cindyzlogic

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:31:00 +0000

Merry Christmas

2014

This is a cardinal that I sketched and painted with

watercolor pencils.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

from "cindyzlogic birds and nature" blog :-))

October 2013 Views

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:18:00 +0000

First of all, I would like to apologize for not posting in quite

some time. My husband and I moved in August to Lincoln, NE.

My husband, Ken, took a position here. The job was a super

answer to much prayer to our LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST!!

We had to sell our house and have taken a beautiful apartment here in Lincoln.

There are pros & cons to this move...the pros: a steady paycheck, benefits, and

closer proximity to our "aged-P's" (parents). Our parents turned 80 yrs.

old this year and it would be good to see them more often. It's a

5 hr. drive now whereas it was 10 hr. The cons: we are now 4 & 5 hrs.

away from our 2 sons and their families :- ( and also my hairdresser, Dr.,

Eye Dr., and church...you know. We just found out 2 weeks ago that

our new Daughter-in-law has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer (she's

only 34 yr.) I will be heading down to Wichita, KS to take care of

some Grands while she's getting surgery on Friday. I hope

to post more often and check on everyone while I've been away.

I'm looking forward to it! :-))

The photos above were taken at the "Sunken Gardens" in downtown

Lincoln, NE. on October 12th. A gorgeous place!

Butterfly & Black-eyed Susan

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 07:05:00 +0000

The Iris Are Blooming

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:17:00 +0000

Pot O' Finches

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:28:00 +0000

American Goldfinches

House Finch (Male)

Pine Siskin


American Goldfinches

Spring migration has arrived in SC Kansas. I am seeing Robins by the 100s, American Goldfinch, Pine Siskin, and Cedar Waxwings. March came in like a lion here with a couple of snowstorms. But, we didn't mind as we desperately needed the moisture.


Eastern Bluebirds in Watercolor

I have been working in watercolors for the past

3 years. I enjoy painting birds, flowers and butterflies.

Here is a link to my flickr photostream if you want

to look at more of my art work.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindyzlogic/

cindy

Fox Sparrow, A Lifer

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:27:00 +0000


Fox Sparrow

I was surprised to see a different bird at the feeders.

I'm pretty sure it's a Fox Sparrow. Especially after a
couple of birder friends suggested it. At first I thought it was

a young Harris's Sparrow but at closer inspection I could

see it had different coloring. It had a black spot in the

middle of it's chest. It must be migrating because I've

never seen these before.

After the Snowstorm

The weather channel called it Winter Storm Q

Northern Cardinal (Male)

Junco

Harris's Sparrow

Northern Cardinal (Female)

February Backyard Birds

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:14:00 +0000

We got some snow on the 12th that melted

the next day. This is the only snow we've

gotten this Winter. It was actually quite pretty

and the LORD knows we needed the moisture.

Early Spring Migrants: Pine Siskins

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Pine Siskin


Pine Siskin

We are having lots of Finch activity at the feeders right now.

We are excited at getting a few Pine Siskins today, too :-)

I would say "Spring is on it's way!"

Look how this Goldfinch is transforming.

The House Finches are pairing up :-))


Female House Finch

I almost mistook the Pine Siskins for a female House Finch...

but at closer inspection, I noticed the House Finch is larger

in size and has a conical shaped beak. The Pine Siskin beak

is long, slender and pointy.

cindy

Goldfinches

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:02:00 +0000

Seeing RED...

White-crowns and Harris's

We're beginning to see Spring birds like

Goldfinches and Robins. We just had 24 hr. of

cold that brings the White-crowns and Harris's to

the feeders. I think about Harris's as my "little chickens"

they behave so much like them. I grew up on a

Dairy Farm but we raised chickens for the eggs and

for eating.

cindy :-))

Backyard Birds in SC Kansas

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:24:00 +0000

Red-breasted Nuthatch

White-breasted Nuthatch

Eurasian-collared Dove

Carolina Wren

Male Cardinal

Female House Finch

We are having some cold weather but little moisture. We did get

some snow in sleet and pellets but it melted quickly.

With the cold weather, we get more variety of birds looking

for food. This is the first year we've gotten the Nuthatches.

We had to clear a lot of bushes and overgrown tree limbs this past

Fall. Consequently, we are having less White-crown Sparrows and

Harris's Sparrows.

