tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post7219535715309308296..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: Birds on ParadeThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-54709067943978602562019-01-17T18:01:32.311-05:002019-01-17T18:01:32.311-05:00Jan this quote of Gladys Taber's rings so true...Jan this quote of Gladys Taber's rings so true, doesn't it? Have a great day! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-64869489119796284672019-01-17T16:36:06.181-05:002019-01-17T16:36:06.181-05:00So lovely to see these birds, and I agree with the...So lovely to see these birds, and I agree with the quote,<br />" As long as you have a window, life is exciting. " Gladys Taber<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-86632311699780313232019-01-14T13:17:33.063-05:002019-01-14T13:17:33.063-05:00Sheri, you would have enjoyed these two Pileated w...Sheri, you would have enjoyed these two Pileated woodpeckers. They were the funniest things, but sad to have had such a stand off! Cayenne pepper does not bother birds. You can buy bird seed (very expensive) that has it in it. It does bother mammals such as squirrels! They learn to stay away from it!<br />Nature is quite cruel if we pay attention. Yes, it did bother me a lot to see that hawk pick up the squirrel!<br />Have a great week, my friend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-64522781173824811172019-01-14T13:00:27.613-05:002019-01-14T13:00:27.613-05:00Those Woodpeckers are incredible and fun to watch,...Those Woodpeckers are incredible and fun to watch, Martha Ellen. You got some good pictures of them. Your post had me smiling the whole time, as you know how much I love the birds. Your new feeder is so cool. That copper design at the top is pretty. Oh my, to see the Hawk pick up a squirrel like that must have been a disturbing sight for you. I was wondering, does the Woodpecker have trouble eating the suet with the pepper? Thank you this lovely post today, Martha Ellen. It really made my day, and I will come back to see it again. : )<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-83587460976174831812019-01-14T08:27:54.370-05:002019-01-14T08:27:54.370-05:00Betsy, I think we all love watching birds. There ...Betsy, I think we all love watching birds. There is a lot to learn right outside our windows! Today we're watching the snow covered ground and are happy that the bird feeders are full! Stay warm and cozy in our winter wonderland. ♥<br />The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-62046429738839962152019-01-14T08:06:01.391-05:002019-01-14T08:06:01.391-05:00I love the woodpeckers and enjoy watching them. ...I love the woodpeckers and enjoy watching them. You have some nice captures here and I haven't seen a female woodpecker before and good to see one up close. Happy Monday and stay warm<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-78808418190963005822019-01-14T08:04:12.665-05:002019-01-14T08:04:12.665-05:00Every season brings another variety of birds aroun...Every season brings another variety of birds around here, Lorraine. I can't help but stop what I'm doing and view the antics in the garden. It's always interesting. Have a lovely week! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-44006714802186584872019-01-14T08:00:59.851-05:002019-01-14T08:00:59.851-05:00Billie Jo, the woodpeckers have been frequent visi...Billie Jo, the woodpeckers have been frequent visitors this winter. It's nice to hear that Flynn enjoys learning about them. Have a lovely week. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-32037855107384228812019-01-14T04:17:58.057-05:002019-01-14T04:17:58.057-05:00What a wonderful variety of birds you have to your...What a wonderful variety of birds you have to your garden. I wouldn't get anything done living there as I would constantly be watching out the windows. What a delight to have your very own bird show.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-74364923264958124322019-01-13T23:07:08.918-05:002019-01-13T23:07:08.918-05:00Sweet Friend,
I so enjoyed lingering over your ama...Sweet Friend,<br />I so enjoyed lingering over your amazing photos this cozy evening.<br />We have had some woodpeckers in our backyard, and Flynn has enjoyed learning about them.<br />I will be sure to show her these amazing and beautiful photos!<br />Have a cozy week!Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-80907571615891079762019-01-13T18:23:51.373-05:002019-01-13T18:23:51.373-05:00Jill, watching our birds is a favorite of mine. Si...Jill, watching our birds is a favorite of mine. Since it snowed all day it's been fun watching them. We have a room with eleven windows that gives us great viewing of our feeders. We gifted each other the pole system from Wild Birds Unlimited with a baffle and the squirrels can't access the feeder. I love them, too, but they can eat you out of house and home! <br />I love Gladys Taber and have read many of her books. Her homey style is right up my alley. Have a wonderful week ahead! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-11520340478059601512019-01-13T17:22:37.435-05:002019-01-13T17:22:37.435-05:00Great phots of these birds, I so love watching our...Great phots of these birds, I so love watching ours as well. We had an ice storm this weekend so we were sure to keep seed and suet filled for them. We get a lot of cardinals, blue birds and woodpeckers too. I love sitting in my sunroom and watching them. The squirrels think we put the feed out for them of course, lol. I love Gladys Taber and that is one of my favorite quotes. Have you read her books? Enjoy your evening and I hope your week gets off to a great start.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-37310088795527315802019-01-13T13:02:23.857-05:002019-01-13T13:02:23.857-05:00Thank you! Very good to know.Thank you! Very good to know.