Bunnies and Birds

Design - "Cardinal Sampler"

Chart - "Winter Trio"

Designer - Twisted Threads

Fabric - 32 count Dirty Belfast linen

Fibers - WDW - 2 strands over 2 threads 

Started - 6 February 2014

Completed - 7 February 2014

I encourage you to click on the above photo to make it larger so you can better see the details of the design. "Cardinal Sampler" stitched up quickly and easily. I very much enjoyed stitching it, and it seemed most appropriate to be working on it as the snow fell! From the most recent weather reports, it appears that all you East Coast Stitchers will have ample opportunity once again to stitch while the snow falls! 

Tuesday afternoon Tom-Cat and I watched a couple of brown bunnies in the backyard.

Bunnies and birds what more could a cat ask for?

Tom-Cat is still pretty pent-up and juicy with Cabin Fever from being inside for several stormy days.  I decided I'd better be outside with him to make sure he did not go into his Elmer Fudd Mode (Kill the Rabbit!).

You'll notice that the quail and the bunnies co-exist in harmony!

I think my guy quail are beginning to Strut Their Stuff...

And appropriately, as Valentine's Day approaches, I think they are starting to pair up.

I noticed that even the little Downy uses the tail perch on the suet feeder.  Look closely at his bent tail feather that are helping him to balance.  I am always surprised how high up the legs are (chest level) and how much lower most of the weight of the body is. 

I like this Chestnut-backed Chickadee. He's about ready to grab a peanut.

I'd begun to worry as I'd not seen any Anna's Hummingbirds since before the snow storm.  I was most pleased to have a couple of brief sightings on Tuesday.

The Bushtits were also AWOL during the poor weather.  They've since returned and mob my suet and butter bark feeders about 4:00pm each day.  

As dusk approached this Song Sparrow held a short a melodic concert. A nice way to end the day.