Creeper Camo

When I opened the door yesterday to check on the Nuthatches and Titmice at the feeder I noticed something a little different climbing up one of the trees.
A little camouflaged Brown Creeper!



They are not the easiest birds to spot but sure are special to find since they are not as common as many other birds in my woods.

 

They also don't hold very still so these photos are the best I could get.  They are however, much better than the ones I got last year at this time of this little Brown feller.

 

When I turned around I noticed something not so camouflaged.



One of my two beautiful Camellias is beginning to bloom.

 



When I turned around again, I saw other non-camo garden beauties.

 

This little Harvestman was doing his best not to be seen...



...but not these Salvia. (I'm pretty sure they are Salvia but if I'm wrong please feel free to let me know).

 

The Redbud seed pods stand out a little bit.

 

And this Dogwood is hanging on til the bitter end!

SNOW Bunting in Alabama!!!!

The news was out and Morgan and I decided to take the 15 minute trip...(ok we were on the way to my mom's anyway) to see the Snow Bunting that had landed in Guntersville!

Well, there were a few people there and I wanted to use my good birding etiquette so I didn't get too close to the bird and my view was obscured because of the extremely low profile of this hungry little bunting! He spent all his time munching on grass seeds.

If you will notice the view this little feller chose is a pretty good one so I'm thinking it's a pretty smart Bunting...good views....great weather!!

Who could ask for more!!

(I'm just hoping he won't be bringing any snow with him!!! PLEASE!!!)

Color



The front garden is covered in leaves and looking drab. It's been a while since the vibrant colors of Spring.




I built this rustic bench out of materials left here from the previous owners.
I just love it...as a matter of fact there is enough material to make 5 or 6 more!




And this is one of my finds at the Antique Shop I found the other day.
I thought it would make a fine planter and I paid a whopping $4.00 for it!
As soon as my mom saw it, she said..."oh that's a coal hod! We had them when we were kids."
COOL!!!

Antiquing

 My friend Katie and took a little trip down the road and checked out two antique shops not far from home. I just love old things and thought I'd share a couple pictures. The photos below are for my friend Kerry.

Kerry takes the best old bike photos I've ever seen!

 I chose this photo after taking 3 or 4 because the as the train was passing by, without noticing, the car here nearly matches the bike! NICE!!!

I LOVE old chairs!!

 But alas my wallet could not support bringing home any this day.

I did find a couple affordable items and I guess that'll make for another post!

Right Out my Door at the End of the Day

I just wanted to try to get this color that is in my yard today.

I used the timer and set the camera down. The only thing I did with this photo was downsize!!

F/4, 1/3 sec. ISO 400

An Autumn Morning Walk

These are the sights I'm enjoying today!

Band Break



I have to let all my friends know what I've been doing lately.



I've been a Band Mom.



It's been FUN!



Morgan has been having the best time in the world!

 

The season is over and I'm putting together a little movie for the band.
The 2010 DAR Marching Patriots!
Way to go!!!!



How Exciting!

 

A special treat for me to photograph, this Red-breasted Nuthatch showed up while I was on the phone with my mom. I said good-bye and rushed to get the camera. This sweetheart was the perfect model for me as I clicked away.



Porch Pictures and Pansies

It's getting a little festive around here. Just a tad. I painted the porch chairs red and picked up a little throw for the table.

 

I took two planters and made a table out of them (finally!) I filled the pot up with this and that and then topped it with rocks and a perfect fitted glass.

   

Pansies are all the rage this time of year so I figured I'd play along.
Who can resist purple and yellow?





NOT ME!

A Special Columbus Day Visit

Lately it seems I've been very busy with just about everything from Morgan's Marching Band (which is a blast) to helping out a friend with her gardening (which is a blast) but I was able to get up early the other morning to head out and capture something special.



On the way to that something special, I made a couple quick stops to see if I could find some things to make the special, extra special.

If you visit my friend Debi from The Giraffe Head Tree you would already know that the Nina and Pinta are on the Tennessee River and are now docked in Guntersville, AL for this Columbus Day.

I knew that the morning would be the best time for me to get down to take some photos, and that is what I did, but since it was early I was not able to get too close due to privacy issues.



The stern of the Pinta.



The bow of the Pinta.





Stern to stern at the dock.

 

It was a glorious morning!



The Nina.

Note the fishermen in the background. I bet these guys have some of the most beautiful mornings on earth!

 Hope you all have a Happy Columbus Day!