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-32823165318525311862019-01-13T10:15:13.311-05:002019-01-13T10:15:13.311-05:00Liz, my sister does chase hawks away around her ho...Liz, my sister does chase hawks away around her home. She is quite the animal lover and feels they can find food another place.<br />Grayden was out this morning and measured 5.5 inches of snow on the ground. It has slowed down quite a bit--a very fine snow falling presently. We're staying inside and I have a pot of chicken soup simmering on the stove. Have a nice Sunday. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-52080422161730639472019-01-13T10:10:20.096-05:002019-01-13T10:10:20.096-05:00I remember your hawk photos, Cathy. No, don't...I remember your hawk photos, Cathy. No, don't let Poetry outdoors! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-53147532843943412822019-01-13T08:14:36.956-05:002019-01-13T08:14:36.956-05:00I love to watch the birds too. We have our feeder...I love to watch the birds too. We have our feeder station set up so we can view it easily from the kitchen table where I enjoy watching them each morning. Woodpeckers are fun to watch. I feel good keeping suet out for them to help them. During one of the toughest winters a few years back we had a red-tailed hawk visiting. He was ready to pick off the birds at the feeders. I never saw him actually get one but I don’t doubt he did. I wanted to chase. Him off but I recognize it’s just a natural progression of wildlife. I hope you don’t get too much snow! I’m presently watching the weather channel to see what’s been going on along the East coast. Stay warm!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-65762938728427354502019-01-13T07:38:56.614-05:002019-01-13T07:38:56.614-05:00We have a "woody woodpecker" that visits...We have a "woody woodpecker" that visits our woods, too, from time to time. Quite a sight! We've also had a huge hawk sit on our deck that could easily carry our cat away if we let her outside. Beautiful animal, but definitely intimidating. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-22762812083511673722019-01-12T22:59:38.498-05:002019-01-12T22:59:38.498-05:00Cheryl, birds are not affected by cayenne pepper, ...Cheryl, birds are not affected by cayenne pepper, but mammals are for sure! As I mentioned to Vee, be careful if you try this trick! If you feed the birds, I'm sure they will come. Sometimes it takes a while for them to discover your generosity! Of course, they do like shrubbery for cover or a nearby tree. I'm with you on the harshness of nature! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-881669092514706872019-01-12T22:38:43.391-05:002019-01-12T22:38:43.391-05:00Quite a show those woodpeckers put on for you! Hop...Quite a show those woodpeckers put on for you! Hopefully, one of the males relocated and is getting his fill in a neighbor's yard. I had never heard the cayenne pepper trick! Are birds not affected by spice? <br /><br />We had far more birds when we lived in the country. Here in town, we don't see as many. Perhaps we don't feed them as well . . . perhaps we don't have the plants that they love? We <i>do</i> have a hawk in the neighborhood. I'm not too happy about that because I enjoy the squirrels. I know it's nature, but I don't like that part. Sigh. <br /><br />I like that they are "your birds"! :) Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-43512994498200270942019-01-12T22:29:46.033-05:002019-01-12T22:29:46.033-05:00Blue Jays can be quite aggressive, Jean as you kno...Blue Jays can be quite aggressive, Jean as you know. That's too bad what happened in your yard. We have them as well, but not ones that attempt those shenanigans! I had a friend tell me about her blue jays chasing off a Coopers hawk around her feeders. Maybe you can try again. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-90200196608463687812019-01-12T22:17:12.229-05:002019-01-12T22:17:12.229-05:00Martha, we took down our bird feeder years ago bec...Martha, we took down our bird feeder years ago because our yard was dominated by a big blue jay that would shoo away all the other birds and devour all the seed. I still see blue jays here all the time, so I don't foresee ever putting up another bird feeder. But we still get a lot of small brown birds stopping in. I have no idea what they're called. Love your photos and your knowledge about birds.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-40594711023388077622019-01-12T21:37:27.663-05:002019-01-12T21:37:27.663-05:00I'm so glad you feed the birds and enjoy them,...I'm so glad you feed the birds and enjoy them, Teresa. The pileated woodpeckers are always astounding to see. Hope you see some great birds at your new feeder. ♥ The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-43582435477270599112019-01-12T21:17:17.546-05:002019-01-12T21:17:17.546-05:00It was fun to read this post about all the birds a...It was fun to read this post about all the birds and especially those amazing woody woodpeckers!! We were just at Coastal Farm & Feed, picking up a new bird feeder and seed. So.. GMTA!! Enjoy your Sunday. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-59867894635797955002019-01-12T19:29:52.138-05:002019-01-12T19:29:52.138-05:00Oh yes Vee, it does work! Squirrels are not harme...Oh yes Vee, it does work! Squirrels are not harmed by the cayenne pepper, but really don't like it! It doesn't bother birds either. Our squirrels do learn to stay away from the suet. I also use it in the spring, sprinkled around pots of flowers to keep the little rascals out. Be very careful when using it so as not to get it in your eyes! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-5578156518263048102019-01-12T19:18:11.536-05:002019-01-12T19:18:11.536-05:00Your header is so pretty! Does that cayenne pepper...Your header is so pretty! Does that cayenne pepper tip really work? That would be so cool! You have a nice variety of birds visiting your feeder. Those crazy woodpeckers...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com