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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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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 15, 2022
In reply to @ess77 "@artist01, @loribnt, @sueinmn,@johnbishop,@artscaping, and all....well, folks, I want to share something special. You are every one..." + (show)
@ess77

@artist01, @loribnt, @sueinmn,@johnbishop,@artscaping, and all....well, folks, I want to share something special. You are every one soooo very talented and involved with painting, quilting, making paper!!!!!

When I was in gra.mar scho...long time ago...we lived in the mountains of NC. I had a horse, was very happy there. An elderly lady, friend, probably in her 40's...was a known local artist. I was honored to have lessens with her. My first introduction to watercolors.

I'm attaching a couple of pictures to share. I painted them with Mrs. Maloy...sharing. I've been taking pictures for insurance and for donation or sale.

Here are those first pics I did...enjoy and be kind!
Blessings to you all. Elizabeth

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@ess77 To me, a completely untalented, non-creative person, those are all beautiful. I wish I had one-tenth of your talent. My sister-in-law does some watercolors and I love her work too. My brother, upon retiring, became a photographer, mostly landscapes and seascapes and his wife painted as an avocation. My profile picture is one of his, it's looking toward Mount Washington in NH.
JK

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Apr 1, 2022

Spring is slow to come to northern Wisconsin this year. The lake is still frozen solid. But it has offers some rewards! Looky who I found out on the ice this morning!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 1, 2022
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@loribmt

Spring is slow to come to northern Wisconsin this year. The lake is still frozen solid. But it has offers some rewards! Looky who I found out on the ice this morning!

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Outside our windows, Spring is trying mightily to take hold! Last night it dropped to 30 degrees again, though.

This week we have had doves, scrubjays, robins, songbirds, wild geese, turkey vultures, and eagles. The most surprising is the little flock of the fattest quail i have ever seen running around. Usually we see them a bit later in the season. I tell you, they look like giant softballs with legs, they are so big! In addition to this, the trees are leafing out. Our cherry trees [3 different kinds] have three different colored buds on them. And of course, weeds galore.
Ginger

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 2, 2022
In reply to @loribmt "Spring is slow to come to northern Wisconsin this year. The lake is still frozen solid...." + (show)
@loribmt

Spring is slow to come to northern Wisconsin this year. The lake is still frozen solid. But it has offers some rewards! Looky who I found out on the ice this morning!

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Love watching those critters frolic!

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sunny617 | @sunny617 | Apr 2, 2022

The turkeys are strutting out my window today. What a beautiful sight!

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Apr 2, 2022
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@sunny617

The turkeys are strutting out my window today. What a beautiful sight!

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Whoa! What a great picture! Usually around my yard, we only see one male strutting his stuff for all of his girls. This is like an episode of the Bachelorette! Really fun to see! Thanks for sharing! 🦃

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sunny617 | @sunny617 | Apr 2, 2022

Oh, I believe there was at least a dozen of the them in the street. Absolutely amazing!

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dianeg616 | @dianeg616 | Apr 2, 2022

I see tulips, daffodils, blooming heather, flowering trees, camellias, birds - all the beautiful evidence that spring is here. 🌷🌺❣

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 2, 2022
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@sunny617

The turkeys are strutting out my window today. What a beautiful sight!

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We do not often see the wild turkeys near our house, but they are all over the valley. Thanks for reminding me! Between deer, elk, and turkeys, we have to watch our 3 mile drive out to the interstate. Any of those make a mess of a car if you hit them.

A few weeks ago we pulled a lavender bush away from a small rose bush that was getting no air/sunshine. [We bungee-corded the lavender plant up and away, attaching the hook to a ziptie strung through the air vent below house] Happy to report the rosebush is showing great signs of life! It is a yellow tea rose. Red velvet rose and fiesta rose bushes are also happy and growing.
Ginger

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ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Apr 2, 2022
In reply to @gingerw "Outside our windows, Spring is trying mightily to take hold! Last night it dropped to 30..." + (show)
@gingerw

Outside our windows, Spring is trying mightily to take hold! Last night it dropped to 30 degrees again, though.

This week we have had doves, scrubjays, robins, songbirds, wild geese, turkey vultures, and eagles. The most surprising is the little flock of the fattest quail i have ever seen running around. Usually we see them a bit later in the season. I tell you, they look like giant softballs with legs, they are so big! In addition to this, the trees are leafing out. Our cherry trees [3 different kinds] have three different colored buds on them. And of course, weeds galore.
Ginger

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@gingerw, @johnbishop, @loribmt, and all... what a wonderful gaggle of feathered friends. I know you're enjoying this scene for as long as they hang out. One of my favorite little fellows is the quail. I adore the way they look, walk, everything about them. And what a conglomeration of goodies for your fun. Enjoy...

I have 5 mourning doves several times daily now, cardinal families are still not as prolific as normal, and don't know why...mybe some of their nesting in large shrubs has been disturbed by our condo's overactive grounds folks. Hope not.
I have Downy Woodpeckers, male and female, lots of something I've yet to identify-I'll get a picture to you folks for help. Lovely soft gray bellies, shades of brown and black stripes on back and tail feathers, beautiful deep rust heads. I'm looking in my books and online.
Also, finch, lime-colored fellow-finch? tanager?
You are all such experts, I'm still learning. As soon as I get them planted, I'll show you the new cordon steel half moon wall planters I got and am planting mostly with succulents, a bloomer, or 2. Looking forward to getting them hung and happy.
Hope all are doing well.
Be safe, be well, be blessed. elizabeth

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