Yes, it sure is! My critique group, the Feathered Pens, takes its name from Emily’s poem. Birdies are returning to Colorado now? Or are these your winter residents? LikeLike
That’s a lovely name for a critique group! This is actually a photo from a couple years ago but we have these House Finches all year long. LikeLike
In what can sometimes feel like an inhospitable environment, it’s nice to hang out with those who treasure (and nourish) hope. 🙂 LikeLike
These are both House Finches, and the male has the red chest. The red gets darker at this time of year as he tries to attract a mate. LikeLike
They are very cute, aren’t they? I see them every day but never tire of their energy and personalities. LikeLike
It makes me happy knowing you stop to admire the bird photos, Susan. Thank you for letting me know. LikeLike
Thank you, Peter. Not quite as thrilling as Jeannine getting a bird to eat from her hand, but it’ll do. 🙂 LikeLike
Yes, it sure is! My critique group, the Feathered Pens, takes its name from Emily’s poem.
Birdies are returning to Colorado now? Or are these your winter residents?
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That’s a lovely name for a critique group!
This is actually a photo from a couple years ago but we have these House Finches all year long.
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In what can sometimes feel like an inhospitable environment, it’s nice to hang out with those who treasure (and nourish) hope. 🙂
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Yes, yes, and yes. We have to stick together in all this.
Bird lovers, unite!
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the red bird is beautiful, I don´t know its name.
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These are both House Finches, and the male has the red chest. The red gets darker at this time of year as he tries to attract a mate.
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Oh, they are so cute. I love your bird photos.
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They are very cute, aren’t they? I see them every day but never tire of their energy and personalities.
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Feathers…and a beak.
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Yes, we cannot forget the beak. Birds just encompass hope.
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You always make me stop when you post the bird pics. Thank you.
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It makes me happy knowing you stop to admire the bird photos, Susan. Thank you for letting me know.
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Great photo!
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Thank you, Peter. Not quite as thrilling as Jeannine getting a bird to eat from her hand, but it’ll do. 🙂
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