I've had this little bird house for years now. I think I bought it in Delaware at some point and regardless of which ever state it resides there is always some happy family that comes to visit it in the Spring, builds a nest and hatches some chicks.
This year is no exception and thanks to my new piece of glass and trusty tripod I was able to capture a few snaps of the latest guests. Their fleeting movements make them a tricky capture but shutting the cats indoors and a little patience reaped some fine rewards.
I'll leave you with the latest of the "dead tulip" adventures. Snapped just as I was about to put dinner on the table and glanced to the side of the dresser and saw "the light" .... that delightful golden hour stuff which pours into my kitchen from the west each afternoon ....
..dinner had to wait.
actually, is it a black and white warbler? I don't think they use bird houses, but what do I know?!
Posted by: Chris | April 30, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Marie, I'm sorry I didn't see this this weekend! Now instead of seeing Cathie's face when she looks at this lovely chickadee, I'll just be forwarding this link! I love this photo. It's so desktop-worthy! And you know that's my biggest compliment. HA!
Posted by: Chris | April 30, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I love your dead tulips!!! I am going to have to try to take pics of dead glads and dead roses this week :)just to see what I can do!!! (sadly i don't have tulips as they just dont grow well here in florida....)
Great bridge shots too - love the one with the purple sky - was that with a tinted lens or just evening light?
Posted by: Tera | April 29, 2012 at 08:24 PM
Oh my, I have never seen such beautiful "dead" tulips before! Ah, the golden hour. **happy smiles** Deb
Posted by: Deborah Bauernfeind | April 28, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Great shot of the bird peeking out of its home. Magical shot of the tulip.
Posted by: joanne thieme huffman | April 28, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Those 'golden hour' moments can't be beat, they produce the most wonderful pictures. And your patience and new lens captured the feathered friend beautifully.
Posted by: Bren | April 28, 2012 at 08:19 AM
love seeing the Chickadee! I get sparrows in all my houses! and the neighbors cats to watch! my cats are indoor only babies.
Posted by: lyle baxter | April 28, 2012 at 07:22 AM
Love all these shots! A friend has a camera inside the nesting box and posts the vids of blue tits building the nest and laying eggs. Fascinating!
Posted by: Julia | April 28, 2012 at 02:51 AM
For the first time in years we have a bird in our breading house... hope she stays... and I get to take photos
Posted by: Chantal | April 28, 2012 at 02:07 AM