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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Signs of Spring!

Ahhh.... Spring is truly arriving here in North Texas. I'll allow Mother Nature to share her show with you  - She speaks far more eloquently than I ever can!

White Throated Sparrow


Purple Wing Violas


Dark Eyed Junco McKinney, Texas
Dark Eyed Junco

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31 comments:

  1. Kerri FarleyMarch 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful images! You have to know that the birds make my heart sing :)
    It's been Stumbled :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Beautiful images! Glad Spring is finding you too! While it wasn't evident here in SC yesterday (45° and rainy!), it's definitely here :)

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  3. TexWisGirlMarch 29, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love 'em! Happy Spring!

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  4. Amila KanchanaMarch 29, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Oh how lovely! Sure looks a treat!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What bliss - to see spring in these vibrant colours. Delicious shots!

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  6. mickMarch 29, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Nice photos of the birds and the flowers are beautiful.

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  7. theconstantwalkerMarch 29, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    A lovely post. I think we all need to know summer is on it's way. Beautiful images.

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  8. jooMarch 29, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Lovely spring post - love birds and flowers:)

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  9. Adam TiltMarch 29, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Brilliant photos John. Love the Sparrow. I will be following along.

    Adam @ My Life Outside

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  10. CarlettaMarch 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Excellent bird shots! Such lovely detail.
    Love the colorful flowers too.
    Happy Spring to you.

    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  11. FABMarch 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Cracking set of images to celebrate Spring. Well done John.

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  12. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  13. Míriam LuizaMarch 29, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Que belas imagens! As flores parecem me espiar através da tela do computador! Tenhos certeza que os pássaros olham para mim! Parabéns!

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  14. SondraMarch 29, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Love the white throated and his song is one of my favorites!! Awesome Junco shot and the Violets are super.

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  15. JanetMarch 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    The pansies have faces almost as pleasant as those of the birds.

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  16. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful shots!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. Bill S.March 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Beautiful birds and flowers. Spring has indeed showed up at your place.

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  18. Julie G.March 29, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Absolutely glorious spring images! The bird photos are so very clear and crisp. Breathtaking viola colors makes for a most beautiful photograph. Fantastic work, as always!

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  19. IndraniMarch 29, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Very beautiful pics, brightens my mood. :)

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 29, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful post. Came for the birds, love the violas too! Happy Spring.

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  21. SandeeMarch 29, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    We've had a touch of spring here too. I'm so happy about that.

    Great captures that just scream spring.

    Have a terrific WW. :)

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  22. LucidLotusMarch 29, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Well, hello there happy little sparrow. You are so pretty:)

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  23. SpringmanMarch 29, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Sterling images there Mr. Mead. You are performing a tremendous service bringing hope to us snow bound residents of planet Earth!

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  24. Pat UlrichMarch 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful shots, John -- the birds are lovely, but those incredibly colored flowers really stand out!

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  25. Beth FMarch 30, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Lovely, lovely series. And can I say I'm jealous? We're supposed to get snow in Pennsylvania today. So much for March going out like a lamb.

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  26. JenMarch 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    That second photo -- what a "Pow!" of color!!

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  27. FotokarusellenMarch 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    A beautiful set of images. Excellent!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    If that Sparrow only had some purple beside the yellow on its head it would make a perfect match with the Violas! :-)

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  29. CarolMarch 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Gorgeous! Such delightful birds, but those flowers are just beautiful! Enjoyed your photo's, looking forward to some spring here :)

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  30. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Such wonderful photos! I love Juncos, but I want them to leave here, as they're always associated with snow. :)

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  31. SLHApril 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Lovely photos! I especially like the white-throated sparrow!!

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