I've taken these photos through the window
with a Point n' Shoot camera. I think the sensor
is wearing out...so, I'm sorry about the quality of
these photographs.
cindy

January 2013 Backyard Birds

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:25:00 +0000

Carolina Wren

White-crowned Sparrow and Female Cardinal

White-crowned Sparrow

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco, New Mexico variation

Dark-eyed Junco

White-crowned Sparrow

Harris's Sparrow

This is all the snow we've gotten so far this Winter.

We got this snow on Christmas day.

Tufted Titmouse


I'm thinking this is a Ring-billed Gull.

The Gull and this little waterfowl were located

at the fishing pond near town.

At the pond we also see Downey & Red-breasted Woodpeckers, Harris's

Sparrows and Juncos. We saw a Spotted Towhee and many Cardinals

hanging out at the pond as well.

White-breasted Nuthatch

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:45:00 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

This is a photo of a

White-breasted Nuthatch. It's the first

time I've had one visit the feeder on a

consistent basis...(whoo~hoo) Once

in awhile a Red-breasted will show up, but

I haven't been able to capture a picture of

them together so you can see the difference

in their sizes and coloring. The Red-breasted

Nuthatch is about half the size of the

White-breasted. I LOVE the coloring of the

White-breasted Nuthatch!

cindy :-))

Christmas Cardinal

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:23:00 +0000

Merry Christmas

from

my house to yours :)

I have been doing watercolor paintings and

watercolor pencil sketches for the past

3 years. I have always enjoyed drawing and sketching

as far back as I can remember. The subjects

that I enjoy interpreting the most are flowers, birds,

butterflies, and rural landscapes. I hope you enjoy the

piece above entitled:

"Christmas Cardinal"

For this piece of artwork I used

Prismacolor watercolor pencils. The paper is CACHET

sketchbook paper by Daler & Rowney (recycled/toned).

cindy

Autumn Birds in My Backyard

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:58:00 +0000

I am just as excited to see Fall/Winter

birds arrive as the Spring arrivals. We have

one White-crowned Sparrow and half a

dozen Dark-eyed Juncos. This makes me

very happy :-))

Have a great rest of the week!

Kansas Sunsets

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:35:00 +0000

A Kansas sunset

Images of Autumn

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:13:00 +0000

My husband and I take many walks in these woods.

It is so serene and back to nature here...we love it!

We see deer, racoons, wild turkeys, Barred Owl,

and Cardinals. There are many native trees, grasses,

and wildflowers here. It's called the Chaplin Nature Center.

Wild Turkeys down by the Arkansas River

It is Autumn in Kansas.

I am seeing some beautiful Fall color, birds,

and wildlife. I had a Red-breasted Nuthatch visit

the feeder a couple of days ago, but I haven't

seen him since. I did capture a few shots but they are

so fuzzy. Nuthatches dart here and there like Wrens and

are not ones to sit still to have their picture taken...arghhh!

I'm sorry to have neglected my blog...I'm enjoying

catching up with all of yours :-))

Have a wonderful week !!

Ruby-throated & Mr. Cardinal

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:26:00 +0000

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

At first, we weren't sure we were going to get any

Hummingbirds this season. In early Spring we

had a couple Ruby-throated stop and drink at

the feeder. But, they left and I presume headed North.

I figured it was too hot and dry for them as week after

week I didn't see any at the feeder. Finally, in late Summer

we were thrilled to see them return. This little guy, which I

think is a juvenile Ruby-throated Hummingbird is staying

close to the feeder and guarding it with all his might.

I would say he is storing up for his long trek South

to Coasta Rica.

Cardinal

He looks to be molting and he behaves

like a juvenile male. We've had lots

of Cardinal youngsters at the feeders this year.

Happy Autumn!! Everyone :-))

Sunflowers

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:19:00 +0000

I thought is was high time I posted something.

Summer is almost over and I am glad for that...we had

a terribly HOT Summer and a drought. A few weeks

ago we had 3" of rain...it's amazing what a little moisture can do.

It brought hope and healing to a dry and thirsty land.

I decided that I should be able to grow Sunflowers...for their

bright and cheery color and seeds for my backyard birds. I watered them

everyday and they survived the drought :-)

Salt Plains NWR

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:39:00 +0000

A sweet little deer to welcome us to the wildlife refuge.

This refuge is about an hour and a half from home.

We (my husband, Ken & I) finally marked out some

time for a visit. It was very hot and very windy that

day so we were thankful they had auto tour roads, too.

