A happy Barney, in Happy Valley

A mature stag showing off his superb antlers, before he has to use them in the rut:-)

Northern Flicker

I finally saw the two jays on the feeder together, but as I grabbed the camera and aimed, the rain on the window was the point it focused on momentarily. A quick snap and one had gone. The other remained to finish his lunch, so I was able to overcome the raindrops!

Mother Nature , once again , gave me a birthday present ! Our humble rhododendron bloomed yesterday , my birthday ! What is amazing is that this is the third year in a row that this has happened ! Thank you , Mother Nature ! :)

Should I say something?

(I posted to flickr from within PicMonkey; the prompt in this comment section is "Say something.")

Recipes available here: www.traceysculinaryadventures.com/2014/01/53-healthy-reci...

I looked up and saw the rare sun reflecting on the metal handle onto the window frame

Mr Heron wading in the shallows, looking for unsuspecting fish!

I liked the way the trees dissected this big wreath that was hanging on this persons house.

I made a trade with someone, I think I lucked out!!!! Her name is Bonnie and she was customized by Almond Doll.