What’s Up? – End of the Year
End of the Year
Here we are, at the end of the year 2018. I will not dwell on describing how we had, very hot days, heavy storms, tornados, tropical storms, hurricanes, frost, floods and to top it, an earthquake.The mentioned, are not Avian101’s activities if you noticed, the real annual comment it’s about what has occurred throughout the year 2018, under my care.
I consider 2018 has been very good for my birds, they all look and are very healthy, they come and go, some build a nest but later leave to migration, some other birds decide to stay and build their nests to stay and brave the cold days of winter in my backyard.
I’ve been honored by having some birds return after a period of time and new additions to my “lifer” count (216). I haven’t seen any sick or ailing birds among my birds.
One thing I know, they have consumed much more seeds than previous years, destroyed many more clay saucers than before (with help of the squirrels).
Cats are still on the prowl, so are the Hawks! By the way, the other day I was shooting pictures and suddenly I saw a male cardinal start flight toward me and then veer away. I thought :
– ”What’s wrong with this guy?” Then I saw a Cooper’s Hawk come out running from under the deck and when he saw me, panicked! He made a u-turn quickly and took off flying, maneuvering like I’ve never seen before! He tried not to hit anything on the way to the trees.
I take this post as an opportunity to thank all my friends followers and visitors. They have been very supporting of my work, writing great comments that usually encourage me to improve and give me the energy to advance my blogging.
I wish ya’all have a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!
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Happy New Year to you too and carry on blogging. It is always a pleasure to look at your photographs!
Thank you Susan! I hope you continue visiting my blog. 🙂
I intend to.
Happy birding in the New Year as well!
Of course Indira! Thank you! 🙂
It’s been great getting to know you and your birds! All good wishes for the coming year. May your life list increase!
Likewise my dear friend Linda, I enjoy your blog very much. I hope the new year will bring you health and happiness. 🙂
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Belinda! 🙂
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All our best wishes for 2019, HJ. Looking forward to more great posts.
Yes! Let’s make it a beautiful 2019! 🙂
Another year of excellent pictures of your visitors, HJ. Thank you very much and I hope that 2019 adds to your lifers list and gives your readers many more treats.
Thank you very much my friend, I always try not to disappoint my readers. I’m sure the new year will be better. 🙂
Thank you for a year of beautiful avian photography, and may 2019 be good and kind to you!
Thanks so much friend. I’ll do my best for this new year! 🙂
I very much enjoy all of your photographs; keep up the great work. Happy New Year!
Thank you Dan, I enjoy yours too! Happy New Year! 🙂
A happy and healthy new year to you, your family, and all your feathered friends, H.J. I look forward to seeing who will come for a visit.
Aha! For that we have a whole new year! Be patient Tanja… Thanks! 🙂
I will try to be patient. H.J. 😊
Happy New Year…wishing all the best for you in 2019 and lots of birds at your place to photograph.
Happy New Year, Mags. It sounds pretty good, I hope that too! 🙂
HNY! RH
Same to you! 🙂