The yard is always a busy place in the spring. A few visitors and things growing.
Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Female Red-winged Blackbird (with a Grackle in the background)
The Grackle
Canadian Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis)
"Winky Double Dark Blue-White" Columbine (Aquilegia Vulgaris)
And of course, a black squirrel.
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Hello, the Grosbeaks are one of my favorite birds. I wish they stayed here all summer. The columbine is beautiful. The Black squirrel is a cutie. Great post. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeletePretty and busy it makes me smile. Wonderful shots. Hope you are well. HUGS B
ReplyDeleteWonderful nature shots ~ floral, furry friends and feathered friends ~ delightful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you ~ ^_^
such crisp, clear and beautiful shots! thanks, karen...
ReplyDeleteyour bird images are always the best!! i was thinking about you today, missing you...isn't that funny!!
ReplyDeletethe purple bloom was my favorite!!!!!
The black squirrel is very dashing, I think but the Grosbeaks are a big favorite of mine so they made me smile. Thanks for the great pix!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteLove your visitors - and have a huge weakness for Grannie's Bonnets. I don't have either of those though...
ReplyDeleteBusy spring indeed. I have never seen the double columbine before.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Happy! I feel like "ask and ye shall receive" -- I was really wanting an update on those wonderful black squirrels. And I got one and the beautiful double columbine (I didn't even know there was such a thing) is an added bonus.
ReplyDeleteEnvious of the wonderful rose-breasted grosbeak -- I would so love to add this to my birds. Have never seen one. He is wonderful.
Great pictures Karen!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful models. And the shots are so crystal clear.
ReplyDeleteGood shots.
ReplyDeleteCute shot.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great variety of visitors and so colorful, too! The flowers are just fantastic to see!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, Karen, your pictures are as crisp and clear as an icicle. If you are in The KW area let me know and I should be able to find Bobolinks for you.
ReplyDeletelovely photos,
ReplyDeleteHello!:) Such lovely visiters, and flowers in your garden, and superb clarity in your shots. A wonderful post.
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful series of photos!
Beautiful Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteYou have such beauty in your backyard, Karen. And you've captured it all so well. Well done, ma'am!
ReplyDeleteYou take such good care of the wildlife Karen...Michelle
ReplyDeleteLove the male grosbeak. He is colored so pretty. Beautiful columbine. I've never seen a black squirrel. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteThat male Grosbeak is a picture of "sartorial elegance"! Thanks for sharing your feathered friends, Karen.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos Karen, great to see your post :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered your blog and find it amazing!
The pictures are so beautiful!
Have a nice day
excellent pics of the birds, flowers and of couse the squirrel! *S*
ReplyDeletewell done !!
So many gorgeous birds and creatures!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of all. Thanks Karen.
ReplyDeleteLovely nature shots.
ReplyDeleteAwesome flowers and visitors! I especially loved that red-winged blackbird female. Such crisp clarity and color with all your shots!
ReplyDeleteYour yard is a busy place!
ReplyDeleteThose grosbeaks look like they are smiling :) and I love the black squirrel!!
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