Journaling reads: The male cardinal is such a beautiful bird! I love seeing them come to the feeders. They are pretty skittish and fly when they see me in the kitchen, even when I stand far from the window. I had to zoom in from the diningroom in order to capture this picture of him perched...

Journaling reads: Mourning doves usually are not seen so close to the house. But since moving the bird feeders from the yard to the deck they come to find the seed that falls from the feeders onto the ground. Every once in awhile, they even come onto the deck flooring to get the misplaced...

Anna Color Challenge 2/9-2/22/24 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annacolor-challenge-02-09-2024-02-22-2024.39307/ Journaling reads: I love the variety of birds that come to my feeders! Rain or shine, they always brighten my day with their beauty!

Done for the Color Play Challenge by Lynn Grieveson found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2024-01-lynn-grieveson-january-2024-color-play-challenge-through-february-19-2024.39223/ Journaling reads: The chickadee is the smallest bird around the feeder, but he can do the most...

Journaling reads: The first mandarins were imported to Britain in the mid-18th century, but it wasn't until the 1930s that escapes from wildfowl collections started breeding here. Mandarins favor small wooded ponds and avoid lakes or large bodies of open water. Mandarins, like most ducks...

Done for the White Space Challenge #7 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/february-challenge-7-white-space.39246/ Journaling reads: Mark watched this squirrel find his treasure that was buried in the yard! A big walnut! 2/2/24

Done for the Free For All Monochrome Challenge #5 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/february-challenge-5-free-for-all.39254/ Journaling reads: Chipping Sparrows forage in flocks, except during the breeding season. They usually forage on or near the ground in open areas near...

Done for the 52 Inspirations Challenge #4 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/february-challenge-4-52-inspirations.39200/ Journaling reads: It was delightful to walk out of my last PT session and notice the pond behind the parking lot. The Canada Geese were as curious about...

Done for the Mood Board Challenge #3 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/february-challenge-3-mood-board.39234/ It was a rainy day which added to the dreariness of the December day. As I watched the birds out the kitchen window, I observed the robins having a bath and drinking...

Done for the Color Play Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/february-challenge-1-color-play.39193/ Journaling reads: I was totally surprised to learn that this seems to be a non-breeding adult American Goldfinch according to the picture I found on the internet. I...

Done for the Artsy/Mixed Media Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-5-artsy-mixed-media.38943/

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Right side Large Photo: Even though she is a duller color than the Mister, Mrs. Bluebird is still pretty and visits the birdbath for a drink quite frequently. 12/23/23 Photos from top center around: Abby came home with...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Left side Large Photo: A beautiful, male bluebird enjoying the water in the bird bath. He saw us watching him through the kitchen window and watched us just as closely as we did him. 12/1/23 Photos from top center...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Left side Large Photo: A beautiful, male bluebird enjoying the water in the bird bath. He saw us watching him through the kitchen window and watched us just as closely as we did him. 12/1/23 Photos from top center...

Anna Color 12-1 to 12-14 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annacolor-challenge-12-01-2023-12-14-2023.38801/ Journaling reads: Be outstanding in your field. Eat plenty of greens. Take time to ruminate. Know when to hoof it. Swing your tail. It’s OK to be a little moo-dy. Be...

Done for the Day 9 Scraplift Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-9-chain-scraplift-challenge.38762/ I chose Susanne’s “Fresh Start” page found here: https://oscraps.com/community/media/fresh-start-jpg.385802/ The inspiration for my page was her multi photo...

Journaling reads: This brown-headed nuthatch came to the feeder the first time ever today. I found out they make their home in the pine forest. The pines next to our property were being logged, and I’m afraid this little guy lost his home! Maybe he will find a new home soon but come back to...

Done for the Use It All Designer Challenge for December found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/use-it-all-challenge-with-karen-schulz-december-2023.38799/ Journaling reads: I loved seeing the bluebirds drinking from the birdbath hanging from our deck. Mrs. Bluebird enjoyed a long...

12 Days of December - Day 4 Re-Do a Layout Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-4-redo-a-layout-challenge.38751/ I used a page I did for a Designer Challenge back in November 2020 (Put a Bird On It). I used the same page design, but switched out the photo to a...

Secret Gift 2 Found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-1-secret-gift-challenge.38677/ Journaling reads: I am surprised to see the bluebirds coming so close to the house with the birdbath hanging off the deck. They don’t really go to the feeders, but even the bluebirds need...