February 1, 2025
Where did January go? It was here and gone in a flash.
Yesterday, we got a lot of rain throughout the day. I got to see the new gutters and downspouts in action.
It had stopped raining and the night sky was spectacular. I was lying in bed with Nox snoring next to me, when I head it start to rain heavily. I was glad Nox had already been outside for the night.
This morning, Nox was raring to get outside. Blackberry Homestead was covered in a thick blanket of fog. The fog was thicker in person than the pictures show.
Hear are some bird pictures taken recently.
Are the house finches a family? The dad with his red breast is up close. The mom with two chicks are towards the end of the gutter.
The blue jay, robins, blue birds, the mockingbird and a flicker were out and about this morning. I was able to get a shot of the blue jay with a robin next to him. The blue birds were perching on the pump house, then the gutter.
The following pictures were all taken this morning.
I look at these somewhat disappointing pictures and consider if I should get a good zoom digital camera. Maybe I can get a lens for my phone?
Blackberry Homestead 
It is a lovely day here, and for the next couple of days!
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It was lovely today. Quick go outside and see the moon and Venus. They are right next to each other.
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I saw them while I was out for the last few minutes with the firepit! Truly beautiful!
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They were lovely!
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Hmm, do you have a birthday coming up? You could hint for a new camera! š
Such lovely photos. You have a lot of colorful wildlife around you.
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Not for a while. My birthday is in November!
We do have lots of beautiful and colorful wildlife. I do enjoy seeing the birds.
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I know, Valentineās Day!! You definitely need a camera for a gift. šā¤ļø
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Ooh, that might work! š
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The fog pictures are beautiful!
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Thank you!
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beautiful
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