Our World, My World

Happy Monday everyone!


The beginning of May is usually a great time for seeing the migrant birds passing through our neighborhood and for seeing the local breeder return.  From my yard I can hear the Scarlet Tanagers, Ovenbirds and Wood Thrush calling loudly. 

The Ovenbird is one of the loudest birds, when we go out for a walk on the fire road, their sounds come from every direction. 

The Great Blue Herons get can get loud fussing with each on the nest. One day I watched a few herons chase a Bald Eagle away. My world has turned green and we are seeing various blooms in the yard and in the forest.  

If you look closely you can see two herons nest, there is a heron at the top and just the heron's head on the lower nest. 

We found around 6 Pink Lady Slipper plants along the fire road, they have been found growing in the same spots for years now. 

The Pink Lady Slipper is a native wild orchid.

Thanks for your visit today!  I hope you enjoyed my post and photos.


Thanks to Angie the host of  Mosaic Monday

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Check out the links above, I hope to see you there. Thanks to the hosts today. Enjoy your day and new week.


As always I thank you for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments.

Saturday's Critters #281

Welcome to Saturday's Critters !


If you love all God's creatures like I do and also like to blog about them and take critter photos this is where you can share your critter post. Link up your post and share your critters, join in with my critter party ! You can share any kind of critters the real ones, pretend ones, statues and paintings, a new or old post!

These are images and birds seen around April 22-26th.  I was still seeing some winter birds like the Dark-eyed Junco and White-throated Sparrows. My spring/summer birds and some migrants are moving through. It is my favorite time of the year for bird watching. 

The Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrows and even the Red-breasted Nuthatch were still being seen April 22-25th. 

April 24th, the Pine Siskins are still here. I was seeing 6-8 Pine Siskins at my feeders. 

I enjoyed seeing the Pine Siskins fighting for a space at the feeders. I also saw a few American Goldfinches. 

The Blue Jays were enjoying the suet ball feeder. 

April 22nd  my Ruby-throated Hummingbird has a few spot to sit and watch his feeder. 

On April 26th,  saw one lone Rose-breasted Grosbeak at my feeder.  A migrant, I believe this is the female. 

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Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Happy Thankful Thursday!


I love this pretty blue sky and the puffy white clouds. I am happy to see the trees and leaves turning green again. 

I am thankful for the Spring blossoms. Our Redbud tree is looking beautiful this year. 

"Spring a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be."

Hubby and I took a walk to the lake this day I found this beautiful male Red-breasted Merganser. 

He has a cute "hair-do".

A view of the lake, it was a nice day to outside.  As long as you can stand the pollen. 

This looks like a young Double-crested Cormorant. They are a common sight to see at our lake. 

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir

The sunset seen from our yard. I am thankful for the simple things.

I am thankful for  a pretty sunset.

I am thankful for all your visits and comments. 


Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday. 
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Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!

Around the Yard, April 2019

Hello, Happy Monday! 

I am sharing some blooms and birds from our yard. Spring has really sprung, blossoms and plants are blooming. As of April 22nd I am still seeing a mix of winter and spring birds.  The Great Blue Herons nesting nearby are always a treat to watch. I am happy to see my hummingbirds back in the yard and nesting nearby. 

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird sitting in the tree watching a squirrel above him. 

Blooms and blossoms around the yard. The Redbud tree is looking beautiful. I love the Bleeding Heart plant.

Some of my yard birds: The Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch, Purple Finch and White-breasted Nuthatch. Not in the photos but I am seeing the Red-breasted Nuthatch, White-throated Sparrows and even a Dark-eyed Junco both winter birds for me. They must like my yard. 

A squirrel high in the tree eating seeds or something?

A pretty sky day, love the puffy white clouds and the redbud tree.

I can watch the Great Blue Herons nest from my kitchen window, our deck and driveway. 

I have a pair of Pine Warblers that visit my feeders daily. 

Thanks for your visit today!  I hope you enjoyed my post and photos.


Thanks to Angie the host of  Mosaic Monday

Thanks to LadyFi  the host of Our World Tuesday!

Check out the links above, I hope to see you there. Thanks to the hosts today. Enjoy your day and new week.


As always I thank you for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments.

Saturday's Critters #280

Welcome to Saturday's Critters !


If you love all God's creatures like I do and also like to blog about them and take critter photos this is where you can share your critter post. Link up your post and share your critters, join in with my critter party ! You can share any kind of critters the real ones, pretend ones, statues and paintings, a new or old post!

The Northern Flicker posed nicely for me. 

Two Purple Finches on my sunflower seed feeder. 

A Purple Finch and in the background the Pine Siskin. April 16th I was still seeing 4-5 Pine Siskins at my feeders. 

I've been hearing the Eastern Phoebe before I finally saw in my yard. I have not seen one yet but I have also heard the Wood Thrush singing in the forest next to our home.  They have a lovely song. 

I appreciate and thank everyone who links up their post and for all the wonderful comments !









Here is a list of my linky parties;

Also visit:  I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the gracious host: Anni.

Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!