Thanks Sandy, its a Grevillea, an Australian native and yes it is a beauty... along with the Wattlebird. I was taking photos this morning for a painting project.
Hello Baili, and thank you... those flowers in the header come from a beautiful Australian native tree down in our back yard. The flowers in this post are also Grevilleas and I like to bring my easel out and stand near it to paint sometimes too. I appreciate your visit and hoping all is well with you too xx
Thanks kindly Valerie. I'm not a constant kind of blogger, lol, but after quite some years of us being blogfriends, I'm sure you've worked that out! Trying to get some paintings going... and then I get on to something else. Hope all's going well over in your part of the world xx
Thanks Duta, it was that photo I particularly loved. It has many huge, showy flowers on it that tree but the little new ones catch my eye, glad you liked it too. That little bird is a loner (a trait of the "Little Wattlebird"), he/she has claimed that tree for itself and has its own routine between that tree, the bowl of water on our verandah and one other tree. I knew where to find it as I went looking to photograph it :D) xx
Hi Sue. I don't know if we have Wattlebirds in Texas. I will have to look that one up to see. It is a very sweet bird, and your blossoms are the prettiest! Hope you are having a great week. We're having temperatures in the 70's with some rain, and I am grateful. There are a couple of hurricanes out an about and ready to land on our coast. I feel for the folks living on the coast, and hope they evacuate if needed. It's nice to see you here Sue. Sending hugs your way! ♥
Oh that's much better temperatures Suzanne, a relief after all that heat you've been having. Those hurricanes are bad news, I'd had to live in those areas with those threats. I can understand your concern for those coastal people. Lovely to see you again, thanks for dropping in xx
I just saw your blog on DUTA's page. I've been following her for years. Actually, she is the only person I've been following, so I decided it's time to broaden my horizons, and see what other bloggers are up to. Beautiful photo..thanks for sharing!
Hello Bica, very nice to meet you... we've had lots of interesting and thought provoking times in our journey with Duta haven't we and, I should add, always enjoyable. I look forward to visiting you and thanks so much for your kind words :D)
Lovely pic! I don't think I have ever seen a Wattlebird here in Queensland. I googled it and they do live here in the South-East...must keep my eyes peeled. Enjoy the rest of your week. :)
Great catch, Sue, with the flowers too. This is the first Wattlebird I've seen, so thanks. You have a lovely Tuesday too - or Wednesday as I've just checked your time and it is Tuesday evening with you. 11.30 a.m here.
Thanks Sheila, am loving our native flowers and birds and they're what I've been having a lot of fun painting! Glad you got to see your first Wattlebird. There are larger ones with a distinctive red "wattle" on each cheek... I'm not such a fan of them as they're quite aggressive and insist that they own all the trees in our garden!! Funny things, but the "Little Wattlebirds" seem to have a nicer nature. Thanks Sheila, you enjoy your week xx
Hi Carola, its a Grevillea hookeriana ... or, as its mostly called "Toothbrush Grevillea" We have a few species of Grevillea throughout the garden and really love them, so do the native birds :D) xx
that flower in the banner photo is so beautiful. We don't have Wattlebirds here but that is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy, its a Grevillea, an Australian native and yes it is a beauty... along with the Wattlebird. I was taking photos this morning for a painting project.
DeleteAppreciate your visit :D) xx
i am googling that grevillea - i love it and wish we had them here.
DeleteHope you can find some Sandy. They're pretty hardy once they have a season under their belt!
DeleteOh your heading image is strikingly awesome dear Sue :)))
ReplyDeleteso pretty flowers with lovely bird
may Lord shower more blessings upon your days my friend !
Hello Baili, and thank you... those flowers in the header come from a beautiful Australian native tree down in our back yard.
DeleteThe flowers in this post are also Grevilleas and I like to bring my easel out and stand near it to paint sometimes too.
I appreciate your visit and hoping all is well with you too xx
Lovely photo! Great to see you around again. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks kindly Valerie.
DeleteI'm not a constant kind of blogger, lol, but after quite some years of us being blogfriends, I'm sure you've worked that out! Trying to get some paintings going... and then I get on to something else. Hope all's going well over in your part of the world xx
Your header is of a delicate beauty.
ReplyDeleteThe little bird in the garden looks awesome!
