We've had a few frosty mornings lately when I've found groups of birds waiting on the deck rail for their daily ration.
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Mourning Doves |
It's every bird for themselves once I put the seeds out and go back in the house.
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Blue Jays staking their claim. |
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Cardinal & Blue Jay (back) |
Sometimes the scramble for food is too rough on the top rail..
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Eastern Towhee |
It's much safer just to wait on the seat for seeds that fall in all the commotion.
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Eastern Towhee |
Sometimes feathers look exactly like fur. o.O
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Gray Squirrel |
If he wasn't so cute I'd shoo him away.
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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.