Nesting Update

Design - "Bird Songs!"

Designer - Sam Sarah Design Studio

Fabric - 32 count Ice Blue Belfast linen

Fibers - Crescent Colours - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 21 April 2016

Completed - 21 April 2016

Here's a nesting update.

Last week the Violet-green Swallows were busy.

Finally it was time to construct a nest.

They love to use dried grasses.

What a mouth-full!

This American Goldfinch female has jumped the gun.

They don't get serious about nesting until June.

She flew off with with this, then dropped it in flight. 

I don't often see Red-winged Blackbirds.

Pretty bird with a lovely song.

Wednesday's Walk

Spring update

I am enjoying the Iris tenax in all its many shades of purple. 

Buckbrush (Ceanothus cuneatus)

A close up - the stems are wonderful too.

Hawthorn

Vine Maple

Oregon White oak - finally leafing out.

Serviceberry

Wild strawberries

Wild Larkspur

Big Leaf Maple

I hope you enjoyed this symphony of green and purple.

Tuesday Delight

Design - "Curious as a Cat"

Designer - Birds of a Feather

Fabric - 30 count R & R Mink linen

Fibers - GAST - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 26 May 2010

Completed - 31 May 2010

Framed 2014 

Some smaller birds...

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Male Lesser Goldfinch

Male American Goldfinch

A pair of Oregon Juncos

Everyone poses - everyone is a model!

This though was another big thrill.

A small flock of Cedar Waxwings flew in. 

All mature birds with bright yellow tail feather tips and brilliant red lines on their wings. 

And their "hair styles" - feather styles?

Serious looks.

The bird in the middle was calling - see its bill is open.

And here's part of the group again with an American Goldfinch look on.

Monday

Wow!  That was fast stitching!

Design - "Cute as a Bug"

Designer - Birds of a Feather in "Stitcher's World" May 2001

Fabric - 32 count R & R Dark Cappuccino

Fibers - GAST - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 16 May 2010

Completed - 19 May 2010

Framed 2014 

Lots of birds - lots to watch and enjoy.

See the splash of yellow?

See it? 

A female Bullock's Oriole - thrilling!

And I continue to see an Evening Grosbeak or two.

Female

Male

Left profile

Right profile

Showing how that big bill works for cracking seeds.

Straight on

Same for her

She can do the profile thing too.

And she's got a bill to be proud of!