Wicked Wayback Wednesday Walk from July 9th 2016
Once more into the archives for my wicked wayback Wednesday Walk from July 9th 2016! Okay, once more isn't entirely accurate, since I'm probably still going to be dipping back into my old unpublished stuff for at least another week or two. Especially since I discovered I have pictures of the tour of Gettysburg we took as a family (back in 2016) that I haven't even gone through yet!
But for now, here are more shots taken in our Durham, NH yard, which happens to be right next to something like 700 acres of conservation woods, and gives us a bunch of awesome and varied visitors.
I did use five of these shots for a Foto Friday post back then, but the rest of the twenty have only been seen by our landlady and her family (since I've been in the habit of emailing her the large majority of photos I take while wandering around the property).
Speaking of wandering, don't forget to wander on over to @tattoodjay's latest post, called Wednesday walk challenge and Steem Basic Income Give away which features some awesomely patriotically decorated homes and such (the last house is definitely my fave!).
Now, on to my photos from July 9th 2016!
Not sure if this is a Baltimore Oriole adult female or immature male...
...at the time, I posted these in a local birding group, but no one was certain which is was...
...other than a cute little character!
Mr Blue Jay was perfectly centered in this shot one second before I hit the shutter button... brat!
Female Cardinal hanging out at the Avian Eatery....
... and was briefly joined by her hubby...
...before he took off to a nearby tree branch to stand watch while she ate. Such a gentleman!
I'd never heard of Ghost Flowers before moving here...
...after I spotted these beauties (the year before this, I believe), I searched the interwebz for info.
They are also known as Ghost pipes, Indian pipes or Corpse plants.
Ghost flower closeup
Here's a pair just emerging from the ground. In a few weeks time, they turn completely black and dry out. Nature is so cool!
... and was briefly joined by her hubby...
This was another little guy that I had to get IDed by my bird watchers group. This time they all agreed it is a Pine Warbler.
A late afternoon shower displeased Mr Bluebird...
...he spent a great deal of time sitting on one of the feeder poles...
... apparently not appreciating the gloomy weather.
Tiny orange beetley thing on the green leaves
I think Mr. Tufted Titmouse is trying to figure out why I'm contorting my body so awkwardly just to take a picture of a bug!
As I headed into the house again, a Turkey Vulture flew by to say good afternoon.
Happy walking & see you next week!
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Lovely place with lots of birds.
Thanks, @spellmaker - we're really lucky to live here.
you never cease to surprise us with the beauty you find in your archives, I am looking forward to the tour of Gettysburg but that said I loved this post such a beautiful array of birds my Favorites are the Blue jay ( blue is my favorite color and some people call me Jay not JJ) and the Cardinals
And ghost flowers are something totally new to me how cool are they
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :)
Awww, thanks so much for your awesomely kind words, @tattoodjay - no wonder you're the King of the Engagement League! 😊 🤗
I was so excited when I found the ghost flowers on the property - I'd never seen them before either.
And thanks, as always for hosting. Hopefully I won't be so tardy in my replies to tomorrow's post... LOL!
ME awesomely kind, dont say that you will spoil my reputation :)
I just say it as I see it
Totally my pleasure to host this challenge I love my virtual world tour on Wednesdays through he posts ;)
LOL! I promise not to ruin your reputation of being awesomely kind.... wait, I think I got that wrong... 😉 😂
LMAO I see my tattoed thug flying away right now
😂 😂 😂
Amazing!!! Way back wednesday walk.. i will have to do one of those! Makes sense.. plus i dont always walk on Wednesdays.
Wow... those birds are so colourful..the bluejay is incredible! And those ghost flowers are amazeballs!!! Loved your photos.
You totally should, @riverflows! Especially since @tattoodjay is so awesomely lenient with his guidelines (if I recall correctly, he doesn't even like to call them rules! 😊 ).
And thanks so much - even though I'm a bit late in replying, I still appreciate your visit and your kind words. Hope to catch a Wednesday walk from you soon!
No worries! I have a Wednesday walk scheduled for tomorrow! xx
Thanks for sharing these great nature photos from your yard taken a few years ago. Lots of close up pics of colorful birds. Well done!
Thank you in return, @kenny-crane! Much (if belatedly) appreciate your visit! 😊
Look at all these wonderful bird photos! You could have easily used the #featheredfriday tag... It doesn't have to be Friday!
I didn't even think of that, @melinda010100! Thanks so much, and I will definitely keep that in mind for future feathered friends posts! 😊
A beautiful set of pictures from your walk @traciyork. Lots of different species of birds in one place.
My dad has a great spot in his garden and has lots of bird feeders out. He needs to get some pictures too. He just enjoys watching them though.
Thanks for taking us on your walk.
Gaz
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I am constantly amazed by how many different birds hang out on this property, @cheese4ead! And definitely tell your dad to get pictures - while I enjoy watching the birds, it's a whole other (and cooler) experience seeing them up close in your viewfinder. Thanks in return for coming along! 😊
What a beautiful collection of bird photos you got!
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Thank you, @jurich60! I'm very lucky to have so many beautiful visitors to our yard. 😊
Aren't the blue birds so amazing! Love them all!
I never get tired of seeing that blue in my viewfinder, @old-guy-photos! And thanks so much! 😊