This morning’s grey vista was just too grey, so I went looking for something more cheerful from past years.
In the process I proved to myself that I was right in believing that our shrubs are far too advanced for January. At left was March 4th 2022
Above was 4th January 2024
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“It’s all wrong out there!”
Dee Dee stares endlessly out, worried about climate change.
Though I am not overly concerned about the crop of weeds that succumbed to frost, I do wonder about the bushes and trees.
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“As long as I have a place to perch!”
That poor bush hasn’t been the same since the sparrows took it over.
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“I heard you needed a subject for your blog?”
“I don’t know what that is, but I’s always happy to help.”
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“How come you don’t sit in the bird feeder anymore, Little Red?”
“The birdies asked me nicely, if I wouldn’t mind.”
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“It’s all about understanding and cooperation, isn’t it?
“Oh! I just dropped off in the middle of a meditation!”
“Did you hear, missus, that there’s a big storm coming?”
“Just thought I’d mention it in case you need to lay in supplies.”
“You know, like nuts and bird seeds.”
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“‘cos it gets very hard for us to keep our bodies and souls together when everything is froze.”
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“If you has enuff pictures, I’ll be going now?”
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No sooner had Little Red rushed off…
…than Scooter popped out for a big drink.
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Yesterday she was collecting more grass for her nest.
So Grant rushed off to find her more.
I wonder what she thinks, when what she needs suddenly arrives on her doorstep.
“Oh, cool!”
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Since Scooter’s first reappearance on 2nd December (photo on left)
she seems to have filled out (above) and she is a busy little creature. This morning her breakfast offering was sliced carrot, apple and peanuts.
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A Saturday wildlife offering. These little faces make me happy.
We do think alike Carolyn, I cannot have my breakfast until everyone in the garden is served and
wated with the warm/hot water depending on the weather. I love your close-up’s of the cuties!
Thank you for your musings!
Joanna
They make me happy too. They are very accommodating, but perhaps it’s just that they know when they are to a good thing with having a Mum and Dad who care so much!
The squirrel and groundhog make me smile. Happy to see nest-building, and I know you won’t ever leave them short of good things to eat.
Best wishes, Pete.
I think Scooter should be the most happy groundhog in the world … getting enough food and bedding in the middle of Winter must be an absolute joy! Great photos of Little Red – in some photos he even seems to smile. You’re right, these pictures also make me happy 🙂