a big blurry one for the theme of #Birdbutts for #BirdOfTheDay

a four pack of feathered fliers for #BirdOfTheDay some a bit fuzzy, but #Outstretched. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Belted Kingfisher Red-Tailed Hawk Adult Bald Eagle and Osprey

oblivious to my presence as they watch the birds below on a snowy day.. #catfun

my last get outside and #MostRecent #BirdOfTheDay was over a week ago and I was happy to watch all phases of this Great Blue Heron's mastery of finding, catching, and working to prepare this big Northern Pike.

the peacefulness of the snow, the warmth of the Northern Cardinal.. enjoy your holiday!

a Northern Cardinal hoping for a snack to be delivered. #BirdOfTheDay #AboutTheKids

a colorful early start today before Winter Solstice is official and Vivaldi's Winter is reaching every inch of the house. Good Morning!

Mallards warming in early sun while feeding the other day. good morning and enjoy the day!

the Lilac's fall growth decorated from Sunday's snowfall... the center cluster of leaves looks like an Iris in bloom...maybe! Good Morning!

a Hummingbird in June enjoying the quiet at the end of day. I will be taking a break for a bit. Enjoy the little things! #daybyday

a Green Heron #BirdOfTheDay cleaning up to start it's day, it almost looks a bit down in the other photo. #MorningLight

A White Throated Sparrow #BirdOfTheDay theme #HeadShot Enjoy the day!

a Great Blue Heron enjoying the end of day sun #OnTheEdge for #BirdOfTheDay and a Great Blue Heron moving through the muck along the edge hoping for luck in catching a meal.

It is an overcast day and this dandelion popping out of the leaves is like a little ray of sunshine! #littlethings

A Baltimore Oriole #Hangingaround for #BirdOfTheDay

from the "my stuff" collection #AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVowels Iridescent Abalone Shell

Observation.. of the watcher being watched #AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVowel

splashing Grackles for the #YellowEyes theme #BirdOfTheDay

a beautiful chilly start today...good morning! #littlethings

another overcast day, and this little hawk looked like it was about to do the 'Cha Cha Slide'... 'left foot stomp' #littlethings

agility equals fearlessness of the Bald Eagle for these birds on a wire #BirdOfTheDay #mob #birdonawire

a Green Heron at lift off #BirdOfTheDay alt theme #Silhouette

a Solitary Sandpiper on a short stop in May. #BirdOfTheDay #Waders

a White Throated Sparrow in its puffy pose #BirdOfTheDay #Round

a rainy start, so here is a squirrel on an early breakfast run from a year ago today. Good Morning!

A juvenile Eagle and a Red Shouldered Hawk for the #BirdofTheDay #Mottled

they tried..great concept..even tried giving it away.. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekUforUnloved

it was a beautiful day in February when I watched this Eagle watch me.. #BirdOfTheDay #StareDown

a Cedar Waxwing happy with a beak full of fluff.. not happy to see me! #BirdofTheDay #StareDown

"Throw it out" .. Nope! Well worn, beat up, full of holes from Pyracanthra, cat claws, and wild roses. Has survived a couple of decades and has more to go. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekUforUnloved

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision "Weakest Link"

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision Switch

a summer stop for this Great Egret.. and a Double Breasted Cormorant. #Birdoftheday #beaksopen

one of my backyard buddies in the fall and winter is the dark-eyed Junco #birdoftheday #ShadesofGrey

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision Big Blue Marble (PBS)

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision Shameless

The otters were here splashing, playing, and fishing. I couldn't get a decent photo, so here is an otterless capture from this morning's beautiful start. Good Morning!

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision CHiPs

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision Rescue Me

a friendly fall Autumn Meadowhawk Dragonfly that hung out with me last week #littlethings #insectThursday #WorldKindnessDay

a pair of Mallards basking in the last bit of winter sun #birdoftheday #DucksOutofWater

##AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision I Spy

a little chilly with a fun sky start today..good morning! #littlethings

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision Wings

Spring nest building day for these two Brown Thrashers #Birdoftheday #birdsontheground #Twosday

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision Leave it to Beaver

just a bit ago.. the winds bringing the cold front with dark clouds and the last bit of sun.. #littlethings

Bob, Susan, Gordon and the rest! "One of the these things" Sesame Street #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision

twice in a week, two years ago, two different Ruby Crowned Kinglets 20 miles apart..lifer and last sighting. #birdoftheday #least

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision Green Acres