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Friday, 1 May 2020

Mrs Blackbird prepares for a date......

Day 45 of lock-down.

Common Blackbird (Turdus merula)...
Mmmm the water is a bit low but I guess it will have to do...
Maybe deeper than I thought...
Splish splash...
Now to groom those feathers...
Trying to be a contortionist...
 Oops that feather is out of place...
Now a good stretch...
Right my friend, where did that husband of mine go to?


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23 comments:

  1. Joyful1 May 2020 at 14:06

    Ha, ha, nice photos of the bird and great narrative. I see your garden is looking fantastic. have a wonderful weekend Diane.

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    1. Rhodesia1 May 2020 at 21:01

      Thank you Penny. The rain has flattened the garden over the last few days!! Hope you have a good and safe weekend. Diane

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  2. Marie Smith1 May 2020 at 14:43

    this is a great series, Diane. Love it.

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    1. Rhodesia1 May 2020 at 21:02

      Thanks Marie, they are such fun to watch. Have a safe weekend, Diane

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  3. Natalia2 May 2020 at 10:47

    Nice praparion for a date, very cute!

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    1. Rhodesia5 May 2020 at 12:51

      Thanks very much, such fun to watch. Take are Diane

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  4. Phil Slade2 May 2020 at 12:56

    Those girls. Spend all their time in the bathroom don't they Diane? Looks like she wasn't too bothered with you taking those shots. I reckon your owls will be out anyday soon. Little Owls here are usually mid May early June but should be a week or two ahead in warm and sunny France.

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    1. Rhodesia5 May 2020 at 12:53

      She totally ignored me, beauty obviously came first 😊 I hope you are right so much rain I have only heard them recently. Have a good week, Diane

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  5. Hilary Melton-Butcher2 May 2020 at 13:43

    Hi Diane - lovely to see and great commentary! Wonderful bluebells and your sculpture ... stay safe - Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia5 May 2020 at 12:54

      Hilary I love our African stone sculptures and they add something to the garden. Take care Diane

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  6. Lowcarb team member3 May 2020 at 02:51

    What a wonderful series of photographs.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Rhodesia5 May 2020 at 12:54

      Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Keep well Diane

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  7. Anni 3 May 2020 at 10:56

    ...he's out ordering the meal for a special dinner date!! Great series. Thanks so much for joining us at I'd Rather B Birdin this week!

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    1. Rhodesia5 May 2020 at 12:55

      Thanks Anni, so sorry I missed joining you last week not sure how that happened. Take care Diane

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)4 May 2020 at 04:38

    Oh my she is fully groomed and perfectly prepared for any occasion!... I hope her errant husband is preparing a special evening !

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    1. Rhodesia5 May 2020 at 12:56

      I hope so as well she went to a lot of trouble. Keep well Diane

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  9. Stewart M4 May 2020 at 10:20

    I think we will all need a wash and brush up when this is all over!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne (ps: how are things in your neck of the woods?)

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    1. Rhodesia5 May 2020 at 12:57

      So right but I think it is going to be many months before we are back to anything like normal. We have written off this year as such. All well here, Diane

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  10. Liz Needle5 May 2020 at 13:41

    Blackbirds are an introduced species here, but I am fond of them - always cheerful and energetic. However they do make a mess of my garden mulch - grrr.

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  11. Phil Slade5 May 2020 at 16:10

    Meanwhile Mrs Owl is keeping you guessing Diane. Any day now surely? I think we have your sunny weather for a change. May is continuing like April warm and dry.

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  12. Karen5 May 2020 at 16:43

    A fantastic series. I enjoy watching birds in my birdbath.

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  13. Ms. Tindall12 May 2020 at 06:06

    Yes, that is quite a bit of grooming. ;- ) Monica - The Yum List

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  14. Crafty Green Poet4 June 2020 at 09:07

    beautiful series of photos...

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