Around the yard

Happy Thankful Thursday!
I am sharing some of my yard bird and skies shots taking from my deck or my dining room window. On November 18th we saw a beautiful sunrise from our deck, the low laying clouds all turned a pretty pink. 

November 18th, I enjoyed watching the Carolina Wren and a Dark-eyed Junco from my window.

November 19th a Dark-eyed Junco

A pretty sky on November 19th

On November 23, the male Downy Woodpecker was seen on my deck railing.

November 24th I think this American Robin was trying to eat some of the Pokeberries.

November 24th, my morning bird watching from my window I was able to see the American Robin, a female Downy Woodpecker and some Blue Jays.

November 24th, I enjoyed several Blue Jays on the deck railing.

The waxing crescent moon on November 24th 

I am thankful I live in an area where I can see various species of birds visiting my backyard.  
I am thankful for my camera (Canon SX40)  with it's awesome optical and digital zoom. It is getting old, I hope it hangs in there. 
I am always thankful for your visits and your comments.


Thank you Michelle for hosting. Thankful Thursday

Thank you to the hosts of   Skywatch Friday


Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments. Have a happy day!

Eagles and more

Hello, I am linking up with Mosaic Monday and Our World Tuesday.

Today is my birthday and I am wishing to see a new bird. A Common Redpoll or a Crossbill sighting would be nice. I do not wish for much do I ?

On Saturday, hubby and I took a ride up to the Susquehanna River to see the Bald Eagles. This is a great time of year to see lots of eagles and juvie eagles migrating besides the year round eagles.

There was one tree with five eagles but only these two were sitting close enough to get them in the same shot.

It is hard looking straight up into a tree for a good shot. The lighting is usually horrible.

 
After leaving the river we made a stop at the Susquehanna State Park picnic grounds. I loved the reflection of the trees in this pond.

A Kingfisher was sitting in a tree near the pond. Of course there were a lot of branches all around it. I am on a quest to get a decent Kingfisher photo.

A pretty female Dark-eyed Junco was also near the pond. Yesterday started off a cold and windy day but it warmed up by the time we reached the picnic grounds. Nice weather for a walk and some birding.

I hope you enjoyed my eagles and photos.
To see more wonderful photos and mosaics please visit Mosaic Monday and Our World Tuesday
 Thanks to Mary of Mosaic Monday and to the hosting group of Our World Tuesday: Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia and Sandy .  Thanks also for stopping by to see my post.  I wish everyone a happy week!