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Thursday, September 15, 2011

~red bird, mantid, succulent~


Taking the camera outside.


I do not remember the brilliant blogger who told us about about safflower seed not being attractive to squirrels. But we thank you and so do our birds. Two days after we made the switch the squirrels were gone.


A praying mantis feeding in the White Indian Hawthorne.


A succulent trailing over the front steps rock. 



It actually rained this evening and it's going to be in the low 70's all day tomorrow.
Woohoo

How is the weather where you are?
 
 
 
may joy and peace surround you always
Olive 

20 comments:

  1. Hi Olive, Your pictures are beautiful! My succulents are barely hanging on. We are having a bad storm right now but we are expecting cooler weather for the weekend.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  2. I love these pictures and we need rain so badly. I am hoping maybe tomorrow and Saturday we will get some.

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  3. Gorgeous photos....just gorgeous!!!
    Jane

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  4. It was thirty degrees last night - it is not expected to get quite that cool tonight.

    Gorgeous photos - especially like the photos of your succulent.

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  5. Lovely photos! Those ARE beautiful succulents. We have showers and cool temps. Lovin' it!

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  6. Olive, your photographs are stunning! We need rain, we got a sprinkle today, first in so long, waiting for a soaker!

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  7. Great pics and thanks for the bird seed tip:@)

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  8. Today will be the high of 60 degrees! We need some rain. What gorgeous pictures, and glad that tip worked, I would not have known that either.

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  9. Your photos are always awesome. I loved these but particularly the one with the little statue in it. I have lots of little statues like this scattered in different parts of the garden. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  10. Lovin' your outdoor photos. I'm glad you got rain. The Atlanta area is still in drought conditions and according to the morning news, watering bans have started. :(
    Thankfully, the weather is a bit cooler.
    Hope you have a great weekend,
    Babs

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  11. This is so beautiful, Olive! We need some rain so badly as our state is on fire - literally!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. Hi Olive
    Your images are beautiful, you just wouldn't see that little guy if you wouldn't have said something!
    It has been very cool here... actually cold and damp at night.
    Not ready to give summer up yet...
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  13. You take some beautiful photos. Love the bird.

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  14. That little red bird is beautiful. So glad you've managed to discourage the squirrels. They can be a bit of a pain.

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  15. Olive your pictures are stunning!! The one of the praying mantis had me oohhhhing and ahhhing.
    The weather here is alas overcast again....I want more summer! Vanna

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  16. Beautiful photos. I didn't even notice the praying mantis until I studied the photo. He really is trying to blend in.

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  17. How lovely! Have a beautiful weekend, Kellie xx

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  18. Great photos! I will store that tip about safflower seeds away in my memory bank!

    xo
    Claudia

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  19. Oh Olive, what wonderful photographs. I'm always in awe of your great photography Olive.

    Nancy OUT!

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  20. Wow, what beautiful photographs Olive! So enjoyed them...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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