Monday, December 21, 2015

Finely Feathered Friends

We've had a few frosty mornings lately when I've found groups of birds waiting on the deck rail for their daily ration.
Mourning Doves
It's every bird for themselves once I put the seeds out and go back in the house.
Blue Jays staking their claim.

Cardinal & Blue Jay (back)
Sometimes the scramble for food is too rough on the top rail..
Eastern Towhee
It's much safer just to wait on the seat for seeds that fall in all the commotion.
Eastern Towhee
Sometimes feathers look exactly like fur. o.O
Gray Squirrel
If he wasn't so cute I'd shoo him away.
Piggy Gray Squirrel & Red-bellied Woodpecker (back)
Well, I've made six Mt. LeConte scarves, and I think that's enough crocheting for awhile.   You know it's all about the fun of making them, right?  Getting to wear what you make is just a bonus.   Meanwhile, I find I've made too many, and I've not done a giveaway in several years so I'm doing a very quick one this week.  I'm giving away the cranberry colored scarf so if you'd like a chance to have it for your own just leave a comment stating the name of your favorite bird.  It can be any bird you've seen.  The winner will be chosen Tuesday evening and notified by email.  Be sure I can contact you if you enter. A big "Thank you!" to all who have visited my blog all year long.  Your friendship and comments have been a blessing.  :)

Wishin'  y'all a peaceful season of celebrating our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.


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33 comments:

  1. JESDecember 21, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Hmmm... not sure if the favorite bird is one from the picture or one from the kingdom of birds. I think it might be the latter. If so, a peregrine falcon by all means. Thank you for offering the scarf! What a neat giveaway-- to have an authentic "Toni" piece :)

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  2. eileeninmdDecember 21, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Hello, what a wonderful variety of pretty birds. I love them all. I love your scarves too and would love a chance to win. My favorite bird is the Towhee.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  3. MelanieDecember 21, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    I love to watch the birds compete for the seed! We have a red cardinal mom and dad that come regularly and each spring, I see their babies. And yes, the squirrels come too. Have a blessed day.

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  4. JaneDecember 21, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Something about mourning doves appears so serene. Beautiful picture of them. But my favorite bird is the little Ruby-crowned kinglet. One has taken up residence in our bottle birdhouse and she's so much fun to watch. She's very industrious and such a wonderful brave little mama. Although she's just a mite bigger than a hummingbird, she'll get down on the ground and squawk at the strays to stay away from her babies. We all just love her!

    Have a merry Christmas!
    Hugs
    Jane

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  5. SusanDecember 21, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Mourning doves!! I have always loved them since I was a child. I love their call, I love that they are still here in MN eating seed while most of the other birds have flown away, I love that they happily eat the seed on the ground that the other birds knock down ;)

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  6. Debby RayDecember 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Lovely post! We have many "birds" with feather too...lol! I love all the birds but my favorite bird would have to be that beautiful cardinal! Your scarves are just stunning and I would to be included in your giveaway! Merry Christmas!

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  7. TexWisGirlDecember 21, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    you're too sweet. i'm gonna have to say whistling duck as i have about 150 here eating me out of house and home again this winter. :)

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  8. LesleyAnnDecember 21, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    What a beautiful giveaway that happens to be in my favorite color! My favorite bird is the sparrow. One sits on my back porch railing every morning and sings for me. I look out the back door with coffee or tea in hand listening until he leaves. He's done this every single morning since late Spring. It makes me happy. He has missed a few mornings with the cold rain that has made its way to the hollow.

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  9. Our photosDecember 21, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Owww, that is sooo nice !

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  10. AlhanaDecember 21, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    It's always a pleasure to visit your blog and enjoy your pictures. Of course we don't have blue jays, cardinals nor towhees here so I'm delighted you shared them. But my favourite is the furry one! What can I say, he's a smart boy. ;-)

    Stay warm and have a nice Christmas with your family.
    Love ♥

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  11. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Your pictures made me smile! I think the cardinal is my favorite bird. Though I am partial to squirrels! :-)

    Thank you for hosting this lovely giveaway!

