takes a lot of work to get the garden looking like this bottom picture. Glad you are planning for the Spring and Summer months. I miss the garden beds loaded with annuals and perennials, too. Our gardens need the winter cold to perform to their best later on. Thanks for posting these!....SJ

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  2. father brother (in law) uncleJanuary 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM

    Wow! Thanks for saving photos! It is great to be reminded of summer flowers! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Mom/Nana SchaardJanuary 11, 2022 at 8:48 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I always love walking through your garden and seeing your beautiful plants.

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