I arose early each day when we were in Virginia a few weeks ago so that I could go for a morning walk. Every day the birds awoke me before the clock went off. What a gentle way to return to the world after a night's sleep! Out and about while the others slept, I came across these lovelies in a cherry tree.
The sky seems always to be a mere back drop to the beauty right before me.
You must dare to disassociate yourself from those who would delay your journey... Leave, depart, if not physically, then mentally. Go your own way, quietly, undramatically, and venture toward trueness at last. (Vernon Howard)
The sky seems always to be a mere back drop to the beauty right before me.
You must dare to disassociate yourself from those who would delay your journey... Leave, depart, if not physically, then mentally. Go your own way, quietly, undramatically, and venture toward trueness at last. (Vernon Howard)
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Those are such beautiful birds and ones I have never seen here where I live in Ohio. Your photo is a perfect one for Skywatch.
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect moment of quietness, tranquility ... and beauty!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous photo!!
ReplyDeleteSandy
ReplyDeleteYou always presents a beautiful picture and a delicate text.
I love much of your blog.
Kisses
Marcos
Oh what a fabulous photo of these birds you got Sandy! Exceptional against the blue sky...
ReplyDeleteSandy
ReplyDeleteNature is perfect and you have been chosen by it, a perfect sky
Kisses,
Denise BC
What better committee could one want?
ReplyDeleteI love this picture. And I too love waking to the birds.
ReplyDeleteStunning Sandy, really-- wonderful capture of Waxwings against the brilliant blue. They must be feeding. I've read they feed in flocks but roost in singles but I'm not sure about the roosting part. We get these each winter.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful..i have some birds ...and beetles in yestardays posting...besides sky watching ..if you have time have a look...some wonderful color done by the best paintor ...Mother Nature...Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteWelcome committee eh, great post and photo ideal for skywatch.
ReplyDeletePlease come visit mine.
Beautiful catch, beautiful colors.
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeletebeauitful birds ~ thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love this photo!
ReplyDeleteThis shot take the first place this week:)
WOW! That is a wonderful photo! I love it o much! Perfect SWF-shot! Well done:)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend:)
Great Commitee.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
Gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful that your picture with all these birds
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to see these guys, maybe someday I will. But I'll enjoy your view til then. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely uplifting picture! I just love these birds.
ReplyDeleteSomething I miss is bird song. My development is so new, we only have little baby trees, and you really need old growth to please the birds, so they don't live here yet.
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Oh wow... that is an amazing photo! Beautiful!!! Stunning.
ReplyDeletePerfect shot!!! :)))
ReplyDeleteGREAT!
Ida
Beautiful birds against the clear blue sky. Great sky watch.
ReplyDeleteNice weekend to you :)
Sandy: Those are super bird shots.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds. I was told that they eat fruit and berries. I photographed some of these here in Wyoming last January. it was WELL below freezing so they must like frozen russian olives as well..
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and great skywatch friday post.
You asked where I found such a cooperative owl.. He was a rehab bird that I was getting ready to release back into the wild..
thanks for sharing
Absolutely one of the best SWF photos of this week! Congratulations for having captured and shared with us this beauty!
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I'd like to add that your quote of the day is very meaningful to me! Thanx!
I wish I had taken this photo--I would be so proud of it. It is really a great capture.
ReplyDeleteI d'ont know what is better:
ReplyDeleteThe sky or the birds!!
I think, both are beautiful!!
Santilli
Those are beautiful birds !!! And such a great sky!!!
ReplyDeleteSandy,
ReplyDeleteyour birds in your picture are Cedar waxwings (Bombycillia cedrorum)found only in North America.
Their breeding range extends throughout the southern half of Canada and the northern half of the United States.
The winter range includes the United States, Mexico and Central America as far south as Panama.
Preferred habitats include open woodlands, orchards, and residential areas.
They frequently inhabit riparian areas, which provide nesting shrubs and trees,
fruits and emerging aquatic insects, but also use farms, orchards, conifer plantations, and suburban gardens.
Wonderful picture,
cheers Gisela
Oh, how lovely---and so close!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool picture!
ReplyDeleteSandy, that's an amazing capture with so many early morning visitors :)
ReplyDeleteThat's an incredible shot, Sandy. What a beautiful way to wake up!
ReplyDeleteThis photo made me smile. Very pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteLike the birds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot of these birds! Mme. la Vache, who likes birds, liked it too! Good subject for Sky Watch Friday!
