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Sep 2, 2014 9:22 AM CST

central Illinois

And an excellent start it is!

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

| @jmorth | Post #692082 (2)

Sep 2, 2014 10:47 AM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #692143 (3)

Sep 2, 2014 10:57 AM CST

Name: Catherine
IN (Zone 5b)

Thanks Dave! Guess we are a couple of days into September....

Does anyone know what type of wren this is? I have been trying so hard to get a pic of it. Finally got Only one today (and it's a little blurry), Sorry!

Carolina Wren...

Cat
"Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." - Veronica A. Shoffstall

| @Cat | Post #692146 (4)

Last edited by Cat Sep 2, 2014 11:05 AM

Sep 2, 2014 11:32 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Dave:

for the September thread! Love the Goldfinches but oh my, that Nuthatch is really beautiful!

Cat: That cutie might be either the Carolina Wren: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/g...
or possibly the Bewick's Wren: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/g...

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #692164 (5)

Sep 2, 2014 12:21 PM CST

Name: Catherine
IN (Zone 5b)

Thanks Lin! They look an awful lot alike, I can't figure out which one it is. Hopefully I can get some better pics.

Cat
"Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." - Veronica A. Shoffstall

| @Cat | Post #692179 (6)

Sep 2, 2014 1:48 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Bewick's Wren is not in Illinois. I'd say it's a Carolina Wren.

Edit:

OOPS! I meant to type Indiana, instead typed Illinois.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #692233 (7)

Last edited by flaflwrgrl Sep 3, 2014 5:44 PM

Sep 2, 2014 2:28 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I think Cat is in Indiana and I thought Bewick's Wren was found there but this site for Indiana Audobon shows (right hand side of the page) the 50 most common backyard birds of Indiana and only lists the House Wren and Carolina Wren: http://www.indianaaudubon.org/...

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #692254 (8)

Sep 2, 2014 3:16 PM CST

Name: Catherine
IN (Zone 5b)

Yes, I looked it up on Whatbird.com and they are not listed as in birds for Indiana. http://identify.whatbird.com/o...

Cat
"Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." - Veronica A. Shoffstall

| @Cat | Post #692267 (9)

Claudia

Sep 2, 2014 5:23 PM CST

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

Carolina Wren. I love them. They are spunky little birds!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

| @Claudia | Post #692308 (10)

Sep 2, 2014 5:26 PM CST

central Illinois

Goldfinchs

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

| @jmorth | Post #692310 (11)

Sep 2, 2014 6:14 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Love those pretty finches!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #692340 (12)

Sep 2, 2014 6:50 PM CST

Name: Catherine
IN (Zone 5b)

I just can't get over how "Yellow" they are. Almost to bright to look at, lol.

Cat
"Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." - Veronica A. Shoffstall

| @Cat | Post #692363 (13)

Sep 3, 2014 5:45 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

After those coneflower seed heads no doubt. Way to go J!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #692857 (14)

Sep 4, 2014 6:09 PM CST

central Illinois

This evening

A little shaky at camera's zoom limit while holding Plato's leech.

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

| @jmorth | Post #693393 (15)

Sep 4, 2014 6:23 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Oh my goodness, great lighting ... so beautiful!!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #693406 (16)

Sep 5, 2014 5:35 AM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

I see the house finches are getting in on the action now too.

Have you ever tried attaching Plato's leash to your belt or a belt loop? Frees your hands up.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #693542 (17)

Claudia

Sep 5, 2014 6:02 AM CST

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

I was able to teach our last dog Buddy to stand still while mommy took pictures. Our dog Gus has no concept of standing still if he is on leash!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

| @Claudia | Post #693553 (18)

Sep 5, 2014 9:03 AM CST

central Illinois

I'll have to try that Ann. Thanks.

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

| @jmorth | Post #693616 (19)