Emma is always ready to go outside as soon as I come home in the afternoon, so I put everything down inside and let her head for the grass. I have been taking her out on the leash most of the time so she won't wander off. She was in such a hurry this afternoon that I didn't stop her to put the leash on her. We both walked around a bit enjoying the beautiful sunshine and temperate weather. The birds (and we have lots of all kinds) were singing and flying around.
One bird was flitting near the house with his chirpy warning to stay away from HIS bush. He is a beautiful redbird whose hatchlings are in a nest in the bush. Apparently Momma bird was away gathering food. Daddy bird was doing his best to keep us distant.
I started looking around for Momma bird, I was startled to see just above us a great big OWL! Emma would have been an appetizer for this huge bird if I had not been standing there! I didn't think he would wait for me to grab my camera, but he obliged for several shots. I have never been so close to an owl before! He really was a magnificent creature!
In addition to these lovelies, I saw a red-headed woodpecker, swallows, wrens, and some I don't recognize. At other times of the year, we have tree ducks, doves, and even buzzards. Oh, and I can't forget the dozens of hummingbirds that found my red trumpet bushes this year! It's fun watching the birds when I have a little time.
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