So many changes lately, longer days, warmer weather (mostly), grass, plants and weeds growing well and furious activity in the bird world.
The colours are a bit overwhelming but welcome. I went out for a walk recently and took a few pictures (400-500 actually) and want to share some of them with you today.
First here is a recently fledged golden crowned sparrow, having difficulty perching on the fence in my backyard, and looking a little baffled.
Now on the Camellia bush, which is blooming early this year.
Now here is a sparrow on the hummingbird feeder; how does this work? Seems to be looking for advice.
So down at the park, this red wing blackbird was trying to move the pesky photographer away from its' nest.
A pair of golden crowned sparrows.
A different red wing, same scenario:
This one got so close to me that I had to back up to focus!
A yellow-rumped warbler (thanks to T. for identification)
Female red wing, same motive as her more colourful mate.
Time to stop for a swing.
Not to be outdone by the natural colour around them, these shoes have something to say as well.
A house sparrow.
Oh, that gives me an idea............
The colours are a bit overwhelming but welcome. I went out for a walk recently and took a few pictures (400-500 actually) and want to share some of them with you today.
First here is a recently fledged golden crowned sparrow, having difficulty perching on the fence in my backyard, and looking a little baffled.
So down at the park, this red wing blackbird was trying to move the pesky photographer away from its' nest.
A pair of golden crowned sparrows.
Flowering currant I think.
This one got so close to me that I had to back up to focus!
A yellow-rumped warbler (thanks to T. for identification)
Female red wing, same motive as her more colourful mate.
He:
She:
Time to stop for a swing.
Not to be outdone by the natural colour around them, these shoes have something to say as well.
A house sparrow.
Beautiful tulips and hellebores:
And finally, a chickadee, having a drink of water and then staying for a short chat.
Another swing, well ........
Oh, that gives me an idea............
So I have been busy painting again this week, maybe inspired by Spring and the day, here is what I have for you this week:
It's called "Swing Shift" and it is a watercolour. For more information on this original follow this link to GillianOlsonArt.blogspot.ca and for cards and prints www.pswhimsy.com (gallery tab - Teddies, Tigers and Toys collection.
Sorry to everyone that could not see the owl picture last week, I hope these are more successful. I hope you can see that they are well camouflaged. These were forwarded to me by my pal Judy.
Well all that remains is for me to wish you a very happy Whimsy Wednesday, thanks for dropping by, until next week .......
