My Sunday Photo this week is all about the birds and bees, but don't worry there's nothing dodgy here, because it's not that kind of birds and bees.
These are the feather and buzzy kind.
I've mentioned before on previous posts that we have white doves visit us every day... no matter what the weather. In fact, if they don't appear I begin to wonder and worry about them.
If I don't happen to notice them arrive...they now perch up on the decking in full view of the window and peer in.
This tactic works extremely well because I immediately put fresh bird seed out for them.
We have had varying numbers...the most being seven at any one time, but lately we have only had two.
I love to see them doing a fly by or hearing them cooing up on our chimney pots.
I do wonder sometimes what their owners must think...and if they wonder where they go to every day. I'd love to attach a little wee note on to them, to explain where they've been and that I only feed them the best quality sunflower hearts.
I do wonder sometimes what their owners must think...and if they wonder where they go to every day. I'd love to attach a little wee note on to them, to explain where they've been and that I only feed them the best quality sunflower hearts.
The amount I spend on my bird food is quite extensive, so their owners are probably saving a small fortune!
(Dove)
We've had another new visitor this week on our kitchen bird feeder...a couple of siskins.
This is the first time that the siskins have used this particular feeder.
They normally use one on the other side of the house.
Obviously, our five star seed menu has gone out on 'Twitter' (sorry I couldn't resist) and the variety and amount of visitors grows daily.
This is the first time that the siskins have used this particular feeder.
They normally use one on the other side of the house.
Obviously, our five star seed menu has gone out on 'Twitter' (sorry I couldn't resist) and the variety and amount of visitors grows daily.
Unfortunately, this photo was taken through the kitchen window, so it's not the best quality.
(Siskin)
This male chaffinch is wearing his Sunday best at this time of year.
He's quite stunning.
It's a pity that the sun isn't shining on him, because it really makes a difference to the colours.
(Male Common Chaffinch)
...and so onto the bees...
This stunning Rhododendon Augustinii bursts into bloom very early on in the spring and causes quite a stir with the bees. I just couldn't capture a clear photo of this busy bee....he was frantically trying to gather as much pollen as he could before the sun went down.
(Rhododendron Augustinii)
I just love to hear the buzzing of the busy bees and have to say I've been encouraged by how many I've seen already in this early part of the season.
(Lavender)
...and finally...
I hope you are enjoying a busy but brilliant weekend.
Thank you for your visit...you're always welcome.
