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5/17/19

Birds before coffee

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:

  1. italiafinlandiaMay 17, 2019, 6:13:00 PM

    Nice friends to beakfast...
    Happy weekend!

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"May 17, 2019, 6:30:00 PM

    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!

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 17, 2019, 6:32:00 PM

    Yes I wonder why they were even called Yellowhammers, I think you name for these birds fits them better.

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  4. Crafty Green PoetMay 17, 2019, 6:45:00 PM

    How common are yellowhammers there? They're really declining over here so it's lovely to see them in your garden!

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  5. JeannieMay 18, 2019, 12:12:00 AM

    How can anybody do anything before coffee?????
    Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry

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  6. AnonymousMay 18, 2019, 4:31:00 AM

    Beautiful photos! Especially before coffee! Busy, busy birds.

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  7. rupam sarmaMay 18, 2019, 5:08:00 AM

    So beautiful

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  8. Spare Parts and PicsMay 18, 2019, 6:00:00 AM

    Beautiful captures, especially commendable because it was before your first cup!!

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  9. AnonymousMay 18, 2019, 12:30:00 PM

    What a beautiful site to have right in your pwn space, Betty!!! By the way, I love the name "spanaries"...:)JP

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  10. Tanza ErlambangMay 18, 2019, 1:30:00 PM

    great shots....
    wonderful breakfast with beautiful birds...
    Have a nice weekend

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  11. Mikael BergmanMay 18, 2019, 6:13:00 PM

    What wonderful pictures to see for the coffee in the morning

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  12. kiwikidMay 20, 2019, 10:38:00 AM

    Beautifjl photos, so nice to have so many birds around where you live.

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  13. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 20, 2019, 12:09:00 PM

    I don't know how you get such great photos thru the windows!

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  14. AngieMay 20, 2019, 3:32:00 PM

    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!

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  15. ellen b.May 20, 2019, 3:35:00 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful array of birds you have. WE love to listen to the birds these Spring mornings here in northeastern Washington state.

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  16. riitta kMay 20, 2019, 5:32:00 PM

    Beautiful bird mosaics! Wishing you happy MM.

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 21, 2019, 7:14:00 AM

    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

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  18. Powell River BooksMay 21, 2019, 11:24:00 AM

    Lots of birds to watch. The Fantail is so unusual. - Margy

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  19. Little Wandering WrenMay 21, 2019, 12:48:00 PM

    I like your word too - what a wonderful way to start the day, you the spanaries and a coffee!
    Wren x

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  20. LorrieMay 21, 2019, 3:48:00 PM

    What a great collection of visitors to start your day!

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  21. SylviaMay 24, 2019, 1:00:00 AM

    Betty, What a lovely bunch of birds. Colorful and active. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. Sylvia D.

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