Blessings and Hugs!
Thanks Duta, it was that photo I particularly loved. It has many huge, showy flowers on it that tree but the little new ones catch my eye, glad you liked it too.
DeleteThat little bird is a loner (a trait of the "Little Wattlebird"), he/she has claimed that tree for itself and has its own routine between that tree, the bowl of water on our verandah and one other tree. I knew where to find it as I went looking to photograph it :D) xx
Hi Sue! How beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteHello Anne, thank you very much xx
DeleteHi Sue. I don't know if we have Wattlebirds in Texas. I will have to look that one up to see. It is a very sweet bird, and your blossoms are the prettiest! Hope you are having a great week. We're having temperatures in the 70's with some rain, and I am grateful. There are a couple of hurricanes out an about and ready to land on our coast. I feel for the folks living on the coast, and hope they evacuate if needed. It's nice to see you here Sue. Sending hugs your way! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh that's much better temperatures Suzanne, a relief after all that heat you've been having.
DeleteThose hurricanes are bad news, I'd had to live in those areas with those threats. I can understand your concern for those coastal people.
Lovely to see you again, thanks for dropping in xx
Hello,
ReplyDeleteYour Wattlebird and flowers are pretty. Great photo! Take care, enjoy your day!
Thanks very much Eileen, you too xx
DeleteSuch a lovely and precious photo...so calming.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the beauty from where you live Sue.
Hugs ❤
Hello Jan, thanks and I'm glad it has that effect... it always does for me too. Can't have too much calm :D) xx
DeleteMe alegra mucho verte. La fotografía es preciosa. Besos.
ReplyDeleteTranslation: "I am delighted to see you. Photography is beautiful. Kisses."
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Teresa! All the best to you xx
I just saw your blog on DUTA's page. I've been following her for years. Actually, she is the only person I've been following, so I decided it's time to broaden my horizons, and see what other bloggers are up to. Beautiful photo..thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHello Bica, very nice to meet you... we've had lots of interesting and thought provoking times in our journey with Duta haven't we and, I should add, always enjoyable.
DeleteI look forward to visiting you and thanks so much for your kind words :D)
Such a pretty perch this little bird has found! Hopefully he clears out any 'bad bugs' in the garden. A sweet little visitor! xx Karen
ReplyDeleteHello Karen, thanks for your visit. Yes, I think he does... he seems to like sitting and resting too (perhaps with a full tummy of food)! xx
DeleteHello Sue, hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing this lovely photograph 🌿🌸
All the best Jan
Hi Jan, thank you, it is. I take things a bit slower nowadays! Appreciate you visiting and good wishes back to you xx
DeleteLovely pic! I don't think I have ever seen a Wattlebird here in Queensland. I googled it and they do live here in the South-East...must keep my eyes peeled. Enjoy the rest of your week. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Serena, They certainly seem to blend in with all the light and shade of trees... hope you do see some. Thanks for your visit here and on IG xx
DeleteGreat catch, Sue, with the flowers too.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first Wattlebird I've seen, so thanks.
You have a lovely Tuesday too - or Wednesday as I've just checked your time and it is Tuesday evening with you. 11.30 a.m here.
Thanks Sheila, am loving our native flowers and birds and they're what I've been having a lot of fun painting!
DeleteGlad you got to see your first Wattlebird. There are larger ones with a distinctive red "wattle" on each cheek... I'm not such a fan of them as they're quite aggressive and insist that they own all the trees in our garden!! Funny things, but the "Little Wattlebirds" seem to have a nicer nature.
Thanks Sheila, you enjoy your week xx
A beautiful photo of those gorgeous blooms and Wattlebird. It has an interesting beak. Wishing you a happy day Sue :)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Denise, and all the best to you too xx
DeleteWhat a lovely bird! What kind of shrub/tree is that? It looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Carola, its a Grevillea hookeriana ... or, as its mostly called "Toothbrush Grevillea"
DeleteWe have a few species of Grevillea throughout the garden and really love them, so do the native birds :D) xx
Dear Sue - this is a lovely photo. The bird is wonderful as well. Hope you are doing fine friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Debbie, yes thanks all good, just taking things slowly as I enjoy painting and things outside in the garden. Cheers to you too xx
Deletei missed this...it is perfectly gorgeous!!!
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