Friday, February 8, 2019
Birds at Parkwood
One of the first signs of 'nature' I saw at Parkwood were the birds. They were all common birds, and I only got a few very poor photos, but it connected me to the natural world I love.
Most of the birds were House Sparrows, but you might notice the Red-winged Blackbird in the back right corner.
A little closer. The medium size birds is a female Red-wjng.
Only once I saw a Cardinal.
A female Red-wing.
A Mourning Dove.
Many of the birds were attracted by seeds provided by another patient who regularly brought birdseed to the edge of the frogpond. Although the Chipmunks were attracted as much as the birds.
I kept wondering how much they were eating, and how much they were storing away for the winter.
One more, a Canada Goose carved from a big old stump.
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Oh that carving is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI miss feeding the birds here at the new house but don't want to attract the bears.
I imagine munks do it half and half- some for right now, the rest for winter storage.
ReplyDeleteAny little touch of nature helps in healing, especially for those of us who love the natural world.
ReplyDeleteThe Chipmunk is so cute, but I love those Mourning Doves, soft and gentle.
ReplyDeleteHaving never seen a Cardinal I now have some idea of their size from your photos. A few birds to watch can make the world seem a much brighter place.
ReplyDeleteI love watching birds, even more so as I have aged. It does connect you to the cycle of life.
ReplyDeleteLovely gardens.
ReplyDeleteEvery little bit of Nature is a great tool for healing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Carving!
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
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ReplyDeleteSparrows have always been one of my favorite creatures to watch.
ReplyDeleteAnd chipmunks are just too stinking cute!
I am sure that nature was as therapeutic in its own way as the care your recieved from the nurses.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting carving! We like to watch the birds too!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how many of we humans are able to bond with the birds of nature. Filling up the birdfeeders and watching the little fellas coming to feed gives one such a great feeling inside. A feeling of purpose. A feeling of well being.
ReplyDeleteI love the birds, even the house sparrows. But that carving is just beautiful! It looks like the chipmunk didn't even wait for her to put it down before diving in! :-)
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