Thursday, June 29, 2017

Bees and Birds

Design - "A Little Bee" (kit)
Designer - Lizzie Kate
Fabric - 32 count linen
Fibers - WDW - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 22 June 2017
Completed - 25 June 2017

Lots of interesting motifs in this little stitch.  It was fun to work on.


What's up at the feeders you ask?

The Red-breasted Nuthatch continues to drop by.

As he mostly hangs upside down, I cannot help but be amused watching him.

See?

Here's a challenge for newbie birders.
Who is this newly fledged bird?
It's a young Song Sparrow, and no it doesn't look much like an adult bird.

Here's an adult Song Sparrow.

The males have started singing again.

Even a rather dull Mourning Dove is interesting upon close inspection.

Most of my Starlings have fledged and moved on and are no longer mobbing by suet and peanut feeders.  Yay!

A Warbler of some sort came by briefly, just long enough to tantalize me!  

7 comments:

Vickie said...

A Little Bee is darling. :D

Ann at Beadlework. said...

I had to stop putting out coconut halves filled with fat as the starlings were mobbing our garden with their young.

Justine said...

I love your little bee stitch! We have coconut halves which the blue tits and great tits are very fond of.

MaryO said...

Your stitch is adorable ! I do like anything w/bees !!
Thanks for the wonderful bird pics! Made my day.

MaryO1230
San Pedro

Goofin' Off Around the Block said...

I do enjoy seeing all of your bee finishes. Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful outdoor pictures. Have a great day! --Andrea

Carol said...

Love seeing your stitching--what a darling finish! The colors in it are just so happy :)

Maggee said...

See? You finished it quick as a wink! Very nicely done! Glad you still get to see the Nuthatch... such a cutie. I never would have guessed that was a baby Song Sparrow... wow! It has to grow into it's beak! Cannot even make a guess on the warbler... Cheers!