Two baby quail with poppa. They are the tiniest I’ve seen. I think they just broke out of their eggs!
I missed Red hanging out in our yard for three full days. I was so worried he’d abandoned us. Or, perhaps he thought I’d abandoned him. I honestly believe we had a bond, because when I’d go outside, he’d show up. I’d drive up our driveway and he’d sing to me from a nearby tree. I was inside for two full weeks, post surgery and Red disappeared. Fortunately, I had a Red sighting on Monday and heard him singing while I sat outside — now that I’m able.
Red taking off for who knows where! Below, I spotted Red near our feeder across the yard.
I caught a Gilded Flicker in flight. That made me smile.
Here’s a Gila Woodpecker and below is a Flicker.
Getting my Nikon out with my telephoto lens after more than two weeks of not using it — also made me smile. I used it for all the photos above, looking out my casita window. The photo below, I love for the morning light.
I’ll finish this post about what made me smile with a selfie I took with my iphone. It’s a goofy photo of my new look taken in the reflection of our sliding glass doors.
What makes you smile?
That little Quail is sooo cute
I couldn’t believe hot tiny he was! They move so fast, too that it’s fun to watch them.
Your feathered friends make me smile. That baby quail with his Mohawk! So silly.
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That little mohawk one day will become a top knot! Thanks!
I think that it’s great to be able to be outside now even if you can’t go really far. Just being in the sun and with nature has to make things brighter and make you feel better I hope, plus there’s all the entertainment from the animals 🙂
It’s literally what the doctor ordered. She told me to get outside for fresh air and sun. Then in a week or two to meet with friends. I love nature and my birds. So spending mornings outside while it’s cool is good for me!
Hey Elizabeth, you’re looking great my friend. Love your very professional looking photos. Amazing 🤩
Thank you so much! You gave me a big smile!
You’re most welcome 😍🤗
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Look at the hairdo on that baby bird! Very punk. Today hot tea is making me smile. I have a sore throat.
I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. I hope the hot tea works. The baby quail is so cute! That hairdo turns into the the top knot (I’m not sure what it’s called) when they grow up!
My pets always make me smile. My good friends on our morning texts. Flowers. A great book.
My pets made me smile, too! Yes I still all the ones I’ve had through the years.
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Red really sticks out doesn’t he? He made me laugh today!
I’ve been sad because Red’s missing more than showing up. Any sighting and it’s a huge relief! This morning I was outside writing my morning pages and I heard him chirp from far away. I called out, “Hey, Red!” In a high-pitched chirpy voice. He flew into the tree over my head and sang. Then I saw Mrs. this afternoon. Whew! I couldn’t stop smiling!
Those baby quail! What a way to open this post…and I love the selfie of you at the end. Go, Elizabeth! Love your photos…they make me smile! 🥰
Thanks! We have two families with babies right now. The tiny ones with two, the other has four. I love watching them dart around their parents. 😊
Adorable! 🥰
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Great photos that made me smile! Love the one of you at the end too! 🥰
Thanks! Although I can’t get outside with my camera, it’s working for me to sit inside at a table by the window.
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I love your selfie! You’ve captured a moment in time, and you need to document this just as much as the good stuff, right?
The baby quail are delightful!
Thanks! Yes, this will soon be ancient history, so I might as well capture the moment.
This whole post made me smile! The photos are great, especially the little quail! 🥰
Thank you so much!
Very welcome! Keep taking pictures! 😊
I have a whole new set for tomorrow! Also in September, I start an advanced photography workshop with five other students and a professor. I hope to learn a lot!
Wonderful ❤️
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