The Changing Seasons: January 2019
I can truly say that this entire month has been about birds. There have been a few more pictures here and there, but effectively? Birds. All birds all the time.
The birds help keep me sane in an insane world.
And there are so many MORE bird pictures. Buy a couple of feeders, get a good lens and a camera and you don’t have to worry about the world. You just have to worry about catching a picture of a chickadee diving off the feeder.
And there are many woodpeckers, either a lot of Goldfinches or Warblers or both (take your pick, I personally have given up identifying anything) … and a new bird, the “house finch” — a little red finch that came from Texas via a whole lot of pet stores who weren’t allowed to sell wild birds in cages, so they just let them go and now, they live here.
About The Changing Seasons
The Changing Seasons is a monthly challenge where bloggers around the world share what’s been happening in their month — and show how the weather has changed. Right now, there’s a lot of weather changing because this thing called “climate change” is affecting many countries all over the world.
You can call it whatever you want, but it’s here and it’s going to get a lot worse. If we can do nothing else, we can take pictures and talk about … the weather. Because the weather matter and it’s going to matter more and more as we ignore the problems this planet faces.
If you would like to join in, here are the guidelines:
The Changing Seasons Version One (photographic):
- Each month, post 5-20 photos in a gallery that you feel represent your month
- Don’t use photos from your archive. Only new shots.
- Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them
The Changing Seasons Version Two (you choose the format):
- Each month, post a photo, recipe, painting, drawing, video, whatever that you feel says something about your month
- Don’t use archive stuff. Only new material!
- Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so others can find them.
If you do a ping-back to SuLeslie’s post at the following link:
https://zimmerbitch.wordpress.com/2019/01/26/the-changing-seasons-january-2019/
she can update your post with links to everyone else’s.
Categories: #Birds, #Photography, Blackstone Valley, climate, climate change, Weather, Winter
Beautiful birds; beautiful photos. I understand your search for sanity in an insane world. I’m driving myself crazy thinking about the environmental cost of a road trip to see my dad — who is 86 and ill.
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I’m in a frenzy about a rotting piece of porch under the French doors on the porch. I spent whatever money I had on a lens and now I have no money to fix my house. Being poor totally sucks, doesn’t it?
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Yep 🙁
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I like this idea. I wished I could have provided photos. I’m still trying to figure out this new system. I’d love to change the font alone, but I wrote about my experiences for January. That will suffice for now until I figure this out.
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I think there’s usually some kind of explanation of how this stuff works on WordPress’s website. Give it a try. You have nothing to lose.
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Thank you, I’ll have to make the time! 🙂
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What joy those little creatures bring to the world.
Leslie
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It’s the colors. If they were all drab and gray, we wouldn’t like them as much. I’m pretty sure that’s what’s wrong with pigeons. They aren’t pretty enough.
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Some have remarkable colours but even the pigeon can be interesting to watch.
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But not to sit under.
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you’re right there…chuckle…
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Indeed, Leslie, indeed.
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🙂
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Oh my, I so relate to the sentiments you expressed.
My birds get me through many days. Especially the Hummers. I know how lucky I am that they are here year round.
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I used to get hummers when I had fuchsia. I never photographed them, but they like red, cup-shaped flowers and it was one of the many reasons I liked growing them. I hope they bring back fuchsias, but maybe I’ll just stick with bird feeders.
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Do you they know you’re there and are giving you their best sides?
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The always know I’m there and as long as I keep the door between us, they are okay with it. I think I’m getting the good side.
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Enjoyed the pictures of your birds. Thanks for sharing.
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Truly, my pleasure!
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👍🙏
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You definitely have a wonderful group of birds — and you’re capturing them beautifully!
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It rained a lot and the windows are all dirty again. I’m hoping my lens will see through the murk!
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I am not a bird maven but I love these pictures, especially the ECUs. Really wonderful!
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