ReplyDeleteCedar waxwings! One of my favorite birds, they would invade our holly tree and devour the berries in a matter of hours. We were on their migritory path. Every year for 10 years they came. I moved and I like to think they still come to eat the berries.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat sky.
Nice welcome committee.
Troy
haha, so cute! a perfect photo indeed!
ReplyDeleteSandy, these are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteBeautiful golden birds! We don't have those ones in Australia...
ReplyDeleteThat is just absolutely beautiful! Being woken by birdsong is a lovely way to wake up isn't it.I love hearing the birds in our garden when I wake up.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy that welcoming committee, although our swans suit me just as well!
ReplyDeleteI love that quote and may have to borrow it from you :)
excellent and colorful capture!!!
ReplyDeletelovely picture
ReplyDeleteBTW On mine, when I say I was on the top of the bus I mean the upper deck of a double-decker bus.
it looks more like a painting to me. nice shot sandy. the sky is so blue. beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNice birds. :)
ReplyDeleteI have my garge in the barn. Not so delicate to dance in grease and oil :p
Such beautiful birds,and a bright blue sky,wonderful:o)
ReplyDeleteThe birds are really cute and pretty. This is a beautiful and well framed photo.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic weekend.
Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex
Excellent post, great "Skywatch".
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, have a nice weekend.
That is such a wonderful picture! Lucky you to have been there to capture this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird photos. Love the color on them.
ReplyDeleteWow great picture of a beautiful bird :)
ReplyDeleteThis was just wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute birds and a beautiful photo:)
They are welcoming the day with a song. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteThe congregation is singing. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat capture, Sandy! I love the crisp blue sky.
ReplyDeletemy blog
what a great shot indeed.
ReplyDeletei just wanted to let you know that the image of the sake cups from your "acceptance and rejection" post inspired a very brief story i've put up today. thank you so much for sharing that entire post.
Thanks for the comment on my scottish castle piture the other day! :D Your bird pic is great! Have a nice day!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Sandy, what a stunning photo! Just gorgeous! What sort of camera do you use? Have a great weekend... Hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a fantastic photo! Absolutely beautiful! Wish I could get a good picture of birds.
ReplyDeleteI am seeing the most beautiful blue birds, cardinals, and finches now. Sometimes they even sit on the window ledge of my office. A good omen for sure :)
ReplyDeleteA stunning photo! I do love to wake to birdsong.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my Sky Watch picture.
such a great bird formation, why don't they fly....LOL :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture ! I wished I would have this view early in the morning (here it rains!)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI live in Virginia and haven't had the pleasure to run into such a gorgeous shot....absolutely beautiful, Sandy,
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week-end
Not only does it appear that the little birdies posed for your beautiful, cheery photo, but they gently awakened you each morning, imploring you to enter their glorious world. If only every day could be so peacefully energetic for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThe quote is terrific - I'm going to borrow it, if that's okay with you. Perfect for me today.
Whaasddition to my landscaope thankst type of bird> good
ReplyDeleteSuch a crystal clear photo, the sky's blue is so pure. Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh I read the comments they are waxwings now to look them up for colors and then put them in cherry trees
ReplyDeleteLovely! with bonus beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty birds, I love your quote too. I hope your weekend is great too Sandy.
ReplyDeleteHi! I love your picture. Are they waxwings? Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how much beauty was here in New Jersey until I starting taking pictures, which hasn't been that long.
Have a good weekend. Lisa
I love the birds. nice picture
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy...
ReplyDeleteIt's just turned 04.00 of a Saturday morning here and as I write this the Dawn Chorus as started.. I missed your Yesterday... I was awake so I thought I got through the Sky Watch list.
Over 160 this week... it will need to be changed to Sky Watch Weekend soon..
ll the best and thank you for all the vists you mde again
Tom
Super, super, super, capture of The Cedar Waxwings against the sky. I am impressed!
ReplyDeletesuch a peaceful shot.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful picture. Amazing how the weight of the birds doesn't bend the branches at all.
ReplyDeleteGREAT SHOT!! and also the birds are really cute. I found a morning touch by your Image. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Sandy!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds! They look so peaceful. This is a really great photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to start the day ! Lovely pic :)
ReplyDeleteThank Sandy for visit my sky!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy week!
Luiz
These birds seem to be making their plains for the spring! Very cute. Great shot!
ReplyDeletewow fantastic catch!
ReplyDeletewhat a surprise for early birds!
Gorgeous birds posed in front of a beautiful blue sky.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds Sandy. Looks like a nice welcoming committee for you. I think this picture perfectly captures the peace and tranquility of nature.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.