Friday, September 21, 2012

Around the yard

For my Green Day and  Camera Critters  and I'd-Rather-B-Birdin
I am taking a walk around my yard and sharing some  flowering plants and a few birds and critters.


A bluejay molting.


A cute chipmunk enjoying my birdseed.


One of my regular yardbirds is the White-Breasted Nuthatch.



The birds are not the only ones that like this feeder. My last post showed a Grosbeak inside feeder chowing down on the birdseed.

These impatiens have been blooming since last spring. They do look pretty next to our driveway.


To see more beautiful photos and cute critters please visit: Green Day  and Camera Critters and I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the gracious host Fiona of Green Day, Misty Dawn of Camera Critters and to Anni of I'd Rather-B-birdin.  Thanks for visiting my blog and post. I wish everyone a very safe and happy weekend.

57 comments:

Elizabeth Edwards said...

wow, i never knew inpatients would last into the summer... wow... usually they die out around here. cute views. (:

Anonymous said...

Your photos are so pretty and I giggle when I look at the squirrel thief!!!!!

TexWisGirl said...

chippies always make me smile, and that squirrel makes me laugh! too cute!

Rohrerbot said...

You do the same. Your birds are always nice to see around your place. That chipmunk is cute. Glad it's the weekend. Have fun wherever your going:)

Maude Lynn said...

The squirrel in the feeder cracked me up! What grace!

eastcoastlife said...

Love the cute chipmunk and the lovely birds. Living in a busy and crowded city, these are rare sights for me.

Linda said...

Such nice shots of the critters and stuff in your yard! Hope you have a great weekend. We are camping and going to a bluegrass festival tomorrow, so probably won't be online much.

Debbie said...

awww love those little nuthatches!

and it looks like everyone is enjoying that funny little feeder!!

have a great weekend!!

Barbara F. said...

I enjoyed my walk around your yard, Eileen,the squirrels are the cutest. xo

Cloudy said...

Das sind so niedliche Fotos...

Lieben Gruß
CL

Bob Bushell said...

Love the Chipmunk, isn't it gorgeous.

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely photos, what a cute chipmunk!

Chaparral Earth said...

Those Nuthatches are cute to watch. Over here they are called by the Swedish name - "Nötväcka" which is pronounced ( nert - vecka )

They almost defy gravity when you see them on trees and branches.


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DIMI said...

You are so lucky Eileen!Living near nature!And see all those wonderful animals!I love the chipmunk !!So cute!Amazing photos!
Wish you a grate weekend!
Dimi...

Going Native said...

I love watching birds at the feeders. I am learning a lot about their habits. - http://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/

chica said...

Adoráveis bichinho0s!Lindo!beijos,ótimo fim de semana e OUTONO!

rainfield61 said...

Your feeder is generous to everyone.

joy said...

I loved your lovely creatures:) They are so sweet. I wish I have them too in my bakyard:)
Thanks for visiting!

Ivy, Phyllis and Me! said...

Hello Eileen, What a great photo of a chipmunk....do you know I have never seen one. Oh and I love the bluejay, bless him, he looks like he needs a good wash and brush-up. What is a Gosbeak? is it a form of squirrel. Don't worry, your photos are lovely. Best Wishes Daphne

Sivinden said...

Lovely creatures!

Anonymous said...

Looks like your place is a great spot to hang out! That little squirrel is really into his meal!

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous photos of nature! I especially like that squirrel backside!

Anonymous said...

wundervolle Momente :D

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Connie Smiley said...

All those happy critters could testify to what a delightful place you have, Eileen, as can we. I especially love that little chipmunk.

Montanagirl said...

Cute little Chipmunk! I pretty much have the squirrels "Baffled" in our yard (no pun intended). lol

Vores have said...

Nice pictures you show.
Wish you a good weekend :)
Hanne Bente

Karin M. said...

Wonderful pictures .... so pretty little animals.
Love greetings, Karin

Carol said...

Lots going on in your yard! The chipmunk is so cute. Pretty impatiens. Mine didn't do well after a great start. My gardener said there is something going on with impatiens here and he can't plant them next year, some kind of disease or something. I think the New Guinea impatiens are ok to plant though.

Suz said...

Great photos. I like photos of nature-especially birds. So hard for me to catch.

Shey said...

Lovely views and bird shots. Esp love the squirrel in compromising position. Too funny. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Those tree rats are hilarious, aren't they! Always getting into everything... =)

Unknown said...

That feeder is really something!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

The squirrel could drop into the basket.

Unknown said...

Hi Eileen, Found you at Camera Critters and love your bird photo's. The world sure would be a sad place without the birds and other beautiful critters..love your pictures and I'm now following you..Very nice..

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

You have a great wildlife refuge right in your back yard.

DeniseinVA said...

I loved this walk around your garden Eileen. And I loved the photos. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Indrani said...

Wonderful captures. Love the squirrel's tail. :)
Have a great Sunday!

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Lighthousegal said...

Wonderful photos. I have noticed the birds here are beginning their molting process too. They look a bit odd while going through that, but still beautiful.
I miss my chipmunks, the neighborhood stray cat nabbed both of them,
Happy Sunday!

eden said...

Beautiful photos, Eileen! I love your impatients. They grow so well.

mick said...

Beautiful birds and very cute "critters".

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Nice wildlife in your yard! My, those Impatiens really stuck around! Here in south Florida we had an Iguana that loved to eat their blossoms.

Nefertiti said...

se qu ils sont beaux,merci du partage !

bon dimanche !

Hootin Anni said...

Oh gosh, that squirrel just cracks me up!!! And the lovely deep rich color of the impatiens...beautiful!!! Yep, I noticed the other day that some of the cardinals here are molting too. And the white breasted Nuthatch....sweet!!! As is the chipmunk!! You have so much going for you in your own backyard!!!

Thanks for linking up at the Bird D'Pot this weekend, and also dropping by Hootin' Anni's!!!!

JunieRose2005 said...

I love seeing all your animals and birds, especially the Chipmonk as we don't see them around here!

Tiago Braga said...

So cute, love this photos, the birds and the squirls, cute cute

Michael said...

Great set of critters. Wish we had chipmunks in UK.

Pia said...

The chipmunk makes me laugh loud! Nice shots from your visitors. And flowers!

Jenn Jilks said...

I am so soaking up the flora and fauna we expect to remain scarce soon.
Thanks for sharing yours!

Cheers from Cottage Country!

Adam Jones said...

I really like the white throated Nuthatch. Different to our European Nuthatch.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Your critters are always busy!


Visiting from a little late from camera critters.

Have a blessed Sunday.
Rose

Betty Manousos said...

lol that squirrel thief is so adorable!

lovely uplifting post!

beautiful photos as well.
i totally enjoyed it.

theconstantwalker said...

Wonderful images Eileen... I'll swap you my squirrels for your chipmunks any day of the week..

A Colorful World said...

That squirrel thinks getting inside the feeder is a good idea too! :-) Your impatiens are gorgeous!

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Fantastic scenes from your yard!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Gorgeous yard -- how come the jay molts this time of year? Seems like he'd need his feathers as it turns cold.

lenalima said...

Adorei o esquilo!
bjs

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