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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Cardinal In The Bitter Sweet . . .









 

A few days ago I was looking out the kitchen windows
and saw a Cardinal in amongst the Bitter Sweet. 
Some of you may have remembered seeing my huge Bitter Sweet Vine. 
It was planted twenty five years ago and the
original male and female plants were purchased from someone
who was selling plants from their vine in Muskegon.
I think this makes this plant very, very old.
 
The vine has weaved itself in and around a huge oak tree
which is in my direct view from the kitchen window.
The Bitter Sweet Berries are so high up I can't reach them.
Many of the berries remained on the vine this year,
no doubt from our crazy fall, early winter weather.   
 
The Cardinals and some of the other birds
that frequent our yard are enjoying the berries.
I stayed very still in the window, (because the birds watch and can see me)
without a tripod to take these photos. 
Excuse the somewhat fuzzy pictures,
I included them all here because I seldom
can get close shots of any of my bird visitors.
~
And I only have one
to show you today.
Mister IGH took this picture before the snow arrived.
The gate makes me wonder and wish
I could drive/walk right through and
to see what is beyond.
~
that's it folks
see you soon
Love, Lynne
 


24 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

lovely gate and stone walls! i like mr. red. he is right at home among the pretty berries.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Love the Red Cardinals. Very impressive entrance with lovely gate and stone walls.

Kim said...

I love seeing the cardinals in the winter. Beside the fact that they're red~my favorite~ they are a welcome sight contrasting against so much white and gray!

Anonymous said...

Nice gate and wall and I love the Cardinals. I like red also.

Sue (this n that) said...

Very pretty Cardinal photos Lynne, I like the red how it shows throughout.

A lovely fence... yes, I'd be curious to see beyond it as well :D)

Buttons Thoughts said...

It is beautiful. Sounds like you are still snowed in. Take care. Hug B

Michelle said...

Great pictures of the Cardinal!

Susan said...

What a beautiful view from your window, Lynne. Don't you love to imagine what goes on beyond those gates?

Gail said...

Birds do love those berries. Great pictures but sure looks cold!

Pamela Gordon said...

I love seeing photos of cardinals. They are so bright especially against snow. The fence and gate are very nice. I hope you have a good weekend Lynne.

Liz said...

Cardinals are just one of the most beautiful birds. They just brighten up a dreary winter day! What a great vine! Bittersweet has to be one of my favorite vines. I am hoping to establish some vines at our new place!

Ida said...

You are lucky to see these beautiful cardinals, they aren't native to our area. That is a nice fence/entryway.

Beth at PlantPostings said...

Beautiful cardinal photos! The red of the berries really does pop and compliment the red of the birds. I enjoy seeing the females, too--something about the olive/sage color of their feathers, with just a touch of red. :)

Pondside said...

Beautiful shots, Lynne! The colours pop right off the screen.

MarmePurl said...

Looking out your kitchen window must always give you delight.

Tanna said...

I'd say this is a sweet view in the bitter cold!! ;) He is so lovely perched in the branches amid the Bitter Sweet. You know that I love that vine is OLD. blessings ~ tanna

This N That said...

Pretty Cardinals. I have a pair that are always around. I hope that the bittersweet vine doesn't hurt the oak tree. Love those gates ...Beautiful entry.

Rose said...

Oh, what a handsome fellow he is...always makes me think of the song Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top.

Ad I love the rock wall/fence part of your fence...not that the gate isn't pretty. I just simple love rock walls. Stone houses...anything built of stone.

Nancy said...

Lynne, these shots look like a Christmas card...so beautiful with the Cardinal and the berries.

Lois said...

Beautiful! The red cardinal looks so cheery in the winter branches.

Amy Burzese said...

Those entrances do make me curious as to what is behind. Love the Cardinal.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Lynne, love the beautiful Cardinal.. The entrance and gate shot is lovely. Have a happy weekend!

Sarah Huizenga said...

Love cardinals in the winter time. The pop of red a reminder of color.

A Joyful Cottage said...

I would love to have bittersweet in my yard. You're very blessed. We don't see cardinals here. I miss them. ~ Nancy