Monday, February 9, 2015

A Cold February Day

 
Starlings in their "winter coats".
 
 

 
Black squirrel


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43 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Oh, so good to see your post!! Hope all is going well. Your photos are superb, as always!! The detail is incredible!! Have a good week and thanks again for sharing!!

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  2. Linda W.February 10, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Fabulous critter shots! Love the sharp quality of your photos.

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  3. Elephant's ChildFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    Love the detail in the starlings plumage - that green is spectacular. And, of course, the squirrel is a charmer.
    Thank you.

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  4. Nancy JFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    Superb feather details, and the squirrel, their tails are so bushy, guess to keep their noses warm on freezing days and nights. Or is it to balance when hanging onto a tree branch? Hope all is keeping a bit better with you over/ up there.Hugs. Jean.

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  5. Bob BushellFebruary 10, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Oh yes, you caught it brilliant, and there was black squirrel, fantastic.

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  6. AndyFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    At one time Starlings used to be very common here. No they only show up periodically.

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  7. EG CameraGirlFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    This time of year it's easy to tell how they got their name! They are quite attractive in winter, I think. Great photos, Karen!

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  8. eileeninmdFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    The Starlings are pretty birds. It is just a shame they can be so messy.. Cute squirrel. Great photos, enjoy your week ahead!

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  9. TexWisGirlFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    they're just marvelously marked birds, even if folks consider them pests. :) beautiful shots. and your black squirrel made me smile!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Wow -- stunning shots.

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  11. MadSnapperFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    they are so REAL I expected them to fly out in my face. stunning photos

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  12. MuffieFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Their winter coats are exquisite! I wouldn't mind one in those colors for myself!

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  13. Adam JonesFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Wonderful Starling pictures.

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  14. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Both bird and squirrel, beauties!

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  15. Maude LynnFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Gorgeous shots! I love starlings.

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  16. fredamansFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    What a beautiful bird! I love the hint of emerald green and royal purple in his feathers!

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  17. Pamela GordonFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    I still think they are beautiful looking birds even if they are voracious feeders! You got some very nice photos of them and the squirrel.

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  18. RedPatFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Those starling pics are fabulous, Karen! And I always love to see a squirrel.

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  19. mickFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Great close-up photos of the bird - and the squirrel is cute!

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  20. Rambling WoodsFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Oh..love the detail and that cutie squirrel.. Hope you are doing better.. Michelle

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  21. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful photos! I love the squirrel and the starlings are lovely too.

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 10, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    No name for the squirrel? Your starlings are SO much prettier than those we see. Maybe because ours don't get that winter coat?

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  23. JudyFebruary 10, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Gosh, Karen,I've love to own a winter coat made of a fabric like the first bird. Just gorgeous.

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  24. DeniseinVAFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Fantastic critter shots Karen. Your starlings are fine in their feathers and the squirrel wonderful wearing his black furry coat.

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  25. DebbieFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    You made the starlings look beautiful!!

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  26. Michele M./ Finch RestFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    OH. MY. GOSH. Karen, you take the most incredible wildlife pictures, wow.

    You need to sell the rights to magazines, I swear you'd make a huge living doing so. Just overwhelmingly gorgeous photos.

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  27. Margaret Birding For PleasureFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    Starlings are stunning in their winter plumage andthese are excellent shots

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  28. Phil SladeFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    They might be regarded as pests but take a close look at a Starling and see a beautiful bird. Lovely shots Karen.

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  29. Phil SladeFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    They might be regarded as pests but take a close look at a Starling and see a beautiful bird. Lovely shots Karen.

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  30. This N ThatFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful pictures..Bad, bad birds

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  31. ElaFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Oh, what lovely photos !

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  32. StephanieFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Super super super shots of this squirrel and Starling.

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  33. CarverFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Great shots of the starlings and the cute squirrel.

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  34. Lovable DerekFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    "Starlings in their winter coats" - what a great caption! - and super photos to accompany it.
    This is a lovely post.

    Have a nice day.

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  35. A Colorful WorldFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful starling and black squirrel!

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  36. Les...February 13, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    stunning pics!! such clarity they seem about to fly out off the screen! beautiful work *VBS*

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  37. Lisa GordonFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    What a beautiful bird, Karen, and I just love your little squirrel!
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  38. Stewart MFebruary 15, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    I know Starlings are an introduced species and I bit of a pest - but in their finery they do look good.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  39. Kenneth Cole SchneiderFebruary 16, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Starlings are intelligent and entertaining birds, and quite beautiful if one takes the time to look. Thanks for visiting my page!

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  40. Gail DixonFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    They really are beautiful birds. You've showcased their colors and markings quite well. Cute little black squirrel.

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  41. VillroseFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Fantastic bird shots! Black squirrels are not seen here.

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  42. ☥February 19, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    ohhh, me gusta la ardilla negra, preciosa fotografía
    todas son maravillosas
    abrazos

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  43. Pix Under the OaksMarch 7, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    I have a thing for Starlings... Have you ever heard of the book Arnie the Darling Starling?

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