Fun Monday #41: Mother May I?
Hootin' Annie is the host of todays Fun Monday. She asked that we take 30 giant steps in any direction and take a photo. She directed us to take a photo and write a short essay. Then take 15 baby steps back and repeat the process.Mother May I?
I took my giant steps East from my work station, through the patio doors and almost to the east side fence. This is where I arrived.
The bird feeder that the hubby built for me some years ago stands between a Blue Spruce and a Lace leaf Maple. I no longer rush out the patio door and clap my hands to chase the squirrels away. I surrendered seasons ago. Now I fill it with peanuts for the little tail swisher. For the birds I hang tubes of sunflower seeds and thistle. Occasionally a Crow or Magpie challenges the squirrel. I enjoy the rare visit of a shimmering Stellar Jay.Fifteen baby steps back brings me to a Christmas gift I received from my "baby" several years ago. Amanda (aka Mandy), my youngest daughter chose this bird bath that is also a sun dial. This bath is favored by the finches because they can sit on the sun dial and ruffles their feathers before flying away. I've seen 10 of them vying for position at one time.
This is a zoom in on the sun dial sculpture. It has a teeny hummingbird that balances on a flower sculpture. Early in the summer mornings I have to hunt for the little piece after a raccoon or possum knocks it down. Yes... I did notice that I need to clean it out.
(PS. I have a tiny heater that is made for bird baths to prevent ice and to promote spoiled birds.)Please visit the other Fun Monday participants by clicking right HERE.
Comments
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Love the little heater on the birdbath, so nice of you!
Lisa
Your post rocks. :D
If you want to read a hilarious story of the adventure we had yesterday in Egypt read my post tomorrow ! I only say one word : call boys !
Your squirrel/bird feeder is almost yard art--love it!
xo
in fact, your whole yard is awesome, let see more of it
I don't care for squirrels either. Unfortunately, I'm overrun with them at my house.
Excellent enjoyable story telling.
I do love your writing! I just can't ever get enough of it.
And what great bird features. The heater for the birds' water? Awesome! The other little woodland animals probably hot tub out there at night, too. I envy you your squirrels. A neighbor seven down and across has several. You'd think they'd share. I guess their giant pine tree has more appeal than my shrubs and palm trees do. Time to re-plant. ha.
You do spoil the birds. :)
Take care,
Connie
Love the photos. The bottom one is my favorite!
Just flew by to remind you about the House Warming Party for JulieBug and Tig this Friday at my place.
Be sure to invite all your readers and ask them to join us. I'll be adding to the guest list all week.
Here in Oz, it's almost summer.
Great concept by Hootin Annie, whose site I've visited a few times. Must sign up for this.
Too late this week - it's already Wednesday afternoon here in Oz!