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Saturday, 22 February 2014

Goldfinches at the feeder

These aren't great photos, through the front window, and using the automatic setting. They are sweet!

I wanted a bird bath, and bought a heater. I'm using an old metal garbage can lid. It's not pretty, and it leaks, other than that it's perfect! Most days, just filling it with snow tops it up.
I had to rest it on a plant stand, which froze with water and keeps it filled. Just a bit of a mistake.
I just might invest in a proper bird bath. We had one once, but it was stolen. I was so sad. It was a wedding present from my mom and dad, just before they both became sick.
Bottoms up!

Happy pair
Back on our
front lawn: Hobart Ave.
It was a lovely bird bath, with heron carved in it. Each piece, top and bottom, weighed about 50 lbs.! This is our old, old house. On prom night in June, when the kids steal lawn ornaments, someone dragged it to a car or truck. Such is life.


Saturday's Critters #12


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10 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl22 February 2014 at 08:21

    sad about the theft! but your birds appreciate your water just the same. :)

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  2. Ela22 February 2014 at 08:44

    Oh, lovely pictures of birds
    Greetings

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  3. Debbie22 February 2014 at 09:37

    awesome captures of these little cuties. they look beautiful, any time of year!!

    and i think these images are wonderful!!

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  4. carol l mckenna22 February 2014 at 10:18

    Great photos of the gorgeous birds ~ thanks, Happy Weekend to you ~

    artmusedog and carol
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  5. Snap22 February 2014 at 10:44

    cute goldfinches. I know they appreciate the water you supply. Happy Critter Day!

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)22 February 2014 at 13:59

    It's fun to have feeders and birdbaths where you can see them out your window (esp. in your weather).... sad about the theft too because of the memories attached. Sometimes things are not just things, they are ties to our past and our loved ones.

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  7. Yamini MacLean22 February 2014 at 15:05

    Hari OM
    Loved the cats and the birds posts. You have so much animal life around you - it is just joyous!! Hope you are having a super weekend. YAM xx

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  8. Olga22 February 2014 at 17:25

    I do like goldfinches. Very sweet.

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  9. eileeninmd22 February 2014 at 17:26

    Sorry about the bath! Your goldfinches are adorable. Thank you for linking up to my Saturday's Critter party. Have a happy weekend!

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  10. Red22 February 2014 at 18:47

    Heated bird baths in winter are winners. I lost some huge old planters to the same tricks. These weighed at least 50 lbs.

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