We have had some interesting weather in recent days; sunshine, humidity with high temperatures and then intermittent electrical light shows accompanied by booming thunder claps; or as one member of the family used to say "Don't worry, it's only God moving the furniture around!"
So for this week's Nature Notes here are a few images taken in the garden after the rain ceased.
Red Lilium (Asiatic hybrid)
Lilium 'Lady Alice'
I am often reminded by you know who that "You've been rubbing up against those Lilies again" when another clean shirt is stained with pollen!!
One Goldfinch was quickly back on the feeder devouring a quantity of sunflower hearts before its companions arrived and leaving plenty of leftovers on the patio floor. Why do they do that when I provide a top quality product?
And then a brief visit by an unnamed feline; no collar to ID it; who to my knowledge didn't leave its calling card! FAB.
the last one made me smile!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers! Love the robin with his dinner! Your robins are quite different from ours.
ReplyDeleteSuch great shots and that kitty's face is very sweet.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots especially the kitty!
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorite photos have been taken shortly after a rain. These are beautiful, love the lilies, and the birds too, of course!
ReplyDeletelovely nature shots Frank - I especially favour the robin
ReplyDeleteYes, why do they do that Frank. I buy niger seeds, and whilst they do eat them, they also throw them all over the grass.....I have dozens of teasels in the lawn. Seems almost ungrateful :)
ReplyDeleteI am also a collector of pollen......but at lease I am the one who washes them.
The storms were amazing.........
There is a special beauty after the rain...Love the nature your way Frank....Michelle
ReplyDeleteWow on all the photos. The goldfinch is so exotic looking. I'm not a cat person, but must admit this one made me smile.
ReplyDeleteJa na de regen ligt alles er gelijk wat frisser bij en het roodborstje heeft gelijk een goede buit.
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the goldfinch photo. Would like to see one some day here in the US.
ReplyDeleteI love the garden after it rains. Everything is so fresh looking. Beautiful blooms Frank, and I just love that robin!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I love the hint of a spiderweb in the one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of photos! I love the Goldfinch and cute kitty!
ReplyDeleteSneaky kitty! I have several of those around my place. We have a rule....no birds while they're at our place! Unless they are pigeons:) So far it's worked out well but I've discovered one takes a liking to the peanuts that fall around the feeder. You have some beautiful birds in your yard.
ReplyDeleteEverything is more beautiful when we slow down, look close and take the time to truly see.
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