Category Archives: Birds

Ani’s Advent – Feathered fiends

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I know that’s there’s always a bird On the top of her tree, but…could you have a word? I’m quite fond of chickens and turkeys, you know, But that, I’m afraid is as far as I go! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Christmas, Dogs | Tagged humour, Photography, poetry, red kite, robin | 51 Comments

Grace

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Colleen’s Tanka Challenge

Posted in Birds, Photography, Poetry | Tagged grace, red kite, soul's cry, tanka | 20 Comments

The saddest tale

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

In the past twenty four hours, I have seen fabulous pictures of eagles posted by Ken at rivrvlogr and Cindy Knoke. Each time, I have looked with awe and with sadness… and below, because it is such a sad tale, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged conservation, extinction, golden eagle, habitat loss, prejudice | 46 Comments

Industry

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“I feel a blog post coming on,” said my son, grinning as he watched me snapping away at the bees. The words have become something of a joke, as practically everything may now engender a blog post. We were having … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged bees, consciousness, diligence, Patience, the work, work | 3 Comments

Visitor #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Birds, Photography, Poetry | Tagged autumn, haiku, sparrow | 9 Comments

A day at the zoo

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

In a complete role reversal, my son took me to the zoo today. I have very mixed feelings about zoos in general. The thought of confining animals designed for vast landscapes has always seemed wrong and there are truly horror … Continue reading →