Saturday, January 25, 2014

Starlings, A Squirrel, And A Sweetie!

sharing with...
European Starlings (Winter Plumage)

sharing with...
Black Squirrel
 
sharing with...

Merfy
 
Beep (my granddaughter) is joining in these memes on her blog(Beep's Blog) 
She'd be thrilled if you stopped by.
 
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54 comments:

  1. I am seeing the Starlings outside my window today.. Pretty shot of the squirrel. And Merfy is just adorable, cute shot! Thanks for linking up to my Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!

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  2. those starling portraits are just gorgeous! merf is a doll. always love your squirrely pals.

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  3. Great bird shots! And love your little pooch too.

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  4. The little one on top looks as if he's resting -- so cute. Yay Merfy! What a sweetie he is!

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  5. The little one on top looks as if he's resting -- so cute. Yay Merfy! What a sweetie he is!

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  6. Merfy really is a sweetie! Really nice closeups of the starling!

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  7. Your starling photos, ones for a calendar for sure. And a squirrel for good measure, you have the perfect models right at your door. Cheers from Jean

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  8. Those starlings are just amazing, Karen.
    The patttern in their feathers is so beautiful.

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  9. i just started seeing sterlings again as well, that first image is adorable!!

    merfy always comes in first!!

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  10. Absolutely stunning photography.

    You never fail to amaze me, seriously just WOW. Well done, once again.

    Stay warm, it is coooooold!!!

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  11. You really are a wonder. The images are exquisite!

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  12. Beautiful critters! I love the second shot of the starling.

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  13. Merfy is the cutest dog in the world, but everything in your yard is wonderful. I love that squirrel picture,

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  14. Wow, love the close up in the first shot, almost as though he was posing for you. Great shots!

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  15. The winter plumage on the starlings is so strikingly beautiful! Great set...squirrel included! :)

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  16. Beautiful captures! Love the starlings.

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  17. Starlings really are quite beautiful as you have shown us, Karen!

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  18. What wonderful captures for the day, Karen!! I love the Starlings, the squirrel and, of course, Merfy!! Perfect pics to lighten my day!! Have a great weekend!

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  19. amazing colors. so vibrant & clean looking. ( :

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  20. Merfy is just the cutest little thing. And of course you know I love your squirrel shots.

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  21. Your starling pictures are amazing and as for Merfy - what a wee cutie. :))

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  22. Really nice close ups of the Starlings.

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  23. Great shots, it is surprising to see starlings in the snow. In Middle Europe they go in October to Africa.

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  24. Beautiful birds, sweet squirrel...but I do believe I've fallen in love with Merfy!!!

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  25. Nice shots. I have heard that starlings have a bad reputation, but you have shown them to be beautiful birds. And I saw a video of a large flock murmuring (is that the right word?). It was awesome!

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  26. nice shot of the squirrel with snow in it´s fur. :)

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  27. Fantastic Starlings, number 1 in my list. Brilliant photography.

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  28. Such great winter shots! The first starling looks a bit under the weather--I hope he's ok!

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  29. Awwww, these pictures are a tonic for the eyes, especially the last sweety. :)

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  30. Wonderful post ~ my heart goes to Merfie though ~ what a cutie and will check out Beep's blog ~

    carol, xxx
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  31. Fantastic photos♪ Love those close-ups! http://lauriekazmierczak.com/window-stopping/

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  32. Brilliant captures!

    Heya Merfy

    Bozo

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  33. The shots of the starling are wonderful, I can`t believe how different they look in the winter. The squirrel is sweet and our little pooch is even sweeter!

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  34. Brilliant captures. I like the look in the face of Merfy.

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  35. wow! those starlings there are quite beautiful compared to our Aussie ones, I love that speckly winter plumage! *VBS*

    the snow obviously doesnt interfere witht he squirrels feed time! *S*

    Interesting expression on the cute little rottweener there! treat time?? *S*

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  36. That is a beautiful photo collection! I love such pictures!

    Jorunn Norway

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  37. These are all adorable! I have had those starlings come and visit for a bit but they don't stay long and I was not able to get a picture. Love that first shot...adorable! :)

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  38. Merfy is an adorable dog. I enjoyed your pictures of the squirrel and starling as well. I enjoy bird watching. I have several bird feeders in our back yard. Ever since putting up the bird feeders, we have always had lots of birds coming. This year is different. I've only seen a few birds and not that often. My husband thinks that there is a hawk and/or feral cats in the area keeping the birds away.

    Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting on my snowy owl post.

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  39. Your Starlings are so pretty. I have never thought of them as a "pretty" bird.

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  40. Great pictures.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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  41. Great pictures.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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  42. Great pictures.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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  44. Your shots of these birds are just wonderful, and your little dog is so cute. Just love him!

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  45. The bird; feather texture, colouring and sharpness - just wow

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  46. Love all your camera critters but Merfy is the star of the show! I'll check out Beep's Blog

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  47. Your dog is adorable.
    Admire your shots, Karen. Love them all.

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  48. Beautifully done. Loved all of the photos. Cheered me up on this dreary Monday.

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  49. Great captures. I just love those black squirrels!

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  50. Gorgeous photos! Cardinal, male and female, and of the Downey are so beautiful. Such clarity. And the Starling resting his head is simply delicious!

    We have twin like doggies . . . Our Snickers must be a cousin to yours, or visa versa!

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