Monday, May 16, 2022

An Avian Gift

Design - "Little Birds Calendar" - "Eastern Bluebird"
Designer - The Little Stitcher
Fabric - 32 count Vintage Mocha linen
Fibers - DMC - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 18 May 2018
Completed - 21 May 2018

Who flew in for a quick visit Thursday morning?

Closer look

 

Now can you tell?

It's one of my favorite spring / summer migrants.

A male Western Tanager. 



This little guy flew all the way from southern Mexico / Central America to find and defend a new territory and breed here in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.  Isn't that amazing?


2 comments:

  1. Your Bluebird stitch is so pretty, Beth. Love it! Well hello, Mr. Western Tanager!

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  2. Wow, they had a long flight. How fun that they stopped for a visit with Lucky you. Enjoy!

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