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The Grey Ghosts Of Winter
Oct 29, 2018 21:47:30   #
LittleRed
 
They come darting out of the sky at the breaking of dawn on a gloomy and cold day even before the sun has a chance to peek over the horizon. Virtually impossible to see at that time as they scurry quietly over my lawn except for the occasional flash of white feathers as they flick their tails. Look once and nary one can be seen, look twice and you have 50 of them scurrying around looking for breakfast. These are what I call my Grey Ghosts of Winter. These are the Dark-eyed Juncos of the northern forests, coming south to their tropics. They are the harbinger of whats to come for soon the cold arctic winds and the thick blanket of snow will surely follow. They will be with me with their joyful antics and soft songs for the next 4 or 5 months. Then they will be gone, as quickly as they came, winging themselves north to their breeding grounds to raise the next flock that will back to see me in 2019. As usual it will be sad to see them go but shortly they will be replaced by the migrants from the south.

LittleRed (Ron)


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Oct 29, 2018 22:50:28   #
BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten
 
Your post, your picture and your narrative are just plain beautiful. Nice job!

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Oct 30, 2018 05:25:33   #
dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia
 
thank you so much for sharing this little sweet bird with me!

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Oct 30, 2018 11:03:44   #
LittleRed
 
BassmanBruce wrote:
Your post, your picture and your narrative are just plain beautiful. Nice job!


Thanks BassmanBruce for looking and commenting, tis appreciated.

LittleRed (Ron)

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Oct 30, 2018 11:05:55   #
LittleRed
 
dancers wrote:
thank you so much for sharing this little sweet bird with me!


Thanks for looking in. It is one of my favourite yard birds,

LittleRed (Ron)

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Oct 30, 2018 11:18:33   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Very nicely done and your commentary adds to your post.

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Oct 31, 2018 17:06:13   #
LittleRed
 
kpmac wrote:
Very nicely done and your commentary adds to your post.


Thanks kpmac for looking and commenting,tis appreciated.

LittleRed (Ron)

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