Room for More

 As of yet, our resident flying squirrel has not decided that finding a more "natural" home is in his best interest.

Of course, I have not yet persuaded him to get looking,

so....

...another home was added to the yard.

Scenes from the Yard

 After a brief return to winter weather things are getting back to the mild, spring is in the air, atmosphere here on the mountain.

The local Nuthatches are enjoying the homemade suet that I've kept going in the feeder.

 The price of Black Oil Sunflower seed has kept this fellow lonely this year.

 This bunch is a lot cheaper to take care of over the winter months!

 They are taking the place of the old birdbath. It finally let go so I'm thinking it'll make a great plant holder this year.

 You really can't have too much moss....can you?

 The Daffy's heads are hanging. That frost was just a bit much for the ones that were in bloom.

 However, the rescued flowers are standing tall with the chickens in the kitchen window!

 Nothing gets the Lenten Rose down! This bunch was laying on the sidewalk yesterday morning.

 And the rest of the spring growth just keeps pluggin along!

 Some of us just enjoy watching it all happen before our very eyes!

ummmm Ole, you got a loose hair there bud!

Thou Shall NOT Occupy!

 It has just been the most mild of winters in Northern Alabama!

The kind of winter that feels right for the south. We had a little snow and cold early on, but hopefully winter will close with ease and we can move on to bigger and better things.

 Ok, maybe I'm living in a dream world, but without dreams where would we be?

I'm looking forward to dividing Morgan's boots and finding new homes for the crowd growing there. Because as we all know it's not nice to Occupy too much space.

 It's much nicer to have room to breath.

 To guide with love and strength.

 This ideal brings out the best in all of us.

 For those who like to Occupy...

 Thinking you can cause trouble and put others out, then sneak away unnoticed...

 ...is the wrong kind of thinking my friend!

We know who you are!

You are hereby notified!!!

P.S. I love it that the sweet little Flying Squirrels have decided to take up residence over the winter in my beloved Bluebird nest, however...

they just got their two week notice! This house belongs to my kids!

Ole, the Ever Watchful

 Good Ol' Ole. He always lets me know what's going on in the woods on the mountain. This morning was no different. I heard his "there's a critter" bark, turn into "DEER" bark and quickly got my bins and camera.

 A buck was sneaking through the woods. I'm pretty sure he was saying to himself...

"Don't mind that fat dog"

 "Just keep your head down, concentrate and keep walking"

 "Keep your head down and hide behind the trees"

Well, it worked. Ole watched him depart the property and retired back to his post!

Looking Back

 These forgotten photos were taken last May. What a beautiful month in Alabama!

 It's still hard for me to get over how much earlier spring comes in the south!

 As most birds here on the mountain, hiding in the trees from the photographer is their favorite past time. This little Palm Warbler is no exception.

 And here I am training the birds to take seed from my hand.

I got really impatient...so it didn't really work out well. I had to fight the mice off at night. That was no fun!

Looking for a Post

 Well, not this kind of post.

 You know...a blog post. As I wandered about the yard looking for inspiration, I was a little disappointed. But there's always new growth to lift spirits.

 And sweet little Chickadees.

 And there was even a early Crocus...

 ...and a bright Flowering Cabbage.

 Those darn early birds!

 Finally I bumped into this face. He was looking for someone living under the tarp.

 And he had a partner in crime!

 They REALLY thought they'd found something...

 ...but I think they were chasing shadows!

 Daisy knows there's a critter somewhere...

 Now matter how long it takes,

they'll never give up!!

My 2011 Headers. Happy 2012!

One of my favorite parts of blogging is creating fun headers throughout the year. I always hope you enjoy them as much as my posts.

Hope you all have a wonderful and safe

2012!