Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Wild Bird Wednesday - Welcome Swallow


Unusual for autumn, this swallow is trilling away 
overhead


just like the goldfinch in spring
the swallow followed me from one end of the house to the other 
as I worked in the garden

continuing it's song and hardly missing a note


a perfect time for weeding  
and so much nicer when being serenaded.

Linking with thanks with Stuart's


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16 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildApril 15, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    What a treat. Music to work to is always good, and to be serenaded by a swallow? Magic.
    Is your Autumn confused? We have anenomies in bud...

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    1. ArijaApril 15, 2014 at 10:18 PM

      Our autumn is not just confused, it is demented! Suddenly mu tomatoes are on steroids and growing like crazy, bulbs are coming up everywhere. Two lots of rain and spring like temps. have stood autumn on it's head.

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 15, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Hi Arija how wonderful to have a Swallow sing and follow you round the garden while you are working. Brilliant bird shots.

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  3. Mary Howell CromerApril 16, 2014 at 3:27 AM

    Serenaded by a Swallow, how beautiful that had to be. I never knew they would even come in so close. You just have that draw about you, very special. Swallows of all kinds are at the top of my favorite 5 species of birds~

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  4. JoApril 16, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    What a lovely experience, Arija. I love the name of the swallow too! Hope you're having a great day. Jo

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  5. TexWisGirlApril 16, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    so very sweet!

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  6. Ruth HiebertApril 16, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    What a special blessing to have this bird sing while you worked.

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  7. Kathie BrownApril 16, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    I am still waiting for their return to Maine, Arija. how pretty!

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 16, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Beautiful little swallow -- we see them in late summer and fall at the Lake in Oregon....hadn't thought about it, but it's funny I don't see any here in Florida. We have lots of water.

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  9. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    So cute!

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  10. AnonymousApril 16, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Upside down weather is in abundance everywhere! Glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful music.

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  11. theconstantwalkerApril 16, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful images of a real favourite of mine.
    I hope all's well
    Hugs Drew xx

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  12. GaelynApril 16, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    What a sweet and special little bird to sing to you. These weather anomalies are a real concern.

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  13. Stewart MApril 17, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Down on the coast - lots and lots of swallows about - maybe gathering before some head north?

    Nice pictures.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  14. eileeninmdApril 17, 2014 at 2:04 AM

    How nice to be serenaded while you did your weeding.. Your Welcome Swallow is adorable. Have a happy day !

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  15. LizApril 18, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Beautiful images. I love Welcome Swallows... such sweet birds!

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