I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
I love birds, but am not knowledgeable in naming them. These are wonderful!
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Thanks. I don’t know them all either, but fun to watch.
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I do enjoy your bird photos! Mr. Fluffy Finch wins the prize for this group.
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Agreed! That face! Thanks.
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You’re welcome.
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These are awesome red feathered birds. Your House Finch is more colorful because of the food he is eating. It’s fabulous, don’t you think? I love it when they poof their feathers out. 🙂
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That’s amazing. I didn’t know that. They sure like the food.
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Yep. I know they do. They are quite active on our feeders too. 😊
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Sweet photos – that 3rd bird looks cold (and definitely fluffier). All in your backyard? Lucky you!
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We are central station for birds, lol. Thanks Andrea!
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Lovely captures! I’m yet to capture a red finch though I’ve seen them a couple of times.
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Thanks.
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Gorgeous photos as usual VJ! It looks like we have many of the same birds in our yards.
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Then you are in good company too. Thanks Terri.
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These are so lovely! I love the way the the first and the fourth birds poses are standing looking forward with their beaks lifted upward! Great job V,J.! 🙂 ❤ !
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Thanks Deborah. Do love the birds!
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Hey vj – this was my first post to read today and what a nice pop of red with our avian friends
-/ahhhh – you did grab some nice red – was this all on the same photo shoot?
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Not all the same day, but all the same location – our backyard. Thanks. Glad I could brighten your day.
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It is so nice to see different backyard habitats – 😉
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