December - the month
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Beautiful colours on the finishing point of our hiking tour in the Wiehengebirge, Porta Westfalica, Ostwestfalen, Germany
Eastern Bluebirds are still evident in Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Mid December. Every winter, small flocks of bluebirds remain through the season in scattered areas all over southern Ontario.
“December has the clarity, the simplicity, and the silence you need for the best fresh start of your life.” Vivian Swift.
Los Angeles. California.
Hoping some enlightenment tags along with the expanding light of the upcoming months here in the northern hemisphere. Season’s greetings to all.
Clevedon Pier, Clevedon, Somerset.
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Back to watching for the pigeons today; he did manage to bonk his head twice trying to get to the birds, so at east he's having... fun?
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
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Yesterday afternoon, while finishing up from filling the feeders, as I was entering the house through the basement patio door, I spotted this little Anole lizard clinging onto the bottom panel of the screen door - on the inside of the door.
At first, due to the very pale color and location, I thought it was a leaf that had gotten stuck on a cobweb, but when I reached to clear it off. I realized it was an anole! Not sure if it was still alive I touched the tail and it moved.
Uh oh! What's a lizard doing out in December? I thought they hibernated when the temperature started dropping, and we've had some temps hitting the freezing mark off and on for the past few weeks.
So, I secured the screen door to keep the wind from slamming it shut and smashing our little visitor, hoping it would move along once it realized the coast was clear.
Then late last night, around midnight, I did a lizard check, and it had moved off the screen door and onto the door frame. *sigh*
Knowing we had freezing temps last night, first thing I did when I woke up this morning was a lizard check - and it was STILL there. We had to run some errands today, so after we got home early this afternoon, I did another lizard check. And it was STILL there!
Unfortunately, I now had to fill all the feeders and Goodie Bowls, going in and out the patio door - and it barely budged as I walked past it several times. Decided to get some shots to document this December Drama, hoping it would not jump off the doorframe and run into the house. Thankfully, it stayed put!
Finally, this evening before dark, I did another lizard check -- and it was gone! Whew! I hope it wandered back to its lair, to finish hibernating safe and sound until spring rolls around!
Yup, more holiday bokeh and fun. I'd apologize for the repetition but we only get to enjoy the warm holiday lights for so long each year so I'm going to enjoy it.
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
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He only came for a few seconds, Just grabbed a couple of shots through the window. This was the best. Taken nr Bristol U.K>
Nessie keeping an eye on the pigeons this morning.
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
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L540 holds at Palmer Line Jct for the LS&I 7 Weigher job to clear with empty vans for the Tilden Mine. Typical winter overcast skies gave off a bit of a dynamic blue hour feel well into mid morning on this chilly December day.
For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
Länsi-Pakila, Finland
In December the days are very short. The sun goes down around 2.30 pm. This Christmas time is cold, but sunny in Helsinki.
These houses are built after the war for the soldiers who came back from the war. Nowadays this area is rather popular because it is green and quiet and not far from the centre of Helsinki.
Merry Christmas!
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Part of my Daily Dolls House December challenge. Blogged about here: theshoppingsherpa.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/december-dinner...