December 19, 2013
Linking up with NF Winged and Skywatch Friday
I am sharing some of my backyard birds for NF Winged and some of the skies over my yard one evening. We need some warm days to melt the snow and ice that is still hanging around our yard.
I have a faithful Redbellied Woodie couple that frequently visit my feeders. They especially love the peanuts in the shell.
The Mourning Doves are all puffed out trying to keep warm. The weatherman is forcasting warmer temps at the end of this week and weekend. I hope they are right..
Another shot of my Redbellied Woodpecker..
Wednesday evening there were a few colorful clouds around the backyard..
The moon this morning, was looking beautiful.
Seen this morning the waning gibbous and Jupiter above and to the right of the moon.
I hope you enjoyed my birds, sky and post. Thanks for visiting my blog and I always appreciate your comments.
I am looking forward to seeing you join in and share your critters on my MEME called Saturday Critters..early Saturday Morning..join in on the party and post your cute pets, wild animals, birds and the cute farm animals.
To see more pretty skies from around the world please visit Skywatch Friday
and to see more of the winged critters check out NF Winged
Thanks to Sylvia, Yogi and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday! Thanks to Monica the host of NF Winged. I wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend.
Linking up with NF Winged and Skywatch Friday
I am sharing some of my backyard birds for NF Winged and some of the skies over my yard one evening. We need some warm days to melt the snow and ice that is still hanging around our yard.
I have a faithful Redbellied Woodie couple that frequently visit my feeders. They especially love the peanuts in the shell.
The Mourning Doves are all puffed out trying to keep warm. The weatherman is forcasting warmer temps at the end of this week and weekend. I hope they are right..
Another shot of my Redbellied Woodpecker..
Wednesday evening there were a few colorful clouds around the backyard..
The moon this morning, was looking beautiful.
Seen this morning the waning gibbous and Jupiter above and to the right of the moon.
I hope you enjoyed my birds, sky and post. Thanks for visiting my blog and I always appreciate your comments.
I am looking forward to seeing you join in and share your critters on my MEME called Saturday Critters..early Saturday Morning..join in on the party and post your cute pets, wild animals, birds and the cute farm animals.
To see more pretty skies from around the world please visit Skywatch Friday
and to see more of the winged critters check out NF Winged
Thanks to Sylvia, Yogi and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday! Thanks to Monica the host of NF Winged. I wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend.
Beautiful shots of the woodpecker and the cloudy skies! You did an excellent job on the moon shot. I can never get it to come out that clear.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. The moon shot is incredible. It as if one can see the geographical demarcations and the craters on the moon's surface !
ReplyDeleteLooks like I would like to change backyards with you now and then!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Those species don't live here in Holland.
I will add you to my list and I'm gonna follow this!
Gr. John
However much I adore your bird photos, they're trumped by the moon every time!! Hope your week has been great & that the weekend will be even better!
ReplyDeleteHello Eileen!!Such beautiful birds in your yard!!Wonderful shots of the cloudy skies and the moon!!!Have a lovely day!!Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
Beautiful birds, sky and moon shots!
ReplyDeleteNice post!
The Mourning Doves look gorgeous all puffed up.
ReplyDeletei love the moon. such a show off. what i wonder is - was this moon this gorgeous when i was a kid? i don't think so. it was never that purdy. ha. ha!! ( :
ReplyDeleteWow the picture of the moon is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy all your photos.
You have cute hungry bids and lovely skies to wake p to, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks cold Eileen. It's a great shot of the puffed up doves. Hope you have some warmer weather - we could do with it to.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures Eileen..... i like them all very much.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
LOVE that moon shot. The moon has been so beautiful lately. And I love the picture of those Mourning Doves - they look cozy :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new meme, Eileen -- I'll add it to my meme list. Lovely photos today. xo
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot of the Moon!! Tried - but couldn't see the Chinese!! Thank you for reminding me that I need to buy more seeds for my birds. I just have thistle for the little song birds. My woodpecker isn't fond of that too much!
ReplyDeleteHow do you get those moon shots - amazing photo!
ReplyDeleteLove the mourning doves Eileen. And your cardinal collage.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
beautiful moon shot. and i love the mourning doves all clustered on the icy branches!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteThe moon is really great, you can see the craters.
I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a very healthy 2014.
Your bird shots are great! I really like your close up of the moon too.
ReplyDeleteThe pink hues in the sky are so pretty!! Love the redbellieds...we have a family in our yard, too. Beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteLovely feeder photos, and the sky and Moon!! super. I cannot imagine snow on our front lawn like that, we have had it once here in 12 years, and that was the first time for about 50 years it fell in our area!!! Cheers from Jean..
