Is that a riverbirch tree. Looks like the one in my front yard. Beautiful photo. Nothing but rain here for three days no photo taking for me. Plenty to do inside. QMM
Betsy, that's actually Mrs. Woodpecker. What you have there is a female Downy Woodpecker; gthe males have a red patch on the head while females are just black & white. Nice shot, though!
hahaha getting your sexes mixed up Quite the little hiccup And you are going to peck away? Oh the things you say But I know what you mean Keepig things ever so clean I can't make fun of that Soothes the ocd of Pat..hahaha Great shot too The cat looked and was drooling, it's true
oh dear,..well, don't tell Orlin there's a Mrs. Bird, too! ha. She's albino...all white meat! lol.... kidding, just kidding everyone. I love my parakeets.
Hello, Please allow me to introduce myself...I am Grace.
Thank you for posting your blog for the world to read; it is very encouraging.
One of the cousins in our extended family is autistic and for over two decades now I have watched in wonder at the struggles associated with just ONE special needs child.
The Lord Must Have Brought You, Your Spouse & Your whole family through an amazing faith journey.
You are such an inspiration.
Love the woodpecker photo and the quote you selected is just perfect...it fits. The Woodpecker is pretty much single-minded in his pursuit of the prize. (I suspect that there is a scriptural application there somewhere)
What a great shot...you have such an eye for beauty..and in your back yard too. Using your head, good advice....following through till the jobs done....words to live by.
Mrs. Woodpecker in my backyard 11-27-11
Doesn't look at all like Woody.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot! I love the quote too!
ReplyDeleteSilver ~ he's wearing black!
ReplyDeleteMari ~ that's my motto for the month of December! ha.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a mask... and a cape.
ReplyDeleteha..was that you in disguise?
ReplyDeleteNah, too much white. Although it is an idea if I ever want to start... ummm... pecking around your house.
ReplyDeleteIs that a riverbirch tree. Looks like the one in my front yard. Beautiful photo. Nothing but rain here for three days no photo taking for me. Plenty to do inside.
ReplyDeleteQMM
Handsome little guy isn't he?
ReplyDeleteSilver ~ You and Mr. Neighbor Man! ha.
ReplyDeletePeggy ~ it's a crab apple!
ReplyDeleteWe can all perch on the branches like Tiger.
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW I'll have my camera ready for that! ha.
ReplyDeletehe kind looks like he is laying down on the job right now...smiles.
ReplyDeleteWise words!
ReplyDeleteCamera? Oh, no! The deal's off!
ReplyDeleteA pretty photo, Mr. Woodpecker is having a good time.
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and pic!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, that's actually Mrs. Woodpecker. What you have there is a female Downy Woodpecker; gthe males have a red patch on the head while females are just black & white. Nice shot, though!
ReplyDeleteRoy ~ yes, you are absolutely right! Thanks for the correction. Leave it to you! :) I'll correct the post....
ReplyDeletebeautiful, and so true!
ReplyDeletehahaha getting your sexes mixed up
ReplyDeleteQuite the little hiccup
And you are going to peck away?
Oh the things you say
But I know what you mean
Keepig things ever so clean
I can't make fun of that
Soothes the ocd of Pat..hahaha
Great shot too
The cat looked and was drooling, it's true
Pat ~ Orlin drooling at the bird.
ReplyDeleteHe and Tiger would be friends for sure
Until they fought over dinner
and there could only be one winner!
lol....
I love this Betsy look beautiful, I love birds here sometimes I see someones so special (here is so antique with big trees)Love yours:)
ReplyDeleteSilver?? what is this avatar!oh boy:)
@Gloria: Just another version of "me."
ReplyDeleteGloria ~ ooh..nice big old trees..sounds lovely! I bet you have some wonderful birds down there!
ReplyDeleteoboy? ...haha..you sound just like Silver!
nope:) you are not this didn't Betsy?
ReplyDeleteOf Cary Grant to ....lol
Yes Betsy trees about 300 years in the park(lol) we have to be carefully in winter:)
ReplyDeleteGloria ~ sounds lovely...you need to take some photos!
ReplyDeleteI will Betsy:) The Araucarias are famous for be so antiques are typical from here in some places:)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot and quote !
ReplyDeleteI've noticed we are having more Woodpeckers visit than usual, several different species....
~Jo
Maybe they'd each take half
ReplyDeleteEither way Mr. Bird sure wouldn't laugh..haha
pat
ReplyDeleteoh dear,..well, don't tell Orlin there's a Mrs. Bird, too! ha. She's albino...all white meat! lol.... kidding, just kidding everyone. I love my parakeets.
Really great photo, you must have a really good camera.
ReplyDeleteNicely captured, Betsy.
ReplyDeleteBut think of those headaches!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful shot of a fantastic bird!! Awwwww it's a stunning bird, truly! And the words are so true too! Take care
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Wisdom in that! blessings ~ Tanna
ReplyDeletealan ~ I know! can you imagine!
ReplyDeleteMike ~ it was taken through the window as I sat at my desk. But I confess that I took 12 and only one turned out. She wouldn't hold still! ha.
ReplyDeleteGreat pic and that quote is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
Betsy How you know is a MRS. woodpecker?:)I think was a he:)
ReplyDeleteGloria ~ the male would have a red patch on his head. :)
ReplyDeletewow ! you are so smart! dear so I have males here I saw the other day are beauty:)
ReplyDeletethanks Betsy:)
ReplyDeleteOh, how excellent!
ReplyDeleteSUCH pretty markings!
ReplyDeletecute little tapper. lol
ReplyDeleteHello, Please allow me to introduce myself...I am Grace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting your blog for the world to read; it is very encouraging.
One of the cousins in our extended family is autistic and for over two decades now I have watched in wonder at the struggles associated with just ONE special needs child.
The Lord Must Have Brought You, Your Spouse & Your whole family through an amazing faith journey.
You are such an inspiration.
Love the woodpecker photo and the quote you selected is just perfect...it fits. The Woodpecker is pretty much single-minded in his pursuit of the prize. (I suspect that there is a scriptural application there somewhere)
Keep on Posting!
In Him,
Grace
Aw, Grace..thank you so much for that. I really needed to hear that! You've made my day! :)
ReplyDeleteBetsy woohoo...you responded so quickly.
ReplyDeleteGlad to make your acquaintance.
I am a high school teacher who is home sick today with the respiratory ICK. Believe or not,YOU just made MY day too. lol.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand...lift you, cover you, and carry you through all that must be done. AMEN!
In Him,
GRACE
thanks, Grace...please come back and comment any time. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot...you have such an eye for beauty..and in your back yard too. Using your head, good advice....following through till the jobs done....words to live by.
ReplyDeleteYou got a nice, up-close picture. How'd you manage that? Ours can only be gotten like that on the feeders.
ReplyDeleteKayren ~ I was sitting at my desk...just zoomed in on his and got lucky! ha.
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