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Friday, November 28, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Wild Birds and Geraniums November 29, 2014

Welcome to my post.  Flocks of Chickadees roaming through the Western Red Cedars stop by for a snack of black sunflower seeds on my deck, they are getting braver as the fall goes on and sometimes fly up even when I am out putting on more seeds.   Some are definitely Chestnut-backed Chickadees-

"Float like a chickadee, sting like a bee!"

"just walkin' on sunshine, woh-oh"

Others are more brown, possibly the Black-capped Chickadee, I'm not up on the latest names.  "Score!"

Today I am linking with-

Wild Bird Wednesday hosted by Stewart M.

Saturday's Critters hosted by Eileen

Today's Flowers hosted by Denise

Macro Monday 2 hosted by Gemma and Mystical Magical Teacher

I Heart Macro hosted by Laura

They are delightful little birds, very quick.  At a camp in California some would eat nuts out of my hand.  Maybe one day....

The next in my series of featured tough houseplants is one that has been in flower for most of the spring and summer in my windows, a Pelargonium type geranium.   This variety stays small in a pot, and I have been growing this plant several years.   At one point it had split enough to be divided into 3 plants.  I also had the plant on the left next to the then-empty pot on the right and it dropped seeds onto the soil which grew and started blooming this summer as well.   Here they are with one series of spent flowers, still kind of pretty, and new flowers budding out-

And here they are trimmed to show off the new flowers-

I love the salmon / peachy color which makes me think of my favorite time of day in the garden, sunset and twilight.



More budded out-

With more light the peachy colors come through-

And floral arrangements with Thanksgiving colors-


I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.  I got together with some of my grown children and grandkids.

Hannah

or cameras are macro

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  1. Nancy JNovember 29, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    Every one beautiful, but the close-up of a pelargonium flower, my pic of the day. Have a wonderful weekend,...Jean

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  2. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Thanks, Jean, I've been surprised how small the plant stays and how often it blooms. If it got big it wouldn't fit on my windowsill very well. It was fun to see it self-sow some seedlings, I guess I could grow more small ones if they get too big.

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 29, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    These are wonderful close s shot of this little bird and your blooms are very beautiful. Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 3:44 AM

      Thanks, Margaret, it's such fun to put the seeds out and watch them come. I hope some different birds will start to come as well. I enjoyed your Sandpipers.

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  4. UnknownNovember 29, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    Cute little birds. I love the colour of your geranium. Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 3:50 AM

      Thanks, Gunilla, I love peachy colors in flowers so I appreciate these and the long bloom.

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  5. eileeninmdNovember 29, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    Your chickadee is so colorful and pretty. Great shots and I love your beautiful geraniums. The salmon color is lovely.. Thank you so much for sharing your post with my critter party.. Have a happy weekend!

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  6. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 3:53 AM

    Thanks, Eileen, the birds in my yard are the same as the ones we would see in S. California when we went camping in the mountains, so it is like camping all the time. Thanks for hosting, I'm glad you are solving your computer problems.

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  7. CarverNovember 29, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Wonderful shots of the birds and flowers.

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  8. The Furry GnomeNovember 29, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    I've never even heard of a Chestnut-backed chickadee before. Thanks for something new!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 11:09 AM

      Yes, I was surprised too when I saw more than one kind out there and looked them up.

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  9. TexWisGirlNovember 29, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    sweet chickadees!! love that chestnut coloration! we only get carolina type here, i think. lovely blooms, too!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 11:10 AM

      Thanks, Theresa, it's great you get some Chickadees too. They are adorable!

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  10. A Colorful WorldNovember 29, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Sweet chickadee...and lovely flowers!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 11:14 AM

      Thanks, Marie, I'm envious of your warm climate and lovely flowers, and the sunset is the color of my geraniums!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 29, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful little bird. I've never seen the Chestnut-backed Chickadee.

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks, Pat, I take a closer look now that I'm photographing them.

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  12. ElaNovember 29, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Great pictures of these beautiful birds and lovely flowers !
    Happy weekend :)

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM

      Thanks, Ela, the indoor flowers really cheer me up!

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  13. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningNovember 29, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Your bird and bloom photos are amazing. I love the close-ups of the Chickadees. Thank you for sharing and happy weekend too!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 6:15 PM

      Thanks, Lee, I have to make do with my indoor plants now, your wonderful Hawaiian gardens were a treat!

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  14. AlisonNovember 29, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    The salmon and peach colors are my favorites too. Great shots of the birds! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 5:18 PM

      Thanks, Alison, I liked your snow shots but I'm glad it's not here yet because it's hard on the poultry.

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  15. This N ThatNovember 29, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Cute Chickadees..never saw them with brown in them..Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving..

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 6:09 PM

      The Chestnut-backed ones are a west coast species, though there seem to be other chickadees in a lot of the country. It's always fun to get together with the kids and grandkids.

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  16. maryaustriaNovember 29, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Such a cute and wonderful bird! And the flowers are beautiful too!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 5:55 PM

      Thanks, Mary, the Chickadees are so fast, just light and grab a seed, they are hard to watch, but so cute.

