bird watching

Bird Haven Expansion

Posted by Barbara Techel

It wasn’t what I thought the noise was all about Sunday morning. The saw was buzzing and John was in full work mode. I thought for sure he was cutting something for the new home he is building for a client. A part of me let out a sigh.

Spring, summer, and fall is the busiest season for anyone in construction. Sometimes I can feel lonely with John’s schedule so full. While at the same time I feel blessed that he has work and that he loves what he does. 

So I kept busy in the kitchen cooking up the meal for dinner, which I often like to have prepped ahead of time on the weekends so we can enjoy time out on the deck come early evening.

Just as I finished making the casserole John popped up outside the screen door with a big grin and holding a birdhouse. My thought had been wrong. Here he was making another birdhouse for our bird haven that continues to expand each year.

Seems someone besides me has caught bird fever.  🙂

As I write this post he is whipping out yet another birdhouse. He had asked me where we might have room for another one. I said I wasn’t sure, but that we could walk around the yard to check it out. But he opted for just going ahead and making another one. I’m sure we will find somewhere to put it. No doubt.

Lucky birds. Lucky me. Blessed us. Suddenly I no longer feel so lonely.

XO

Barb

                  

The Spirit of this Little Wren Reminds Me Of…

Posted by Barbara Techel

Sitting on the garden hook that is atop Gidget’s resting area right outside Joyful Pause Cottage. This darling little wren. I lean on the railing of the deck and get lost in complete bliss watching these very active birds.

Flitting here and there. Cocking their heads to the side in every which way. Curious about everything around them. They rarely seem to sit still.

It then occurred to me how often this was my Gidge girl. So many similar characteristics as the wren that she had. Well, hmmm, I pondered. Perhaps her spirit has returned in the form of a wren. Bringing me so much joy and filling my heart with so much love.

Is that you Gidge girl?

Oh yes, perhaps it is so. Turning your head in the other direction just as I raise the camera to focus and shoot once again. Something you loved to do when you sometimes grew weary of me wanting to photograph your darling face.

XO

Barb

                  

Well Wishes for a Young Robin

Posted by Barbara Techel

A young robin learning to navigate the world. Right now he is hiding out on my front porch under a chair, behind some planters, and tweeting up a storm waiting for one of the parents to hear him and bring food.
 
It is quite the commotion here this morning as our road is being repaved. I admit it’s hard sometimes to not want to interfere and ‘help,’ but this is a case of trusting that all will be well.
 
What I can do is send all good wishes to this young one for a safe journey into this world!
 
XO,
Barb