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| Last iris standing |
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| Pasture daisy – it's a Siamese twin! |
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| Roadside California poppies |
It's been a lovely day here on the hill. After potluck Brian went hiking with a church group and Rick and I came home. After a nap (!!!), we went for a walk armed with our cameras, me with my little point-and-shoot Mr. Lumix, Rick with his Pentax K7, monster lens and monopod. Besides exercise, our goal was to get some Western bluebirds – and we succeeded! Fortunately for you, my battery didn't last long, or I would probably be subjecting you to a lot more photos. :-)
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| The missus is too busy to notice the lovely view |
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| The mister IS a lovely view! |
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| Some of the other bird houses on the property where the bluebirds live |
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| A pair of collared-doves |
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| The violet-green and barn swallows were checking us out |
When we got back, we tacked up Brian's pony and my Lance. Our neighbor had asked if I might be able to give her nieces "pony rides" when they visited today, and mentioned that their grandfather had recently committed suicide, How could I deny them a pleasant memory on this beautiful day? (This is why I didn't go on the hike.)
The horse and pony acted beautifully, too. :-) (Last two photos by Rick)
That's it for now from . . .
6 comments:
Wonderful photos! The flowers are great, but I'm really impressed with the birds! I love your "blue bird" garden/community.
Suicide...that's a tough one for kids to wrap their heads around. I'm so sorry. Been there.
A Western Blue Bird!! We only see Mountain BB's here. Good of the ponies (big and small) to help a couple of kids in need. Looks like a lovely day!
I'm back to dyeing today, and possibly tomorrow. Then I have to be done because I'm out of time!!
Great photos and what a lovely day!
Hugs,
Beth P
The little nieces will always remember a happy memory in the midst of sad!
Horses are very therapeutic - it must have been such a great experience for them. I love bluebirds! We see them once in a great while around here. Lovely pictures, Michelle. As always.
What a nice day. For everyone :-).
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