As I sat drinking my morning cup o'tea, my dream
came true ... a gorgeous hark is sitting
on the bird feeder. As I glanced up, BE STILL MY
HEART!!! Camera!! Oops! camera on kitchen table ... how do I get off my chair without scaring him. After a couple minutes VERY quietly I slinked out to kitchen to get my camera that is ALWAYS on my desk, harumph!
He just sits there staring into the house, I snap the picture & he flew away. I was so excited ... you can never imagine!
So as the sun rose & my day started, I glimpsed at the awesome blossoms ...
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ENDS Friday, April 29
The final autumn/winter leaf gently rests in the bird bath waters ...
The skies are azure blue, the flag proudly waves in my garden ...
Ms.squirrel & wee bird look at one another during their breakfast break ...
My tulips open their petals reaching to the heavens ...
The hyacinth & crocus fragrances linger in the morning air ...
Mrs. robin has returned to once again nest just above the pergola, amongst the beauty
of the cherry blossoms ...
Miss weeping cherry has blossomed her second year, so delicate ...
The dogwoods are full ...
... & ever so elegant, my favorite tree as is the lilac ...
And as dusk gently graces the horizon, our neighbors field is beautifully dotted with the herd of deer at 7:30PM daily.
Love seeing the pretty exterior of your home. And the squirel pic is just too funny!
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Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Ohhhhh, loved all the photos. You really captured the magnificent simple pleasures of Mother Nature. Thanks for sharing. Susan
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos, I just love nature...thank you for sharing your corner of the world with us.
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Karyn
I love the deer on the horizon.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very happy post. So glad you got the bird's photo portrait.
How did you manage to catch your hawk outside your window. So very close to the window. I miss the wildlife that we use to have before they built all of the houses around us. I enjoyed your sharing all of the pictures. You have a wonderful day. Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are ABSOLUTELY gorgeous! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteHi my sweet friend,
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures you have taken .. Nature, and everything God created roaming around anew !! I just love this time of year, and really enjoy all the sights, sounds, and smells of everything around .. Your yard, gardens and home are gorgeous, and so peaceful and serene looking !! I'll be over in a BiT to share a cup a tea and chat with you on your porch :)
Your home is like your heart !! Gracious and beautiful !! Thanks for sharing such sweetness ~
Love to you sweet one ~TeA~ xo
Sooo beautiful too, seeing the flag waving ..
It looks like you had a magnificent day!!! I'm SO Happy you got the picture of the hawk... AND what would we do without Squirrel Proof Feeders, hehe!
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Hugs,
Donna
What an amazing picture of the hawk! And he was just sitting there looking into your house {shivers}!! All of your pictures are fantastic. I love the squirrel saying a sweet hello to the bird! How cute. And your garden surrounding the flag is so beautiful. Great post, Marydon!
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Jane
Congrats on capturing the hawk. Your lawn and garden looks nice.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got that photo too Marydon! What a neat thing to see and so close!!
ReplyDeleteJust waiting for warmth here in Michigan for my trees to open their buds and flowers!!
Hugs~
Gorgeous! ALL of it! Thanks for sharing your beauty with us! BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteYour home is just gorgeous! And all the wildlife....ahhh take me away! ;)
ReplyDeleteI once had a hawk sitting on my back fence and oohed and awed over him....until he swooped down and caught a sparrow. I was in shock! The squealing from the sparrow was aweful, thank goodness he flew away with it. I guess when I say I feed wild birds, I really do fed all the wild birds!
Love the squirrel and birdie photo.
Yes, between the wedding plans and my divorce things are just a popping.....keeping me on my toes thats for sure.
Take care dear friend, have a great weekend!
*hugs*deb
How neat you got the picture of the hawk, Marydon. I would have been excited too. Your flowers are beautiful, and I love the deer photos too.
ReplyDeleteIt just makes you feel good on a day like that.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos and that hawk was gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Marydon, Spring has "sprung" at your beautiful home!!! And the bird and your garden are purely amazing!!
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Cindy
Such beautiful signs of Spring in your area! It's been raining for the last 4 days here and cold, even chances of flurries tonight...I won't complain, though, not with all the tornadoes going on all over the place!! That picture of the squirrel and birdie is too cute:-) My tulips and daffodils still haven't bloomed and the trees have no buds as yet. Hopefully soon!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteahhhhh spring has sprung in YOUR garden!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful acrobats you captured in your gardens! Your pictures are simply amazin' sweetie! I always seem to miss those great shots...the critters hide while I jolt to the the camera.
ReplyDeleteGod bless ya and have a glorious day my friend!!!
I love your pics and the way you capture it all. As well as your music. Spring is beautiful.. Thank you for your comments on my post. I cherish them all...Susie
ReplyDeleteHI Marydon! OH, look at all the creatures! That's amazing the hawk got so close to your window! Your yard looks so pretty and wave flags wave! Spring has sprung at your house.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi sweetie,
ReplyDeleteThings looks so lovely at your place! You are so green there!
The hawks have been flying in the field behind our place and I will see them dive and the go up with a vole in their beaks. I sure hope they stick around, our vole problem here in Idaho is out of control.
I love the picture of that darling little bird and squirrel. SO cute!
love to you,
Those tulips are absolutely gorgeous...I've never seen such a beautiful color combination as that. It is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAs for the azure blue skies; can't even complain about God's choice of color--Carolina Blue :)
I enjoyed all of your pictures..thew hawk one was unreal..wow! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post with such gorgeous pics from your home. Love the flag flying high in your garden. We never take ours down either, with spotlight for after dark.
Love the pic of the hawk. What great timing that was and the sweet bird and the squirel is an adorable photo.
The deer is an awesome sight. I miss that from living in the country in Ohio. The deer used to come by every morning and evening in their herd. Just gorgeous.
Hope your weather is calm for awhile.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Big hugs, Celestina Marie
Wonderful springtime photos! Love seeing where you live!
ReplyDeleteWonderful springtime photos! Love seeing where you live!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is fabulous, It looks like you have a wild life reserve!
ReplyDeleteCarol
No wonder that hawk stopped to visit! Your place is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect day! That squirrel made me laugh; such funny creatures, aren't they? Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Love the hawk, Marydon. You caught him in perfect silhouette. And the deer are lovely. You must have fun watching them.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots from your beautiful garden and yard! I love that bird and squirrel hanging out together! Some very mean robins ran off a silly squirrel from my crab apple tree. Those birds are so naughty!
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