When I opened the drapes this morning, there were spanaries (yellow hammers, actually, but I prefer my name for them) on the front lawn that let me take their photos.
Then, I noticed more fantails than usual that were flying around the side of the
house, so I went to the spare room window and saw lots of birds flitting
around into the copper sheen tree and out.
All these photos were through the window and before my first cup of coffee!
From top left, clockwise: English goldfinches, starling, fantail, goldfinch,
sparrows, spanaries.
From top right, counterclockwise: waxeye, yellowhammer, fantail, waxeye,
fantail, goldfinches
21 comments:
Nice friends to beakfast...
Happy weekend!
Yellowhammers, Sparrows, Starlings and Goldfinches are all birds that are familiar in the English landscape, though Yellowhammers are not as plentiful as they once were. Goldfinches on the other hand are much more numerous since people started putting up bird-feeders. A fine selection to see before breakfast!
Yes I wonder why they were even called Yellowhammers, I think you name for these birds fits them better.
How common are yellowhammers there? They're really declining over here so it's lovely to see them in your garden!
How can anybody do anything before coffee?????
Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
Beautiful photos! Especially before coffee! Busy, busy birds.
So beautiful
Beautiful captures, especially commendable because it was before your first cup!!
What a beautiful site to have right in your pwn space, Betty!!! By the way, I love the name "spanaries"...:)JP
great shots....
wonderful breakfast with beautiful birds...
Have a nice weekend
What wonderful pictures to see for the coffee in the morning
Beautifjl photos, so nice to have so many birds around where you live.
I don't know how you get such great photos thru the windows!
Wow, Betty, I am not sure my hands would be that steady without coffee! But when you see the birds, you have to capture the moment - and well done! Those goldfinches are so much more handsome than the American variety. Thanks for sharing your menagerie with Mosaic Monday!
Wow, what a wonderful array of birds you have. WE love to listen to the birds these Spring mornings here in northeastern Washington state.
Beautiful bird mosaics! Wishing you happy MM.
Oh my goodness...you are GOOD! These photos are exceptional! Of course they are mostly birds I'll never see so it's neat to see them here! Enjoy your week! Have a cup of coffee now!!! heehee
Lots of birds to watch. The Fantail is so unusual. - Margy
I like your word too - what a wonderful way to start the day, you the spanaries and a coffee!
Wren x
What a great collection of visitors to start your day!
Betty, What a lovely bunch of birds. Colorful and active. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. Sylvia D.
Post a Comment