Willy-nilly Friday 5
1. The Great Caterpillar Mystery is no longer a mystery! The bandit was caught on *surveillance video.
*my camera
Northern Cardinal, juvenile male
Would you like a napkin to expunge the evidence?
2. Our Northern Mockingbird is back and singing. He does a perfect imitation of a car alarm that goes off down the street.
He kept puffing and shaking his feathers, thought he would hop in the birdbath.
3. I walked six+ miles today at First Landing State Park.
Trooping Funnel? Mushroom looks like a birdbath.
4. Looks like one of the mermaids escaped Norfolk.
To see more, open menu on the left and scroll categories to Norfolk Mermaids.
5. Bath time!
House Sparrows
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mmmm. juicy snack! yuck! 🙂
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My thoughts, exactly!
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Thanks!!! Birds are so fun to watch 🙂
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I do enjoy watching them. Even when they’re eating “my” black swallowtail caterpillars.
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lol
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Great shot, Patti, of the birds in the bath. I never seem to have a camera in hand when the birds are using our birdbath.
Blessings ~ Wendy
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Thanks, Wendy. My camera stays within arms reach of the kitchen window. I always miss something if I leave it elsewhere. Blessings to you, and thanks for stopping by.
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I love watching at bath time. All great shots
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They have so much fun with water. Thanks, Margaret.
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How cool to come across an abandoned mermaid in the forest! Looks like a nice walk.
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I didn’t realize this trail actually leaves the park and leads west, through neighborhoods and behind local businesses. It wasn’t in the park area. I’d love to know how she got there–and why she’s hidden.
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Ewww with the green goo on the beak! Cool mushroom!
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That “green goo” was pretty disgusting! That mushroom was huge! Hi Pix!
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OH NO… not a butterfly killer. LOL on the cardinal and his meal… i wish i could walk a mile or six
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I was so tempted to bring any other caterpillars inside, but the temperatures have cooled considerably. They need to stay outside rather than emerge indoors when there are so few flowers left.
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Mockingbirds are one of my favorites! We had one around for awhile that imitated our whistle for the dog to come. The poor dog would get up from his snoozing and wander around trying to find who was whistling for him!!
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LOL Poor dog! The Mockingbirds are so entertaining. At least, I think so. He sits on the peak of our roof and carries on. Every so often I recognize something other than birdsong and have to laugh. He’s really good at making me think there’s a Tufted Titmouse at the feeder.
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Cute birds Patti. I haven’t seen a mockingbird in my yard for a long time but see plenty when I visit Virginia Beach.
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I think every block has its own in VB! LOL
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Aw, poor caterpillar… that’s one butterfly that will never be! Great photos though 🙂
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I’d seen the adult male hanging out in the fennel, so I suspected he might be having caterpillar for dinner. Stinkers!
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Great capture of the bird and caterpillar!!
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Thanks! I didn’t want to believe it was the Cardinals eating them, but now I have proof.
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Ummmy YUMMY!!! Good for the Tummy!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
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LOL They’ve been dining quite well, apparently!
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Love the photos…this was such a cute post of Five. Really confused about that poor mermaid! Why would she end up there, I wonder!!!!!
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Love the photos…this was such a cute post of Five. Really confused about that poor mermaid! Why would she end up there, I wonder!!!!! My hubby says she must have been kidnapped!
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Thanks, Marie. I was thinking the same thing about the mermaid. Sad that she’s not on display somewhere.
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snack time, yummm…what great photos. so glad I stopped in. 🙂
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LOL Thanks, Geraldine. 🙂 I’m glad you stopped by, too.
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Great pictures as always. How pretty is that mockingbird. What a find of a mermaid covered in bush, different that’s for sure.
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Thanks, Shirley. 🙂 She appears to be one of the ones from Norfolk’s Mermaids on Parade. It’s sad to see her like this.
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awwwww, I am dreaming of what it could have been!!
6 miles, wow, you should be very proud of that!!
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I know, not nearly enough butterflies, Debbie. I am, and that I could still get out of bed this morning! LOL I felt it (stiffness) when going down the stairs, though. I’m looking forward to my next hike already, have to go before it gets too cold. Next time I’ll wear my regular backpack instead of the cross-body sling-type camera bag on one shoulder.
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Poor caterpillar to meet such a fate.
That mushroom did look like a bird bath.
Also like the birds in the real bird bath.
Now you don’t often see a Mermaid out in the woods.
Fun post.
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Thanks, Ida. I guess feeding birds and attracting butterflies isn’t a good idea. That mushroom was big enough for a birdbath, too! There were several sparrows in our birdbath at once, until I got the camera focused, of course. This trail led out of the park and through some neighborhoods, and behind businesses. That’s where the mermaid was found. Norfolk has/had a Mermaids on Parade program, and this one looks like the ones made for that. Some were stolen, so that makes me wonder about this one.
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Piękne zdjęcia. Serdecznie pozdrawiam.
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Thank you, Marko!
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Hello Patti, great shots of the Cardinal with the caterpillar, the Mocker and the bathing sparrow. I love the mushroom shot. Great photos! Have a happy Sunday!
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Hi Eileen! Thanks! Have a great week!
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Great to see nature up close.
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Thanks! 😀
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Great photos. The mushroom that looks like a bird bath is interesting. The bird snacking on a caterpillar takes the cake. How funny. You get the most fabulous shots!
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Thanks, Carol Ann. Well, now I know where the caterpillars went!
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Nice pictures – the bird in the 1st picture looks a little guilty – although I can’t think why.
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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Maybe just a little guilty! LOL Thanks, Stewart.
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Beautiful, Patti! I have a similar mushroom picture on the blog today. They intrigue me!
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I’ll have to check it out. Thanks, Beth Ann.
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You certainly solved that question! I had that happen several years ago with all the caterpillars in my parsley. That momma robin had a good feast for her babies.
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I’ll bet she was delighted!
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She sure was – a robin’s version of fast food!
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YUM! NOT! But bet he enjoyed it.
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