Monday, March 3, 2014

Photo Heart Connection: February

February was a tough month.  The weather drove me insane and I didn't have many opportunities to venture outside with the camera.  I did, however, sit on the sofa taking photos of my feathered friends.  I chose the image below for my photo heart connection this month because it's a reminder to appreciate the little things; from the beauty of nature, to food on the table, to capturing incredible moments that I'd miss with the naked eye. 
 

 
I was so excited when I scrolled through my images and found that I'd captured a nuthatch in the process of swallowing a peanut (can you see it there in its throat)?
 

It reminded me of when I take my tablets, swallowing them whole, although I have to say I probably look more like a pelican as I do this head shake action (that my husband thinks is hysterical) to get the tablet to go down.  


Sssh, don't tell them this but the nuthatch aren't my favorite birds.  There is something about their face that can make them look quite sinister at times.


I do love the way they hang upside down both on trees and the feeders though.


I wonder if all that blood going to their head makes them smarter?


In all the grey and brown of February it was hard to be upbeat and creative but Nature has a way of teaching us patience . . .  all things come to those who wait.

 
Linking up with Photo Heart Connection.

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  1. Kim StevensMarch 3, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Maybe it's because he looks like he has a mohawk! ;)

    It almost looked like he was going to choke on that peanut, seriously, how on earth do they swallow those things? And I got a chuckle out of your comment about being smarter with all that blood going to their heads. So does this mean we are getting an extra special Spring? (we had a gorgeous weekend near 80 and I woke up to a temp of 20 with the wind chill - really?)

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  2. NaomiMarch 3, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    These are incredible! I am completely inspired to put out some birdseed and sit and watch. Thank you!

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 3, 2014 at 6:46 PM

      Thanks Naomi, I can spend hours watching them. They've been loving the peanuts this winter and they seem to last longer than sunflower seeds. :0) Thanks for the header love too.

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  3. NaomiMarch 3, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    P.S. I marvel at your header. It's gorgeous!

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  4. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopMarch 3, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Fabulous captures such clarity hope the weather gets better for you...

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  5. bgottsabMarch 3, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    This winter has been difficult - I have done my share of hibernating, rather than braving the cold temps and brutal winds to do much outdoor shooting. I not much of a bird person but I always enjoy the images you capture of your feathered friends.

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 3, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      Brenda, I think a lot of people have been feeling it this winter. It feels exceptionally long. Can't wait for spring and getting back out there with camera in hand.

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  6. Cathy H.March 3, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Beautiful captures of the nuthatch! It has been a rather difficult winter for many. Thankfully we've only had several really cold days and no snow accumulation to amount to anything!

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  7. leanne can blogMarch 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    that is cool the way he is mostly upside down. how nice to watch birds through your window.

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 3, 2014 at 6:40 PM

      They were probably the one thing that kept me on the right side of sanity during February.

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  8. ginaMarch 3, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    What wonderful captures of this sweet bird, and taken through the window, I assume. It is a good reminder to appreciate the little things.

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  9. Brian MillerMarch 3, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    def some cool captures...their open mouthes...swallowing whole...yuck..that is what i do with lima beans....smiles..i can def see the sinister....

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  10. audreyMarch 3, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Hello Kathryn! It has been a while since I've visited. Life has been very very busy. These photos are absolutely stunning!!! I love watching the birds. I have feeders out front and a large picture window in my studio, so I can watch them everyday. I had not thought of putting peanuts out - I must try that. The squirrels might get greedy, though, and deprive the dear birds.

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  11. Prairie JillMarch 3, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    Oh, what gorgeous photographs! I love birds.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    I love this beautiful little bird! What an amazing shot! :-)

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 4, 2014 at 1:52 PM

      Thank you . . . always fun to watch the feeders.

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  13. Sarah HuizengaMarch 4, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    I can see what you say about their faces. Great captures. I envy those who can photograph birds well.

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  14. ClaudiaMarch 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    nature indeed has her own way in teaching us patience... smiles.. wonderful pics again kathryn

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  15. Deborah TischMarch 5, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Kathryn, these are fabulous!

    From one slightly insane person to another....spring will get here some day!

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  16. mrs mediocrityMarch 8, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Yesterday the sun was out and it was in the 40s, I didn't have much free time available, but I just had to sneak out and sit in the sun for 20 minutes, just to feel it on my face. It felt like a little gift, one to help tide me over until spring actually arrives. Great photos!

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