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June 10, 2017

Finch, Turtle, and Waterfowl


We've had a couple of sparrow families in our bird houses this spring. Perhaps they appreciate my feeding them all winter.

Also, a large turtle ambled through our yard. I saw him from the window and had time to grab my camera and take his picture.



I took the last three photos at our community lake this morning. I believe the goose is a hybrid.

I don't know who laid these eggs. I wonder if the parents have abandoned them. A broken egg lay nearby.

The ducklings are doing well. Mother duck has been taking good care of them.


15 comments:

  1. Ela3:49 AM, June 11, 2017

    Wow !! You made fantastic pictures !! How nice to see birds that I just love!
    Happy Sunday, dear friend !!

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  2. eileeninmd5:13 AM, June 11, 2017

    Hello, great shots of the finches. The turtle on the grass is one of my favorites. I also love the ducklings. Very cute. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!

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  3. Anni 6:32 AM, June 11, 2017

    Excellent sightings! You always have a special way of showing off your beautiful area of the world. I so enjoyed it all.

    Thanks for linking in and sharing your experiences and photos with us at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!

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  4. Out on the prairie8:26 AM, June 11, 2017

    That turtle seems to know where it is headed

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  5. Debbie8:27 AM, June 11, 2017

    awesome captures...it's so exciting to have babies, especially at our age - hehehehe!!

    great snaps of the finches, they look like our sparrows!!!

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  6. Gordon9:49 AM, June 11, 2017

    Nice photos, wow a turtle in your yard, how amazing is that, I'd lo ve to be in thyat situation.
    Take care, have a good week, Gordon.

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  7. Lowcarb team member2:00 PM, June 11, 2017

    Such lovely photographs, my favourite is your first one.

    All the best Jan

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  8. Lois6:51 PM, June 11, 2017

    Wonderful photos! I love watching finches.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)8:21 PM, June 11, 2017

    We used to have finches at our feeders in Oregon (previous life) and I love watching them. Mom Duck is doing a good job herding her flock. Kinda' sad about the eggs, but everything else is looking great around your area this late Spring/early summer/ between seasons/ or whatever we call early June. I enjoyed every bit of this post.

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  10. Linda W.9:02 PM, June 11, 2017

    Love the turtle! And the mother duck and her ducklings are so sweet.

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  11. Jean9:53 PM, June 11, 2017

    Great photos! Your finches also remind me of the sparrows around here. How exciting to have a turtle in your yard.

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  12. Stewart M4:37 AM, June 12, 2017

    Birds around the house are always a great thing to see.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  13. William Kendall12:04 PM, June 12, 2017

    That's a good sized turtle.

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  14. NatureFootstep4:22 PM, June 12, 2017

    Love your ducklings and the turtle. :) Just to see a turtle in your yard. To me that is amazing :)

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  15. Connie4:39 PM, June 15, 2017

    Great pictures! I especially like the one of the turtle. Looks like he is posing just for you!

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