This refuge is located in North Central Oklahoma.

The wheat harvest was going on as well and we enjoyed

viewing the vast, golden fields being harvested, too. Kansas

and Oklahoma are definitely the bread-basket of America!

A woodland hiking trail through the refuge

Trumpet Vines were in bloom

American Avocet (lifer)

Wild Buttonbush

Dragonfly

Small creek running through the refuge.

The Marsh

Small inlet of the Great Salt Plains Lake

Great Salt Plains Lake

Sunset after the first day.

Wildflower: Indian Blanket Flower

This was my most treasured find :-)

Lark Sparrow (lifer)

I was thrilled to see several Lark Sparrows!

They make a beautiful song...this one was perched

on this post singing away.

Wildflower: Arkansas Rose

I am guessing here.

Wildflower: Fleabane

Wildflower: Hairy Vetch

Hedge Parsley (another guess)

Great Salt Plains Lake

shoreline

Great Egret

There were lots of Great Egrets.

I am just guessing at this...a Skink

Gray Hairstreak Butterfly

Snowy Plover

The Snowy Plover likes to nest here.

Also, the American Avocet and Interior Least Terns.

Salt Plains

This wide expanse of mud flats is covered with a thin layer

of salt. You can dig for Selenite Crystals here. It was too

hot and windy for us. We will need to save that activity

for another day.

Finch Chicks Fledge

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:36:00 +0000

House Finch Chicks

Here is my last shot of the House Finch

Chicks before they fledged. They took

off 2 days later.

Pink Lily

My Lilies are blooming! The flowers seem

to be doing well this Spring. I believe that's

because it's been a wet/cool Spring.

Baltimore Oriole

We have an Oriole pair :-)

I'm using a soap dish for the Grape Jelly

receptacle.

Carolina Wren

This shy little guy is becoming a frequent

visitor...I don't mind :-)

Early Spring Sightings

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:26:00 +0000

3 Baby Robins

Snail or Slug ??

I really don't know much about these :-)

The Kiss

2 Eurasian-collared Doves

House Finch Nest

This nest is located right outside the front door

in the Boston Fern.

Female Cardinal

Blue Jay Display

Downy Woodpecker

We have 2 or 3 Downys visiting the suet

and 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker.

5 House Finch Eggs

Common Buckeye

A "lifer" for me :-))

Red Admiral Butterfly

We have been inundated with Red Admiral

Butterflies. They are a gorgeous butterfly.

I haven't been on here for a while for different reasons. But,

I am still taking photos whenever I can. I'm looking forward

to catching up on reading your blogs.

Happy Monday !!

Robin's Eggs

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:23:00 +0000

Huge Cottonwood tree leafing out against

a beautiful Spring sky!

Mrs. Robin, all cozy in her nest :-))

Spring Images

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:36:00 +0000

Grape Hyacinth

This is the 3rd season for them. I planted some

Daffodils last Fall...the greens popped up but

no blooms.

Goldfinches

As you can see, they were getting a bit

aggressive. We've been having a lot of rain

and overcast skies here in SC Kansas.

This week we are seeing fewer Goldfinches

at the feeders. Did they go further North?

Eurasian-collared Dove

There are a pair of these Doves feeding on

the back deck.

I am wondering if this may be a

Lesser Goldfinch? We had one last year and

I heard they were rare for our area.

We've had this different colored Junco all

Winter. They sure are pretty!

Pigeon-toed

Even though this is a Mourning Dove :-)

Mourning Doves are enjoying the birdseed, too!

Robins are building this nest right out in

our front yard. We weren't sure if this young

Paper Birch was going to make it through the

intense heat of last year. Half of the leaves

fell off because of early 90 degree

heat. We are seeing buds. I hope we don't have a repeat of

last Spring and Summer's heat. If we do, we

made need to purchase a swimming pool.

Spring Lilies

I hope everyone is having a great

Spring!!

Still Enamored with Finches

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Happy "Wordless Wednesday"

Lots of Finches

noreply@blogger.com (cindyzlogic) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:10:00 +0000

Back on the 12th we got 6" of snow and lots

of American Goldfinches. I know these photos are

kind of gray-ish but the sweet Goldfinches gave a

burst of cheery color to an overcast day.

We are back in the 50's and 1 hail storm since.

I didn't dodge the flu bullet so I'm working on getting

my energy back. I've sure enjoyed reading

everyone's blogs :-)