Some random fun as we drive around, looking for Snow Geese, or Tundra Swans, or Bald Eagles, or Red Tail Hawks - or whatever might surprise and delight us.
At first I thought these were rose hips, but no thorns, with the help of neaby blogger, Lorrie, she tells me these are Hawthorn trees - sure would like to see this tree in bloom in the spring.
And a flock of shore birds, Dunlins I think - so far away in the seasonal pond that I couldn't get a great focus - but a thrill anyway - We've looked for these for two years and finally spotted a medium sized flock.
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Santa's just relaxing and who can begrudge him that?
I couldn't imagine that you saw Santa...but indeed you DID! Beautiful photos and fun things too! Enjoy your afternoon! Hugs!
I was hoping someone knew what that first tree is...maybe it is a crabapple, but it is not like any I have seen.
Not familiar with the Dunlins - you did catch a large flock there JoAnn.
The mountain scenery is so lovely - I've always wanted live with a mountain view.
Mary x
That looks like a carpet of birds, and, maybe compared to the other birds you get over-wintering, a bit smaller, but huge to me. The crabapples are really showing off, now that they are ripe.
How beautiful!
I love seeing the berries. It's important winter food for many of our birds.
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
I think the berries might be hawthornes, good food for the birds. They darken in late winter. The trees are beautiful when in bloom.
They are amazing! We're so frozen!
JoAnn - whatever that fruit is, I am surprised it's not gone already … great winter food for the birds and squirrels and deer.
Are the dunlins sleeping? It looks like they all have their beaks under wing …
I love the randomness of this - one thing is sure, you won't find anything if you don't go looking for something!
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