For The Birds

Over many years I have enjoyed feeding birds on my yard. I started out doing so again this winter, but some hungry deer found the feeder and cleaned it out every night. I feel like I can't afford to feed the deer so I have not put any food out for a while.

Here are some winter shots from earlier this winter.

Put out peanuts and the Blue Jays will come. They make a colourful addition to the winter landscape.

I have rarely had satisfactory pictures of either Ravens or Crows. Being that they are all black it is hard for me to get a good shot. I was reasonably satisfied with this image of a Raven.

I have several Red-breasted Nuthatches who make their home on my yard. I love those little birds. I caught this image while he stopped a minute on a snowy branch.

My all time favourite bird is the Black-capped Chickadee. These birds may not be colourful, but they always seem cheery to me. This one is contemplating the food just below him.

And, if you want that food, just let go of the branch and make your way down. A split second after this shot, he opened his wings to glide in for a perfect landing at the feeder.

 To Think About:

You are God’s work of art.

Only you can express what He put inside you.

He Is Risen!

On this Easter I share one of my favourite Easter hymns.

I trust that you have the joy of our risen Savior living in you. 

I serve a risen Saviour, He's in the world today 

I know that He is living, whatever men may say 

I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer 

And just the time I need Him He's always near 

In all the world around me I see His loving care 

And though my heart grows weary I never will despair 

I know that He is leading, through all the stormy blast 

The day of His appearing will come at last 

 

 

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian Lift up your voice and sing 

Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King 

The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find 

None other is so loving, so good and kind 

He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today 

He walks with me and talks with me 

Along life's narrow way 

He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart 

You ask me how I know He lives? 

He lives within my heart 

I thank the Lord for his blessings and wish you an Easter full of joy and peace

Looking Back

On this first day of April 2023, I will take you back to April 2022.

Spring brings many varied scenes. We may have snow or rain, freezing temperatures or thawing. What all this does is to give many photo opportunities.

Below is a scene that shows the interesting sights around.

Of course the springtime influx of Dark-eyed Juncos is a pleasant event. The trees are often filled with these small, and somewhat drab looking birds, but oh can they fill the air with that constant twittering.

As the snow and ice melt it leaves some of the most interesting sculptures.

Canada Geese make their return to our area and are a welcome sight. Especially early in spring that familiar honking assures us that warmer weather is on the way.

On my yard the resident Merlin is active. 

To Think About:

Plunge into the blessings of spring…

the sprouting of trees and grass,

the sound of birds returning from their winter furlough,

the daffodils and tulips.