Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Birding and voting

We approach the last of the bird feeding. They don't need it, but I selfishly like to watch them in winter.  I know we're in Spring, but I am savouring our last days.


Mourning Dove

Female Red-winged Blackbird


Tree Sparrow

White Throated Sparrow

Goldfinch
Not such a great photo of the goldfinch (↑above) but I wanted to show the colour of its mate.

Those Grackles are bullies,
but the mourning dove hung in.


bird feeder action



I wandered down to the owl tree, and what do you think I found?! 



This is a sure sign of spring, the Lily Bugs are out. Of course, this is why all the migratory birds are back: prey! I shall have to watch my lilies.


Happy, yellow faces. 

The election is over. We've PM Carney to stand up to the chaos and the trade war from the south. It looks like the Opposition Leader wasn't re-elected. I hope that is a message. We don't need abrasive politicians to lead us.
I went to bed at 10:30. It looked good.

They gave extra time for the Opposition Leader's riding. Some idiots signed up non-existent candidates. They are in some sort of movement to disrupt.
Candidates explain why they're part of Longest Ballot protest | Ottawa ... 

This morning, it looks close. Good riddance, Mr. Republican wanna be.


16 comments:

eileeninmd said...

YAY for Canada! I love all your birds, especially the owl.
Take care, have a great day!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Not a landslide victory, but falling just to the side required still makes it a win. Now to prove the worth of it... YAM xx

Jeanie said...

I was thrilled to see your election results. I hope the same happens for us next time, but we have a long while to wait.

Anvilcloud said...

I wish it were a majority, but it seems not. But I’ll take it.

KarenW said...

I love how the doves just turn their backs to the bullies and put them on ignore. The blue jays give them a run for their money here, but they stay strong.

Barbara Rogers said...

Such good news that Carney will continue as PM for Canada. I'd wish to be an ex-pat there, but it's too much trouble. I'm just hoarding food now, and ate a precious egg for breakfast.

RedPat said...

You get such a variety of birds at your place!

Mary Kirkland said...

I've seen quite a few ladybugs around here lately. The birds are lovely.

Red said...

I agree with you about good riddance of PP. He is not a positive force for this country.

Elephant's Child said...

Love your birds and was happy to see your election result too. I hope the Trump effect comes into play here for our election on Sunday.

Cloudia said...

Thanks for showing me the sweet birds which I enjoy a lot. And congratulations on your election. Canada is a city on a hill, a beacon of democracy

Tom said...

...congrats on Mark Carney's win!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Beautiful photos of the birds at the feeders.

Congrats on the win. I didn't realize it was that close.

Shug said...

Good morning Jenn...I so enjoy all the beauty around you. And I especially love seeing the owl. Looking like Spring all around you and it is so pretty... I know you enjoyed your pedicure...they feel great don't they. Enjoy today!!

The Furry Gnome said...

Yes, I'm pleased with the election results too. Great picture of the White-throated Sparrow!

Val Ewing said...

I was so happy to see the results! Plus, great shots of the different birds. We have many of the same ones here.