When we opened the garage door
We are leaving in the morning.
The female Yellow-shafted Flicker
showed her tail feathers!
There were four Flickers this afternoon.
The dogwood is almost empty of berries.
I will have to get right back home
I never know who will come into the gardens.
showed her tail feathers!
There were four Flickers this afternoon.
The dogwood is almost empty of berries.
I never know who will come into the gardens.
You have some magical guests at this time of year, Q. Do you have your cowgirl boots packed? You might need them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thrill to see a Gulf Fritillary in your own garden. It must have been brought there by the SW winds. A lovely migrant indeed. Have fun in TX. I can't wait to see the photos you take and hear your stories. The flickers are my very favorites you know. Don't you just love those tail feathers. Bon Voyage.
ReplyDeleteDear Sherry, the Gulf Fritillary is beautiful. I love the autumn colours, it blends so beautifully with the marigolds. Mine are long gone....the rain and frost has put an end to their displays. I did, however, manage to collect seeds.
ReplyDeleteYOur images of the flickers are amazing. Stunning birds.
Have a fun trip, will be thinking of your.
That fritillary is so vibrant and beautiful!! And I love the tail feathers of the flicker!! I did not get any idea how long her bill was till she opened it to reach for another berry!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous butterfly - another new one to me - and I love the Flicker's fancy tail feathers too :-D
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely trip!
How special to have a visitor from Texas Sherry, perhaps she came with a formal invitation for you :) The Flicker photos are just beautiful, just amazing looking birds!
ReplyDeleteI do hope that pretty little all grown up cowgirl has a wonderful time in Texas :)
How exciting to see the Gulf Fritillary in your garden, Sherry. I hope you'll give him a ride back to Texas. Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteYou are outdoing yourself with these pictures. :) Gorgeous.
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