I hope you enjoyed the festivities. We did, and after we had eaten and opened our presents we played two games which my son Marco Paulo brought with him, and both Eva and I laughed so much until our sides ached. They were really fun games and everyone had a great time. I just can't remember the names of the games but when I do, I'll let you know..We celebrate both the Eve and the day as a family, so today was a day of rest for me and this morning after saving some dried fruits and nuts left over from Christmas to eat with my Weetabix breakfast, I saved half to share with my balcony birds. They really enjoyed the Pine nuts, Walnuts and Hazel nuts I mixed with the peanuts. It also attracted some more birds to the feeders Robins, Blackcap and Jays. I didn't manage to capture a photo of the male Blackcap however. but here are a few that I did manage to photograph. If some of these images are out of focus put it down to the consumption of too many naughty but nice glasses of Champagne drank over these three days. :)
The European Robin in the shade with a broom handle on the right, :)
Two Eurasian Blue tit images
European Robin
Two Eurasian Blue tit images
Green stinkbug on the balcony
Eurasian Jay
European Robin.
Coal tit
Eurasian Blue tit
Eurasian Jay
My Jade Plant Crassula ovata has been in flower for weeks now and shows no signs of fading, there are even buds yet to open. It's a pretty sight on my balcony.
Crested tit
Same male Chaffinch.
Greenfinch which only eat the sunflower seeds.
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Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday filled with joy and great company! The birdwatching on your balcony is such a lovely touch to the festivities. I invite you to read my new blog post!
Wonderful that you had a great celebration with your family! Those birds are so gorgeous!
Dear Sonjia,
What a beautiful series of photos of the different types of birds.
Nice that you enjoyed the Christmas holidays and that you played games, I was in bed on the first Christmas day, got sick two times in quick succession, not nice but nothing you can do about it.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Greetings Irma
Dear Sonjia,
I love seeing the beautiful pictures of the birds on your balcony. I am always amazed that many of the birds you have are the same ones I have here. The European Robin looks wonderful. Your Crassula ovata is very nice with the white flowers. Take care my dear friend.
Warm hugs.
Marit
Good morning, Sonjia: Not only did you drink lots of Champagne ((Bravo!) over the holidays, you got lots of Champagne pictures of the visitors to your balcony, sufficient cause for the rest of us to raise a roast. What a fabulous group of friends you have. Mind you, for pine nuts, walnuts and hazelnuts I’d be in the front row! Even a Green Stink Bug came to check it out. They all know that Sonjia’s Café is the place to be, where, in addition to fine food the sounds of revelry can be heard coming from the warmth inside. All in all, a fine Christmas I would say. Hugs and kisses - David
Hello Sonjia,
I am amazed to see your beautiful birds, you are so lucky to have these beauties on your balcony. Wonderful collection of photos.
I wish you all the best in 2025, a peace and joy! Have a happy and healthy New Year.
...Sonjia, you have a wonderful collection of birds visit your balcony. This morning I killed a stink bug on our bedroom window. Recently I bought a jade plant that have few flowers on it. I wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year.
You got such wonderful pics of your visitors. I love the Robins. They are so cute.
Have a Happy New Year, Sonjia.
A good thing to share with the lttle birds. Love the Crested tit!
Wow! ~ Gorgeous 'feathered friends' and great photography ~ thanks
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You have some beautiful friends that love to visit you. Nice photos of all of them. Thanks for sharing and have a Happy New Year, Sonjia.
Hallo Sonjia
Schöne Bilder von den Vögeln die den Balkon besuchen. Weihnachten ist immer ein Treffen mit der ganzen Familie
mit Geschenken, Essen und Spielen auch bei uns ist das so gewesen. Wünsche ein schönes 2025.
Gruß
Noke
Thank you for this beautiful series of little birds. I love seeing the blue tit and the crested tit!
Lovely pictures as ever. I am pleased to hear you had such a lovely Christmas. I am still getting over having 11 people staying here. Most of them left on boxing day, but then I was working the next day, so today was the first day to relax!
How sweet to share nuts with your balcony birds!
And it’s amazing how many different birds showed up.
Love your beautiful photos, Sonjia.
you have captured some really amazing images of the adorable visitors to your balcony!! the flowering plant is beautiful!!
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