Scenes from my backyard (pic heavy)...

[Jst1mr]

The mood seems a bit dark here lately as we all ponder what is to come. I thoughtI could brighten things up a bit by showing some pics, all taken in my backyard, through the various seasons. I am nowhere near the picture taking masters that normally post here, but here we go...

Some favorite spring birds:
Rose Breasted Grosbeaks

Baltimore Oriole

This Indigo Bunting knows how to keep cool:

King of the roost, apparently...

Oh-Oh, lock up the chickens!

Also some beautiful moths and butterflies:
Cecropia Moth

Luna Moth

A couple of a Sphinx Moth

And a Swallowtail on the Azaleas:

Fall settles in:

These guys are hard on the landscaping...

This guy needs another year or so of "aging"...

Fall brings a couple surprises....
New to us, a Pine Grosbeak

And a bit of a surpirise at this latitude, this showy fellow

Our "outside" Christmas tree

And our Goose is cooked...Yum!

Hope you enjoyed the distraction!

 

[C.S.63]

Very Nice, and Thank You

 

[brucev]

Thank you for this post. I appreciate your sharing these pictures.

 

[pluspea]

I always enjoy pics like these; well done.

 

[Mickey D]

You have some beautiful birds out there.

 

[opaul]

Thanks and you are a gentleman and scholar with good taste!

 

[Bib]

It's threads like this one that make me happy that Al Gore invented the Internet.

 

[bob1956]

Those pictures are very soothing, Isn't nature awsome. Thanks for the refreshing moment.

 

[tekarra]

Very nice backyard!

 

[wyo-man]

Thanks, I needed some soothing photos today..........

wyo-man

 

[Quick10]

Great pics!

 

[Jst1mr]

Thanks for all the nice comments!

 

[Brazer]

Like the pictures

I really like the pictures, but the last one is how I got my 6pack abs.

 

[counting cou]

envious of your back yard,,,,lucky guy,,,,probably made your luck tho

 

[tom turner]

Thanks for posting! That's exactly why I post birds occasionally here too!

 

[gfy1960]

Your backyard is a wildlife preserve? Those are wonderful pictures. You must spend a lot of time just sitting and watching.
I'm jealous.

 

[Jst1mr]

Thanks for posting! That's exactly why I post birds occasionally here too!

Thanks, Tom, though I blush to hold up a snapshot next to the quality photography you post...

Your backyard is a wildlife preserve? Those are wonderful pictures. You must spend a lot of time just sitting and watching.
I'm jealous.

Yep, we have spent a lot of time and energy putting in plantings to attract all kinds of critters - combine that with a passion for low-n-slow BBQ, and many hours are spent on the patio!

 

[riderrick65]

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All I can say is, GREAT PICS.! ..... I wish I lived in an environment like that, with nature at your door step.

 

[Etemmu]

Appreciate your pics-nice way to lighten my mood for a minute! Well done

 

[thomasinaz]

Thank you for those wonderful pictures. That's a back yard anyone would be proud to spend time in!