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Kiss of Life
'tis the season.
A juvenile downy woodpecker clings to the fence, as his mother gathers food at the suet cage. Beak full of suet, Mama Downy calls to Junior, encouraging him to come to her. His flight is still tentative, but he flutters over to the pole... ...and finally even manages to cling (rather precariously ) to the corner of the platform feeder.
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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And that's when he receives the Kiss of Life.
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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A juvenile chipping sparrow watches its parent gathering food.
A bit of begging... ...and again, that Kiss of Life.
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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Time enough afterward to sit and appreciate the gift
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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How very beautiful Hazel. This made my morning GRAND.
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Hazel,amazing pics,really touching and beautiful,thank you
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Those pics brought tears to my eyes, Hazel (happy warm tears). Just wonderful pics.
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Cat maid to: Rose semi feral, a cpietra rescue, female tabby (approx 13 yrs) Jasper RIP (2001-2018) Sweet Pea RIP (2004?-2014) Puddles RIP (1996-2014) Snowball RIP (1991-2005) In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats.-English Proverb “While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.” Stephen R. Covey |
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Love the pictures.
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What patience Hazel ....I noticed the Rose Breasted Grosbeak giving you the eye
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I'm glad you all enjoyed the pics.
Chris, the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are all over this year...talk about Big Brother watching you! Can't turn around but there's one spying on ya from somewhere I have some pics of them that I'll try to get posted tonight in the TJTwitter...
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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The Kiss of Life!
I just got goosebumps seeing and reading your captions Hazel. When all the world's a spinning, there comes a time when we need to get off the merry-go-round and just embrace life itself. Beautiful pictures and wonderful captions Hazel!
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A dog wags his tail with his heart Dogs have Masters--Cats have Staff Rest in Peace Bailey: 12/10/95-1/9/09 (Golden Retriever) Rest in Peace Kitty: 7/1/2000 - 10/7/2013 Rest in Peace Gryphon (sounds like Griffin): 10/15/2004 - 11/18/2017 (English Springer Spaniel) Bella: 3/09/2005 LHD Cat adopted by/from Child Mollie: 6/2/2009 (English Setter) |
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Glad you enjoyed them, klm! I was hoping to get some pics of the baby bluebirds, too. They fledged sometime during the past couple of days--I didn't get divebombed by Ma and Pa Bluebird this morning so I checked the box and it was empty! But I never did find the little darlings. Ma and Pa must've taken them into the woods...
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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Awww, those pics are very sweet .
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Don't ya just love the mohawk on the juvie chipping sparrow? Dang, he's cute!!!!
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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Totally agree .
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Very cut hazel ..........Nice sharing .
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