It's time to link up with my favorites memes Skywatch Friday and NF Winged
These are skies over my yard this week. I thought the contrails were cool looking, kind of like X marks the spot over my yard. I enjoy seeing my Goldfinches year round.
A walk to the lake, seeing the diamonds on the water.
For NF Winged I am showing my American Goldfinches.
My vulture sky a common sight to see over my yard.
A pretty view of the moon
X marks the spot.
One of my pretty Goldfinches.
More of the contrails, they could be writing Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in the sky. These shots of the sky were taken on Dec 23.
To see more beautiful photos and pretty skies please visit Skywatch Friday
and to see more of the winged critters check out NF Winged
Thanks to Sylvia and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday! Thanks to the host of NF Winged. Also, thank you for stopping by to see my post. I wish everyone a safe and happy weekend.
Brilliant skyscape and the Goldfinch and the Vultures, nice Eileen.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty
ReplyDeleteSweet faced Goldfinches are steady visitors at our feeders as well. Seldom greedy, usual feed with one another.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the sky trails and moon views always intrique . . .
Birding with you is one of my favorites . . .
Eileen, One step out your door and nature provides a bounty of birds and beautiful skies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos as always Eileen, my favourite is the first one. Have a Happy New Year and I look forward to following you in 2013.
ReplyDeleteThe contrails have been a familiar sight around here too -- I suppose due to all of the Christmas travel.
ReplyDeleteLovely images Eileen!
What a sweet little bird! Your diamonds shining on the water are brilliant and I love the contrails!
ReplyDeletei do love the contrails. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots from around your yard! I took a picture on Christmas morning of the contrails making a big X in the sky too.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
My favourite shot is the last one, with the contrails catching the setting sun!! Just gorgeous! I like seeing all the vultures, too!! And goldfinches are so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteSuper photos, loved the x marks the spot one, and the goldfinches are so cute. I haven't had any my way lately, but plenty of Grey-slated Juncos.
ReplyDeletelovely photos, the goldfinch is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThe goldfinches are such cute little birds.
ReplyDeleteSky photos are super too.
so beautiful Eileen... I love the crossed lines in the sky and that moon photo, wow!!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see those pretty little gold-finches .... Wishing you a safe 2013 with lots of great photo opportunities .
ReplyDeleteSo many vultures in one picture! Nice skies and goldfinches and I love the bright moon framed by tree branches.
ReplyDeleteyour lake looks great. Neither white or grey. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe they will write a Happy New year in the sky. :)
Marvelous skies and I do love the contrails!! Wonderful captures for the day, Eileen!! I do hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you a very Happy New Year!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteso many beautiful sights, right from your yard!!
ReplyDeletei love my goldfinches, i see them year round also!!
Beautiful shots...all of them!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute birds! I have been seeing a lot of birds out here lately. Red headed woodpeckers, cardinals, blue jays, and some others I don't know! It has been fun to watch them. Yesterday a little one came up right outside my back door and I got a good look at it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photographs Eileen and you taught me a new word today; I had to look up 'contrails'
ReplyDeleteX marks the spot..neat find. Happy New Year!
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It was actually a little summer mood of your pictures :) Even it is Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteHave a merry Christmas still :)
I love your moon shot Eileen, happy new year!
ReplyDeleteEileen, this is a lovely collection of photos; especially the contrails. Wishing you a very blessed 2013!
ReplyDeleteThe lights in the first pic is awesome. Enjoying your other shots too.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Eileen...hope the best in life for you :)
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Great capture of the trails.
ReplyDeleteLove your bird images too.
What amazing contrails and lovely shots!
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ReplyDeleteThose little goldfinches are so pretty! And what an incredible sight of crossed contrails!
ReplyDeleteSuperb captures!!
ReplyDeleteCool how those contrails form an "X" over your back yard. Great moon picture! Best wishes for a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love those contrails.
ReplyDeleteHallo Eileen!Great pictures!Your lake looks great!love your moon shot!Have a Happy New Year my friend!
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Wonderful (sky) shots, Eileen. I specially love the contrails, teh cross in the sky is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Beautiful shots! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting me regularly, Eileen. Your pics are amazing (me thinks watching birds makes you attend to details - also in your pics:) ) and all the best for the New Year!
ReplyDeleteThe goldfinches are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the 'diamonds on the water'! Beautiful birds, of course, & that moon is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI've seen lots of contrails in the sky, but none that made such a perfect cross/x! =0
Happy New Year, dear Eileen! God bless! =)
Love the moon shot. Great skies and cute finches.
ReplyDeleteYour post is a delight! Thanks for these views.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures you show. Wish you a good week-end / Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that shot of the moon is AWESOME, Eileen!
ReplyDeletei always enjoy all your birds...
ReplyDeleteBUT i am in LOVE with your moon shot!! perfect!
superb shots. the sights form your yard are amazing.
ReplyDeletewhat a treat!
have a great day and thank you for your delightful post.