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What's outside of your picture window today?

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Nov 25, 2020

As we get ready for the real winter to show up and COVID-19 still playing a major part in our lives I like to spend moments of my day de-stressing about what's going on in the world today. All I have to do is look out the window and observe some of natures beautiful creatures, how they interact and ponder how small it makes my troubles seem. Sometimes I may even get the opportunity to take a photo or two. How about you? Anything going on outside of your window(s) that you want to share?

For those members that have the ability to size your photos before you upload them to the discussion, may I suggest using the following sizes:
– 500 x 335 pixels (landscape)
– 210 x 210 pixels (square)

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Nov 28, 2020

@johnbishop, Yay for the sunny and warming day! Really like your snowman birdfeeder!

Larger birds are clearing one bird feeder daily and I'm wondering if that is due to the severe drought we've experienced or if the word of a neighborhood "feast" is spreading? Regardless, I'll be in the market for more bags of birdseed soon and both squirrels and birds will be entertaining Precious and me at the picture window.

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61valiant | @user_ch32491d1 | Nov 28, 2020
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Looking out my window at my new bird feeder and the cleanup crew on the ground. It's a beautiful sunny day at 31 degrees with a high of 50 today...woo hoo!

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What a cute bird feeder!

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61valiant | @user_ch32491d1 | Nov 28, 2020
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Thank you, @user_ch32491d1, for sharing this wonderful photo of the incredible bald eagle in flight! We do not have them in my area and it must be a thrill to seem them frequently.

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Thank you! I never get tired of watching eagles. One day last winter, there were 12 nearby at the same time.....what a delight!

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Nov 29, 2020
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Thank you! I never get tired of watching eagles. One day last winter, there were 12 nearby at the same time.....what a delight!

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Oh, Wow! @user_ch32491d1!! That must have been quite the show!!!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Nov 29, 2020
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@johnbishop

Looking out my window at my new bird feeder and the cleanup crew on the ground. It's a beautiful sunny day at 31 degrees with a high of 50 today...woo hoo!

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Love your bi-color squirrel - we have a mixed-breed buddy who has the red color on the top of his tail - al the way to the tip. Maybe because he is different, all the other squirrels treat him as the boss. Whenever I fill my squirrel-proof feeders, I toss a scoop on the ground for them.
My grandson loves to watch squirrels & count their nests on our walks. Wednesday we found 21 nests just walking around his block.
Sue

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Nov 30, 2020

So...the view outside my window recently has been one of activity. We are finally getting the bridge to cross the backwaters and stream below. The goal is to have our own vehicle trail to the riverfront called Adams Landing. The "count on me" neighbors share one but we want the spring lagoons to be big enough to entice the river otters, ducks, geese, and deer that come visiting almost every day. The Mississippi is in the background. I have never been to a Riverfest. Clue me in.

PS.....did you know you can purchase big boy legos to build your own bridge surface? Now that is exciting.
May every one of you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris
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katiejo59 | @katiejo59 | Dec 1, 2020
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@artscaping

So...the view outside my window recently has been one of activity. We are finally getting the bridge to cross the backwaters and stream below. The goal is to have our own vehicle trail to the riverfront called Adams Landing. The "count on me" neighbors share one but we want the spring lagoons to be big enough to entice the river otters, ducks, geese, and deer that come visiting almost every day. The Mississippi is in the background. I have never been to a Riverfest. Clue me in.

PS.....did you know you can purchase big boy legos to build your own bridge surface? Now that is exciting.
May every one of you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris

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I read your info. about Legos & must ask you..where is it a grown-up(or someone who likes putting things together but don't have grandkids yet) can purchase these kind of Legos? Also, am getting out in nature during Covid, as much as possible & one great distraction has been bird-watching here in south-central Pa. but love anything to do w/ the Mississippi. Hope I spelled that rite. Kathy

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Dec 2, 2020
In reply to @katiejo59 "I read your info. about Legos & must ask you..where is it a grown-up(or someone who..." + (show)
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I read your info. about Legos & must ask you..where is it a grown-up(or someone who likes putting things together but don't have grandkids yet) can purchase these kind of Legos? Also, am getting out in nature during Covid, as much as possible & one great distraction has been bird-watching here in south-central Pa. but love anything to do w/ the Mississippi. Hope I spelled that rite. Kathy

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Good morning, @katiejo59, I think I led you astray.....the pieces of the fiberglass bridge remind me of legos. They comprise a platform and then the ribs and edging for the road. Sorry....real life-sized. The process just reminds me of playing with Legos. Southcentral PA.....I lived in Coraopolis near the Pittsburg airport. Really loved it. Then I lived near Philadelphia in Delaware. Now MN...I guess I love the rivers and the birds and all the forest creatures.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 4, 2020

Today is a gloomy rainy messy afternoon. Because of this discussion, I am making an effort to look out of my window and although I don’t recognize any photo worthy options, I am enjoying the splash of raindrops in a puddle on my patio which is even more enjoyable if I open the window to listen and breathe in the fresh air.
Thank you for leading me to discover this moment of peace and beauty today.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 4, 2020

Monday morning I was up early feeding my cats and noticed it was bright outside when it's usually pretty dark. I looked out the window and saw such a beautiful and bright moon. I was just sorry that the trees were in between and made it difficult to get focus in the picture. The sun is out now and my bird feeder has meager pickings, just one lonely woodpecker.
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