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  17. JudyNovember 29, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Gorgeous geraniums!!! Not my favourite colour, but don't you just love the shape of the centres of the blossoms!!!! I do!

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 6:01 PM

      Thanks, Judy, the stamens or pistil being the same color is pretty. I am always amazed what a good houseplant they turned out to be. I love all the hardy geraniums too, but haven't tried them as houseplants.

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  18. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©November 29, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    I love chickadees. They're so cheeky!
    ~

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    1. HannahNovember 29, 2014 at 6:04 PM

      Thanks, they are fun birds, and getting more friendly.

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  19. DeniseinVANovember 29, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Thanks for linking with Today's Flowers, wonderful post!

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    1. HannahNovember 30, 2014 at 9:01 AM

      Thanks, Denise, I enjoy having houseplants to fill in the gap or just add tropical plants. Thanks for hosting!

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    2. DeniseinVANovember 30, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      It's people such as yourself that make hosting TF a joy Hanna. Thank YOU my friend and enjoy your week :)

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  20. ArijaNovember 30, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    It is so satisfying to propagate ones own plants and see ones babies grow and bloom. Bless your little pelargoniums.

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    1. HannahNovember 30, 2014 at 3:31 AM

      Thanks, Arija, there's something special about a plant I grew from seed that does well.

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  21. ArijaNovember 30, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    Much as I love all plants, I love those chickadees more.

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  22. Stewart MNovember 30, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    Splendid little birds - I use to see very similar ones in the UK, but this type of bird does not occur in Australia. Nice to see some.

    cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. HannahNovember 30, 2014 at 1:35 AM

      Thanks, Stewart, you have an abundance of birds that don't occur here in Australia, I enjoy seeing them too.

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  23. rainfield61November 30, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Lovely birds.

    And one of the sweeties.

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  24. Phil SladeNovember 30, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    That's a new one on me the Chestnut - backed Chickadee and your photographs show it off really well.

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  25. Phil SladeNovember 30, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    That's a new one on me the Chestnut - backed Chickadee and your photographs show it off really well.

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    1. HannahDecember 1, 2014 at 11:43 PM

      Thanks, Phil, I enjoyed your great bird photos.

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  26. Bob BushellDecember 1, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Nice the Chickadee, he's so good, thanks Hannah.

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    1. HannahDecember 1, 2014 at 11:43 PM

      Thanks, Bob, your bird photos are fantastic.

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  27. Pieni LintuDecember 1, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    Lovely shots!

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    1. HannahDecember 1, 2014 at 11:45 PM

      Thanks, Pieni, it's hard to take them through the window, sometimes the camera tried to focus on the glass instead.

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  28. AnonymousDecember 1, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Beautiful photo's!!

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 12:09 AM

      Thanks, I'm glad to have indoor flowers to fill in, and lots of hungry little birds to try to photograph.

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  29. GattinaDecember 1, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    Beautiful pictures of the cute little birds and the flowers !

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 3:42 AM

      Thanks, Gattina, before we know it the holidays will be here, I wish I could go off on a trip to somewhere warm.

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  30. NatureStopDecember 1, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    Greetings from Dubai! Really enjoyed going through your blog. Have a great week ahead! Will be back soon...

    Shantana

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 3:25 AM

      Thanks for coming by! The photos of India and the leopards are fantastic.

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  31. RomiDecember 1, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    I've heard of chickadees, but I don't think I've seen one. They are beautiful.
    Your flowers are lovely, too.

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 12:10 AM

      They are cute, and the ones in my yard actually say chick-a-dee-dee.

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  32. LeoviDecember 1, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Great photos, wonderful details in the bird and flowers!

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 1:02 AM

      Thanks, Leovi, it's great to have things to photograph in my own house and yard. I enjoyed your colorful compostions again.

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  33. abriannaDecember 1, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Great details in your bird shots. I too like that salmon peach/pink combinaation. Your centerpiece is gorgeous.

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 12:12 AM

      Thanks, Abrianna, I grew up loving to study the tiny flowers in little bouquets of Lantana but don't get to see them now, I liked your red ones.

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  34. VillroseDecember 1, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Nice bird and flower photos!

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 12:19 AM

      Thanks, Villrose, I enjoyed your frosty ice crystallized flowers.

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  35. buntpapierfabrik.blogger.deDecember 1, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    So fine and detailed little birgt - amazing pictures!

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 12:22 AM

      Thanks, Christine, I liked your home decorating, and the quilted star with the beads and lights.

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  36. Gail DixonDecember 1, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Your birds and blooms shots are amazing. Very well done!

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 12:33 AM

      Thanks, Gail, you really caught a lot of unusual birds.

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  37. AnonymousDecember 1, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    love your peachy colored flowers! As well as the red chickadee

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 12:44 AM

      Thanks, Jesh, the little geraniums are amazing, and such a nice color.

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  38. UnknownDecember 1, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Those birds are so sweet. Gorgeous floral arrangements, too.

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    1. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 1:01 AM

      Thanks, Amy, they are fun to watch. The flower arrangements were from a party at my daughter's job. I enjoyed your bright flowers.

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  39. HannahDecember 2, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Thanks, Felicia, I'm slowly getting photos of some other birds too.

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