I am so envious - such exquisite birds. Love, love love your new header!!
It has turned cool in the northeast, btw - so pack a light coat and some sweaters for your trip to NYC. I hear they had snow in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and parts of New York last week. We did not get any up here - it is a tad early! Snow melts fast when it comes early because the earth is still warm.
I just love your colorful birds! So tame...are they your pets? And spring in your garden is beautiful. I hope you're enjoying your springtime. Your tortoise sure looks to be having a great time!
Hi Steven, I love the header shot; it will stay for a while. This roving reporter was desperate for a story, so made one up! Only kidding, just a bit of madness. It's wooden.
Hello Maggie, no, they're not pets; just drop in from time to time. We are enjoying spring but I've found out that I've inherited an allergy to grasses and I have a nasty, red rash right up one arm and shoulders. It appeared after I did a couple of hours mowing the other day. Apparently you build up an immunity but one day it will break out. So I'm on anti-histamines for a few days. Gosh, it's itchy!!
So charming..what a regal tortoise. This post has really given me a lift..a touch of spring..we do have a deceptive 70 deg. today..I won't be fooled for long!
Alaine, So sorry to hear of your allergies. Do hope they subside soon. How lucky that you have the opportunity to get so close to the birds in your area. I have a real fondness for birds both as pets, and observing them in their natural habitats. Hope to see more of these beauties on your blog. Thanks for posting them. xoxo
Hello Friko, they walk huge distances too! There's a dam one side of us,large ponds the other and the river across the road; they walk across our property between waters. If it's hot and we see one, we pick it up and give it respite in the bird bath.
"Looks like water over there."
"Ah, made it!"
"I say, moooove over!"
"Goodness, what's that racket up there?"
"Oh, it's Mr. & Mrs. King Parrot,
These are all males;
Such pretty Photos, great imaginings going on - so very nice.
ReplyDeleteI am so envious - such exquisite birds. Love, love love your new header!!
ReplyDeleteIt has turned cool in the northeast, btw - so pack a light coat and some sweaters for your trip to NYC. I hear they had snow in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and parts of New York last week. We did not get any up here - it is a tad early! Snow melts fast when it comes early because the earth is still warm.
Hope you post about your trip!
Hello Susie, nice to 'see' you and thanks. Just a bit of silliness!
ReplyDeleteHello Bonnie, isn't the header pic beautiful! Hubby took it.
ReplyDeleteYes, we're buying some thermals next week and I have the new, red coat (so that he won't lose me!).
I'll be taking lots of pics, so there's sure to be a post or two about the trip!
hi alaine - a stunning shot in the header!!!! what's the tortoise made from? cool post by the bye!!! steven
ReplyDeleteI just love your colorful birds! So tame...are they your pets? And spring in your garden is beautiful. I hope you're enjoying your springtime. Your tortoise sure looks to be having a great time!
ReplyDeleteHi Steven, I love the header shot; it will stay for a while. This roving reporter was desperate for a story, so made one up! Only kidding, just a bit of madness. It's wooden.
ReplyDeleteHello Maggie, no, they're not pets; just drop in from time to time. We are enjoying spring but I've found out that I've inherited an allergy to grasses and I have a nasty, red rash right up one arm and shoulders. It appeared after I did a couple of hours mowing the other day. Apparently you build up an immunity but one day it will break out. So I'm on anti-histamines for a few days. Gosh, it's itchy!!
ReplyDeleteHi Alaine,
ReplyDeleteNice pics. Your husband's handy with the camera. Cute tortoise too. Hope the rash is better soon. Stay off the mower!
Oh, that header is scrumptiously gorgeous! My favorite color stands out....green!
ReplyDeleteCute tortoise and beautiful birds!
golly, this is all happening now? Tortoises here are getting ready to retire for the winter.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the rash, keep taking the pills.
So charming..what a regal tortoise.
ReplyDeleteThis post has really given me a lift..a touch of spring..we do have
a deceptive 70 deg. today..I won't be fooled for long!
Alaine,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your allergies. Do hope they subside soon. How lucky that you have the opportunity to get so close to the birds in your area. I have a real fondness for birds both as pets, and observing them in their natural habitats. Hope to see more of these beauties on your blog. Thanks for posting them.
xoxo
Hi Derrick, I'll just have to take pot luck, we have four acres of mowing area!
ReplyDeleteHello Friko, they walk huge distances too! There's a dam one side of us,large ponds the other and the river across the road; they walk across our property between waters. If it's hot and we see one, we pick it up and give it respite in the bird bath.
ReplyDeleteHello Susan, my favourite colour too - truly!
ReplyDeleteHi Lyn, beautiful one day, nippy the next. We have a little fog this morning but yesterday morning was bright sunshine.
ReplyDeleteOh, this was so much fun! How wonderful that you have these large, gorgeous birds just drop by! I have a thing for birds! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, they're a delight and I'm sure they love humans, as we love them; they're so curious, particularly when seed and crumbs are aplenty!
ReplyDeleteHe's quite adventurous! Fabulous bird pics, especially your new header. wow!
ReplyDeleteHi Willow and thanks. Just a bit of fun before the serious.
ReplyDeleteHi Alaine
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen king parrots before, what a lovely colour combination...
When do you set sail...
Happy days
What a lovely tortoise! And it's good to see the males working a bit- they are beautiful birds.
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