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Thursday, 2 May 2024

Birds and More

Hi Everybody!

Today I am sharing my Thursday / Friday post, beginning with a Tag meant for Pinky's challenge about birds at Tag Tuesday. I hope to see lots of you joining in and having fun with us. This is the purple picker bird, so called because it feeds on everything in this colour range:


And some  of 'my' birds:



The herons haunt the little stream next to the house:


One of my balcony visitors:








And yes, David, the Canada Geese love it here:




And I have another piece for our new challenge at AJJ, and this one is all about me:



A mix of photos and some pieces from David Zinn:









On Friday I will be linking to Nicole's FFO and Gillena's AFFF

Have a great day, take care,
And thanks a lot for coming by!
Hugs!
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46 comments:

  1. AnonymousThursday, May 02, 2024

    I did enjoy your poem :)
    Loved seeing all the birds and David Zinn is brilliant.

    Have a happy Thursday.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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  2. The Happy WhiskThursday, May 02, 2024

    Crafting instead of chores. Count me in. Excellent bird photographs. Huggs, Me.

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  3. AnonymousThursday, May 02, 2024

    Hi Val, good morning! Another lovely page today, your bird, the lovely poem about you and the great bird photos make a fabulous post today! Have a wonderful day, the sun is shining, enjoy! Hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, May 02, 2024

      Thanks Sarah, have a great day! Hugs to all!

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  4. NeetThursday, May 02, 2024

    Yoour poem is absolutely fabulous and I love the picture that illustrates it. Your love of birds shines through and I so enjoyed seeing your winged visitors.
    Lovely photos, lovely thinkies and thanks for the David Zines.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, May 02, 2024

      Thanks so.much, Neet, glad you like it! I love watching the birds on my balcony! Hugs and have a great day!

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethThursday, May 02, 2024

    Lovely tag and cute poem. Nice entry for your challenge at AJJ.

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, May 02, 2024

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth, have a great day!

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,Thursday, May 02, 2024

    As you might well imagine, Valerie, I loved seeing all the birds, especially the Purple Picker Bird (Collectus pupureus), another species unique to the hills and vales of Balconia-by-the-Rhine, that hotbed of avian diversity. And the mere thought of Eurasian Bullfinch coming to my balcony causes me to swoon with delight. Your poetry too is a delight; quite a deft touch you have there, and I am very pleased to note that there is still life in the old dog yet. That’s the attitude we must all have; fight like hell, never give up! Early summer seems to have arrived here; yesterday the temperature was in the low twenties. I gave a presentation on urban birds at a branch of the Kitchener Public Library, to a packed room, and when I came home Miriam and I went for a walk, so our day was pleasant indeed. Neither of us felt much like cooking so we had a bacon and tomato sandwich for dinner, with some delicious sweet potato fries done in our relatively new and much used air fryer. It really has turned out to be useful. We find we use the oven less and less for dinners, but Miriam still uses it frequently to bake muffins and the like, and especially to make focaccia bread over which I swoon and salivate, thereby stimulating her to make more. Such is life on this side of the Atlantic. A main dish of hugs and kisses for you and a side order for Heike. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, May 02, 2024

      We have lots of finches here, but the bullinch is my favourite. My balcony is loved by all hungry birds! I have thought about buying an airfryer, but I cook so selten these days that it probably would be hardly used. But perhaps it would inspire me to cook more?! I must think about it. Focaccia bread is always delicious, and I often enjoy a nice sandwich for my meal, mostle with lots of cheese and tomatoes! It's very warm here today, but clouds are starting to pile up and I think we will be experiencing the storms they forecasted. Have a great day, take care, hugs! xxxxxxx

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  7. AnonymousThursday, May 02, 2024

    Valerie 'purple picker bird' really? Love your porm! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  8. JeanieThursday, May 02, 2024

    That gorgeous bird out your window! Wow -- that would totally make my day! That wisteria tree -- WOW! Near you? And of course I love all your Zinns!

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, May 02, 2024

      Thanks Jeanie, I love those birds. People in the next house had to give up their fish pond because the heron always helped himself!

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  9. AnonymousThursday, May 02, 2024

    Hi Val! We have had crazy storms and rain here today, I suppose you got more or less the same! The kids were sad, their football ⚽⚽⚽ match got cancelled, oh dear, lots of tears! Love your new poem and the beautiful birds. Have a nice evening , hugs, Martha

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, May 02, 2024

      YEs, I think we got the samed, and it's still raining and storming! The kids must have been very disappointed, so sorry! Hugs

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  10. Aimeslee WinansFriday, May 03, 2024

    I absolutely love your poem, not the least of which because it rhymes. I do prefer rhyming poems, lol. Very nice. xoxo

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, May 03, 2024

      Thanks Aimeslee, much appreciated! Happy Friday!

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  11. Veronica LeeFriday, May 03, 2024

    Your bird photos are stunning, and I love your poem.
    Beautiful photos, delightful thinkies, and thanks for sharing the David Zinn pieces.

    Happy Friday, Valerie!

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  12. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsFriday, May 03, 2024

    So nice to see all those birds in your post today Valerie especially as it's bird surround sound this morning as I type, the best alarm call of all. Your poem and page is superb!!
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend Big Hugs Tracey xx
    P.S I'm definitely all for Procraftination... Hee hee..

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, May 03, 2024

      I have been awake since first light as the feathered alarm clocks walks me up. But as you say, a beautiful sound. Glad you like my poem, have a great weekend and keep procraftinating! Hugs, Valerie

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  13. kiwikidFriday, May 03, 2024

    Wonderful photos and poem on your post today Valerie - I am into Procraftination too!!

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, May 03, 2024

      Thanks Sue, I think it's something we're all good at! Hugs!

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  14. Carol LFriday, May 03, 2024

    What a wonderful post with so many great photos of birds and trees! I absolutely LOVE your poem too.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, May 03, 2024

      Thanks so much Carol, have a great day! Glad you like my poem, hugs!

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  15. Gillena CoxFriday, May 03, 2024

    Procraftination gave me a giggle😊
    Have a nice weekend Valerie. Enjoyed your entire post
    Thanks for linking to Art For Fun Friday

    Much♡love

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, May 03, 2024

      Thanks Gillena, giggles and laughter are good for us! Hugs!

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  16. gigi-hawaiiFriday, May 03, 2024

    Nice poem! I feel the same way. It resonates with me.

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  17. carol l mckennaFriday, May 03, 2024

    Oh what a fun and creative post ~ great nature photography and fun 'sayings like 'procratination' ~ hugs,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, May 03, 2024

      Thanks so much, Carol. I wish you both a happy weekend, too! Hugs!

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  18. My name is Erika.Saturday, May 04, 2024

    I'm way behind as the last 2 days have been busy. But I'm glad I made it by to see your tag. It's great And your money with a new banana quote is great. I could think of a poem for that one. :) Have a super start to your weekend. hugs-Erika

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  19. pearshapedcraftingSaturday, May 04, 2024

    Brilliant post - Zinn art, lovely trees, birds including the fabulous Purple Picker Bird' but nothingbas lovely as those geese and your poem! Big hugs, Chrisx

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  20. MicheleSunday, May 05, 2024

    i love all your bird things here. thinking of you Valerie and wishing you well. xo

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, May 05, 2024

      Thanks Michele, have a great Sunday! Hugs!

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  21. pinkySunday, May 05, 2024

    Love your tag Valerie and all those gorgeous bird photos!! I never heard of a purple picker!! Hope you are getting better by the day, you are always in my thoughts xx

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  22. peppylady (Dora)Wednesday, May 08, 2024

    I like crow a lot.

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