If you who think we lead a boring, tedious life here in New Hampshire at Chickadee Farm, we'd like you to check out today's visitors. They were quite remarkable. First was Foxy, who visits regularly. Problem is, I can't seem to grab my camera fast enough, as she crosses the yard and then disappears into our woods. Here's a not-so-hot photo:
We were thrilled to see her, but wait! The dogs began howling soon after Foxy left, and we had a sweet young buck come visit for a bit of nosh. He was not disappointed, and he lingered quite awhile.
Finally, when we were all calmed down, we celebrated the Main Event -- Bill noticed something bright blue on the feeder just outside my office. At first we thought it was a bluebird, but once we checked out the bird book, we knew we were being visited by an Indigo Bunting, a bird neither of us has ever seen in person before. Mind you, he's perched less than ten feet from where I write my novels. Cranberry, our young kitty, was quite disappointed she couldn't reach the Indigo. Isn't he gorgeous? It was raining, and I had to shoot through glass, but what a treat!
So, no, life on the farm is never boring, and sometimes we're blessed with unexpected visitors who give us a thrill.
Happy Day.
P.S. - I'd like to think that just maybe the Indigo Bunting was a sign from Phil, saying that he was okay, that all was as it should be, that we would see him again. I know - sounds sort of crazy. But stranger things have happened.
How lovely! A fox (I want one), buck (stately & gentle)....&...the bird is one of the most beautiful that I have ever seen.
Do you have the book "Animal Speaks"...if not you should!
Thanks for sharing your visitors!!
Posted by: Sheila E | May 19, 2007 at 09:45 PM
The guys was so big that he not only sent you a feather...he sent the whole bird. He is saving a seat on the other side, when it is time. In the meantime...rock on.
Posted by: Lisa S | May 28, 2007 at 12:10 AM