Thursday, February 18, 2021

Now, This

 

          After the impeachment “trial,” and turning briefly away from the ice and snowstorms, the mounting pandemic numbers and the threatening viral variants, and news of ongoing warfare around the world, and accelerating climate change – then, from the solitude of our Northern Michigan home, we turn to this:

Winter Morning


Rare Glimpse of Sun


White-breasted Nuthatch


Tennis Ball? No, a Golden-crowned Kinglet


Downy Woodpecker (female)

Downy Woodpecker (male)


Pileated Woodpecker, Showing Off

Size Comparison



Pileated Woodpecker in Snow


Rusty, Our Pet Deer


Gray Squirrel, Black Morph

Red-breasted Nuthatch


Brown Creeper

Brown Creeper


Still Life


Looking to steal some birdseed


"Hey, Big Guy - how about some more seeds?"

Tufted Titmouse Agreeing with Blue Jay


Cloud Bank

Memory Bank

        

5 comments:

  1. These are so very beautiful, enchanting and peaceful images. Kim’s essence shines through in her imagery.

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  2. Absolutely stunning & exquisite.
    Angie

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  3. My favorites are Mr. Gold-crowned aka "Tennis Ball" Kinglet and the handsome fellow with the amazing red hair. I haven't liked red hair for the past few years but this fellow has changed all that.

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  4. Incredible photos and great captions! Such a lovely environment for retirement! It's pretty much heaven on earth.

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