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  12. Bethany CarsonDecember 21, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Wow! You really have a beautiful variety at your feeders! When we had a feeder up we mostly just got sparrows and juncos.

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  13. handmade by amaliaDecember 22, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    I so enjoy watching the different birds. We have many flocks passing over just now, migrating for the winter.
    Amalia
    xo

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  14. grand pamDecember 22, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    We also feed the birds but we have to trap the raccoons and groundhogs to keep the seed for the birds. We only have the Eastern toowee in the Spring. I saved the pattern for the scarf and will try to attempt it but to win one with your lovely buttons also in my favorite color. Now that would be an awesome way to end 2015. We love your post.

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  15. KerrieDecember 22, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    What a beautiful, beautiful post! Reminds me of all the birds in my backyard in SC! I don't see as many species here in Central NY. Have a most blessed Christmas!

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  16. MaryDecember 22, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Wow, T! You have all the kinds of birds I love there! What a variety. I love so many diff kinds of birds, but as to birds I've actually seen, it'd have to be a peacock or a cockatoo. I really like the scarves you made and the handmade buttons make them ever cooler. God bless you and Goodman and your whole family this Christmas and always.

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  17. JaneDecember 22, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Toni! I sent you my mailing address. Hopefully you got it. Just got Windows 10, sometimes it's very confusing!

    Hugs
    Jane

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  18. hobbyloesDecember 23, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    So many different and beautiful birds.
    Wish you blessed Christmas days.

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  19. DanielaDecember 23, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Your photographs are truly stunning, it's not too easy to catch birds or squirrels moving !

    Thank you for posting them, my new friend, have a Merry Christmas in the blessing of the Lord
    Dany

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  20. DebJanuary 2, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Toni....well, I see I'm a lotta days late and a dollar short! i missed your giveaway! Your scarves are beautiful, and I hope whomever won will enjoy it!

    I'm just coming back into blogland after Christmas guests, busyness, and celebrating New Year's. I hope your New Year is a happy and healthy one! So sorry I missed this post!

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  21. Brenda Kay LedfordJanuary 4, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    I love your beautiful scarves. The bird photos are very pretty. I hope you had a great holiday and will have a wonderful New Year.

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  22. SandraJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    what beautiful scarves. I have not done much knitting this winter.
    Beautiful bird photos!

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  23. Ana Love CraftJanuary 7, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    Wonderful photos!!! I love your post thank you for sharing it!
    Wishing you a year full of creativity and fun projects!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  24. kathyinozarksJanuary 7, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    I always call this wildlife entertainment-so enjoyable to view and beautiful

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  25. handmade by amaliaJanuary 18, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    The birds look so lovely and the weather looks quite cold. It's good that you have a supply of pretty scarves.
    Amalia
    xo

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  26. ElizabethdJanuary 26, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you for joining me here in England! What a colourful array of birds you have there...and scarves too!

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  27. Kelly-AnneJanuary 28, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Good afternoon dearest Toni! Oh my, how I enjoyed my visit with you today! What gorgeous birds...so different to those we have here in South Africa - that red one is particularly beautiful! And your scarves are stunning...I love the buttons you used!
    Enjoy these Winter days, dear Toni! Thinking of you today and sending you lots of love!

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  28. Magia da InêsJanuary 30, 2016 at 10:16 AM

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    Bonitas fotos... é muito divertido fotografar pássaros!

    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ✿ﾟه° ·.

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  29. Brenda Kay LedfordJanuary 30, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    Wow! These bird photos are awesome! Great shots.

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  30. GigaFebruary 20, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Great birds have the feeder. I admire especially the Cardinal, because with us they do not. Squirrel is always charming. Regards.

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  31. MarcieFebruary 27, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    All of the birds look like they are posing for you! I never have great success with bird photos. They are always a blurry dot flying off. lol. Have a beautiful weekend!

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  32. Brenda Kay LedfordMarch 22, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    Just wanted to wish you a very happy spring. I love your bird photos and the squirrels.

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