Tendrils

Just A Number

Overnight, one of the digits that represent my age changed. Funny how that happens. Here I am, celebrating with a bow in my hair, on the left (my right).

Today, being a special day, I was on alert for something unusual to show up in the world of nature. That seems to happen on holidays, birthdays and other red letter days.

While outside this afternoon, I was paying attention to the songs of the birds in the woods. Two relatively new to me, at least for this season, stood out. The first that I heard, a Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla). This image is the Redstart I was pleased to see and photograph just a few days ago.

The second song was of a Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus). I haven’t seen any yet this season. This picture is from April of 2020.

Both these birds eat mostly insects and other arthropods during the summer. Since they don’t come to my feeders, I’m able to entice them into view by keeping my three birdbaths filled with fresh water.

Looking forward to seeing more birds here for the breeding season as spring turns to summer.

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18 responses to “Just A Number”

  4. Happy Birthday Brenda, I’ll catch up in September…
    Theresa Bradley BENNETT

  5. Happy Birthday, Brenda. You’re right, it’s just a number, but as the big ones click over, the accumulated blessings can be counted.

    Your photography has helped to share the wonder of nature as a gift to many. Thanks.

    • Thanks so much Nancy, for your wise words! I totally love sharing nature.
      Thinking about your blueberries as mine are just now beginning to turn, very slowly, to their wonderful BLUE!
      I love that you’re reading my posts.
      Bren

  7. Wishing you a happy and joyful birthday!!

    You are such a bright spot in my day!!

  9. Brenda, what a rare beauty she is! And I ditto what Nancy says. Your generosity of sharing your experiences is joy and happiness for many and that is a gift I look forward to every day!

    • Buddy,
      Thanks so much for being there, reading what I write. *This* is what I want to do when I grow up! 🙂
      And thanks too for reading my posts, and for being there.
      Bren