Today I wanted to showcase regular visitors to our yard that are often considered “undesirable”. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, squirrels can be quite the pest when it comes to eating all the bird food. But, while squirrels have a voracious appetite, that can be annoying at times, they are also great for picking up several of the nuts that fall to the ground, … Continue reading The Undesirable

I cannot believe how many different types of birds come to visit. I am spoiled. I see more wildlife through my front window than I do when I go out and actively seek it. These are most of my regular visitors. It is funny how protective I feel about them. I love squirrels, but I suddenly find myself obsessed with chasing them away from the … Continue reading The Regulars

“Beloved,let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves God is born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7 As I was watching our fairly elusive cardinals today, I began to wonder if the origin of the Cardinal Rule had anything to do with cardinals and how incredibly attentive and loving they are with one another. So, I looked … Continue reading The Cardinal Rule

When my eldest daughter was in grade school there was a song that her teacher would sing, “Chickadee, Chickadee”, I never really gave it much thought figuring it was just a song about baby chicks. Now they are one of my favorite birds. This morning I woke, curled up on the couch with my coffee and started my bible study. I couldn’t help but be … Continue reading Chickadee