Birdcam Photography for Thursday Challenge

 Last spring/summer I purchased a birdcam and it  has been the source of many photo delights to me.  When I had seen Rose-breasted grosbeaks in my yard, last spring I rushed to set my birdcam on a tripod to catch the beauty of this bird!  And my quest was successful.  I am eager for this season's return of the birds.

photography is this week's photographic theme for Thursday's Challenge. To view more photos posted on this theme, or to join in on the fun yourself, just 'click' on the highlighted name.

A Helicopter in the Sky for Skywatch Friday

 

Its quite a surprise when driving down a busy highway encountering many headlights of traffic coming towards you, but it is quite a different experience when you see a headlight in the sky flying towards you. The unexpected headlight in the sky was a helicopter from nearby CFB Gagetown.

 

 

 My thanks to Yogi, the new host of Skywatch Fridayhttp://skyley.blogspot.com/ for continuing to host this very popular Friday skywatch meme. If you would like to post your own photos or just enjoy looking to see the photographic offerings of others, please scroll down this page and look upon the right hand side to click on the skywatch logo to go to the meme. A happy Friday to all

Happy Valentines Day!

  I could not believe the patterning on this Calico Pennant Damselfly when I found it several years ago.  I have not see this species since, but its image has served me well on previous valentine's Days.
A wish for a HValentines to all viewers and followers!

Hungry Birds During the Blizzard

 

Common Repoll on the snow

 here were lots of little Redpolls around yesterday during the big snowtorm.  They were swarming this Plum  tree (shown above)where  a feeder was hanging on a lower branch

   and the ground under the feeder was full of little birds

The sock feeder full of niger seed was the most popular feeding spot.
Throughout the stormy day we were also host to Blue Jays, Tree Sparrows, Red polls and one Harty Woodpecker.

 

Did we get snow? Yes , lots of it and today we have to get our driveway cleared out. The lions share of the job goes to my husband, but I will be helping  too.

stray Cats

Yesterday afternoon I saw two stray cats in Bird Alley.  The little grey one I had seen walk through our yard before.  The beautiful orange one though, I had not seen before.  Both cats looked healthy and in good condition.  I think perhaps they have homes as they appear to be well fed and strong. I don't think they are feral cats.  I hope not.
  Early this morning before full light the smaller grey cat was in Bird Alley again, perched on a railing in our pergola.

A plea to Groundhogs out there

Dear Mr Groundhog,

Don’t be afraid,

If your shadowy image you see

Please DO NOT FLEE!

Stay around without fear

And let us know that spring is drawing near.

A sunny or cloudy day

Shouldn’t a legend make

For, anyway, many think you’re just a fake

Enjoy your day that’s named just for you

And please give us a good report, please do!

Because dear Mr. Groundhog,

I believe in you.

sunset for Skywatch Friday

                                    The colours in the sky were vibrant and rich.  Above is what I call a ribbon candy sky

                    And as the colours began to depart the clouds changed into thin strips of colour.

  Above, a calm of beauty and colour reflected in the early evening sky, a pastel mix of pink and blue.

  After a full day of high winds and rain and power outages, the evening sky took on a beauty as if a peace offering for the violent weather of the day; spreading calm and beauty over the early evening.  but the colour  was as fleeting as was the temperature of the day ,which was a high of +10 C, a wonderful change from our freezing temperatures of the previous weeks,  but January is now past, welcome February.  I hope you have good weather days in store for us.

 y thanks to the hosts of Skywatch Fridayhttp://skyley.blogspot.com/ for continuing to host this very popular Friday skywatch meme. If you would like to post your own photos or just enjoy looking to see the photographic offerings of others, please scroll down this page and look upon the right hand side to click on the skywatch logo to go to the meme. A happy Friday to all