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| Photo from 13 February, 2025 - Greenfinch |
A week or so ago I mentioned my habit of using my own photos to have personal calendars printed, and showed the January image I used for this year. Inspired by Ginny I'll try to make a habit of showing the rest at the start of each month. For February I chose another bird photo, this time a greenfinch sitting on the red bird feeder in the old cemetery. That feeder was a new addition there last winter, but is still there and in use. No doubt appreciated by several kinds of birds, as we've been having a persistently cold start to 2026.
My paternal grandmother Sally was born 3 February, 1900.
My maternal grandfather Hugo was born 4 February, 1901.
My mother was born 20 February, 1930.
I love the red bird feeder and it looks as though the greenfinch appreciates it, too.
ReplyDeleteJanice, it looks a bit to me like the bird is wondering if that door opens or not...!
DeleteWhat a glorious Birdfeeder (second try, so if there are 2 please delete)
ReplyDeleteOnly one comment came through, Barbara. I still feel cheered myself every time I pass that birdfeeder!
DeleteI'm sorry, this must be a sad month for you. This is the perfect photo. The adorable red birdhouse with the bird on it! I remember this birdhouse, too. Thanks for the mention!
ReplyDeleteGinny, I don't find remembering family birthdays sad, if that's what you're referring to? Might be when someone recently passed away, perhaps, but now they're just... memories...
DeleteIt's nice to make a calendar with your own photos. Don McLean sang, "February made me shiver/ With every paper I delivered/ Bad news on the doorstep/ I couldn't take one more step...."
ReplyDeleteYes, February has started out cold, as was all January. Not much snow, but icy winds blowing and temp below zero both night and day. - I've got used to just reading my newspaper digitally over the past few years. Stopped subscribing to the printed version when they changed to doors without letter-slots here (postboxes for all flats down at the entrance instead).
DeleteYour photo captures the character and curiosity of this beautiful little creature
ReplyDeleteMy grandparents ( maternal ) John and Catherine were both born in Dublin in 1901 , and my Mother ( again Dublin ) in 1924- generational similarities
Siobhan
Siobhan, yes it was "lucky shot" ;)
DeleteMy maternal grandfather was born far up north in Sweden, but the rest of the family roots are from the area where I now live myself since 40 years.
I like your idea of sharing your calendar photos with us for the start of each month! Maybe I could nick your idea.
ReplyDeleteThe green finch looks very alert. I wonder whether another bird was approaching, or maybe he spotted something else that caught his attention.
Thanks Meike - and the idea is of course free to nick! ;)
DeleteThat is a very "des res" (desirable residence) for the birds. I remember thinking how nice it was when you posted it last year. In fact I'd like my "go to" man to make one just the same. I'm sure the birds in the garden would appreciate it - especially the seagulls!
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