ReplyDeleteThat moon shot is amazing! It's so clear and stunning. Love the bird photos, too. The mourning doves do look cold.
ReplyDeleteLove those icy branches and moon shots. Hope it warms up a bit...
ReplyDeleteYour moon photos are really awesome. It looks as if the feeders in your yard are really busy this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen. great birds in your yard. love the woodpecker and wonderful skies. the moon is fantastic an the last shot incredible.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty shots! I love the woodpecker and the Doves look cute all puffed up to stay warm. My chickens do the same thing when it's cold! Birds of a feather... :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos,Eileen!Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteDear Eileen, so far I have enjoyed all of your posts and I know I will do so also in the future! Great photos - I am amazed! CHrista
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series Eileen… that close encounter with the moon is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful shots! I love the red-bellied woodpeckers, and your moon shot is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteA great serie!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you!
I love your birds and your lovely skies, Eileen!!! Wonderful captures as always! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteThe moon shots are incredible! And the birds are adorable as always and they are lucky to have you taking care of them.
ReplyDeleteNice pastel sky to grace your snowy yard full of colorful birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and so beautiful birds
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Fantastic sequence of shots!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous moon shot!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bold detail of the little woodpecker. The mourning doves look quite plump with those fluffed out feathers. And beautiful mix of colours in your skies.
ReplyDeleteawww poor doves, it must be so cold for them and it always breaks my heart.
ReplyDeletethe moon has been gorgeous and the sunsets as well. you captured both beautifully!!
Beautiful photos...love those of the moon!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI loved your photos!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!
Your photos are beautiful, and the redbellied woodpecker is adorable..Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful morning moon capture. The entire series is captivating.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Red-bellied woodpecker, I just love those guys. Your sky shots are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOur snow came and went but looks like we have more arriving tomorrow.
Great moon shots for SWF and fantastic photography ~ thanks, carol, xxx ~ Merry Xmas to you ^_^
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty birds. I sometimes wonder how they survive the extreme cold we get around here.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Eileen, all of them. I love the second shot of the doves. And the full moon!
ReplyDeleteYou have quite a variety of interesting birds. Good for you keeping them fed this winter.
ReplyDeleteGreat SWF images.
So cool how you got the moon and Jupiter together! Love the detail and clarity on your moon shot.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful is the doves photo, Eileen!
ReplyDeletethanks for all the superb bird shots you shared all year. i thoroughly enjoyed them.
ReplyDeletehappy holidays.
Love your photos!!
ReplyDeleteThose doves do look cold!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots Eileen. Beautiful! Happy SWF and a very Merry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteEileen,I wish you & your family Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHope those birds can survive.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your moon and sky shots, Eileen. Thanks for dropping by :)
Superb skylines, and the birds, great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love the woodpecker. Happy Weekend, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture of moon. You always take these shots so well.
ReplyDeleteStunning captures Eileen!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos. I specially like the first photo, the woodpecker is so handsone and its colours are so nicely complemented by the background
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of your birds and the moon, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family!
Hi Eileen, Loving those woodpeckers! All of the photographs today are great. Have a super weekend. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy birding!
ReplyDeleteHi,Eileen. Nice captures. There are many beautiful photos in this post. I like the moon photo very much. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, Eileen, especially of the moon. And I haven't seen mourning doves in a long time, I don't think they make it to my neck of the woods. I miss their call...
ReplyDeleteWonderful skies and lovely critters, Eileen! I love those woodpeckers!
ReplyDeletewhat a treat today!
ReplyDeletebeautiful skies and gorgeous birds!
thanks for a really nice post!
big hugs~
Lovely feathered friends Eileen :) I hope to see you tomorrow with Saturday's Critters :)
ReplyDeleteLove the puffy doves and the shot of the moon and Jupiter is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love your capture of the moon. Those puffed-up doves sure have a cold perch.
ReplyDeleteamazing moon shots! love also the bird photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful shots of your birds; I love the Red-bellied Woodpecker. What a treat to have him in your garden! Have a great weekend. Jo
ReplyDeleteNice pictures - I like the icy twigs.
ReplyDeleteI will always take too cold over too hot - which is a bit of a problem really given I live somewhere hot!!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
PS: thanks for all the comments this year!
All shots are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, specially moon shots...
ReplyDeleteo, those doves seem to have a very cold place to sit on. :(
ReplyDeleteOh My God, the moon looks spectacular Eileen! So beautiful and so close :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen for your post on our blog!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, RW & SK