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backyard bird watching

Robin on a fense


It's whale migration season here, so I'm going out most days with my camera. Of course, the one day I forgot to bring it, there were Orcas passing through! What an amazing sight that was and I got to put it in my art journal instead of a photo.

On a different day, while I was sitting and watching for whales, this Robin sat on the fence in front of me for the longest time.

Black-capped Chicadee


On my art blog, I talked about how a bird started building a nest in my bicycle basket. I spent the spring of 2014 learning and trying to spot all the birds that live in my neighborhood.

Lately, I have come to realize that it's my way of remembering my Mom. When I was living at home taking care of her, she loved to watch the birds every morning while she ate breakfast. That is why it warms my heart to backyard bird watch.



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Comments

Tammie Lee said…
such a lovely way of remembering your mom.
Tammie Lee said…
wonderful photographs too!
Pondside said…
We see the Orcas up here too - always a magical sight!
This morning as I walked in the neighbourhood I saw a lovely fat robin, not unlike the one you photographed. It's lovely to have found you on Warm Heart Wednesday.
Anonymous said…
Pretty birds. I know that feeling of not having my camera when the perfect opportunity comes along.
Jim said…
Hi Juanita ~~ your chickadee is the prettiest!!! Thank you,
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Betty said…
Such a nice way to remember your mom. Great photographs too!
Tracy said…
LOVE how you're visiting with your Mom with the visiting birds--so beautiful! :))) And LOVE that top image!! Happy Spring Days, Juana ((HUGS))

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