This week was sunny and I spent some time in the back garden with my camera enjoying photographing flowers I also had a siesta after lunch lieing down on my swinging sofa, with my camera close at hand, and I surrepititiously took quite a few photos of the birds and squirrels that frequent my balcony.
This will be my last post for a while because early next week I am finally going to have the cataract surgery I desparately need. I will be operated on both eyes, which I found to be unusual, but the doctor said it had become common practice these days.
I have no idea how long it will take for me to recover but should it take longer than a few weeks, you will know the reason why, now back to my post.
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The Mountain Laurel will soon be in full flower, but is pretty in bud.
the balcony and squirrels are bolder than most other visitors anyway.
The lizard eats the tiny crumbs on the balcony floor.
I am delighted that the robin is still feeding it's chicks with mealworm.
The Great-spotted Woodpecker is very cautious and shy, and as I don't want it to
stop coming to my balcony I would rather watch it whilst hiding than risk it flying away if it sees me or my camera move. I managed to take this photo but as it moved onto my balcony, I left it alone.
I never knew until this year that the blackbird picks up a peanut in it's shell
from the ledge where I place them in a row for the Jays, and flies away with it. I have seen this happen twice, and been amazed as the blackbird usually eats crumbs from the ground where I deliberately sprinkle them especially for the blackbird.
I will be linking up with Eileen at "Saturday's Critters," a fun place to visit if you love all creatures great and small. Just click on the icon , and it will take you there.
31 comments:
Your photos are absolutely stunning and captivating.
Sending you all of my very best vibes for a healthy and quick recovery.
Your garden must be the happy place for those animals :-)) Hope you are well!
Dear Sonjia,
What a wonderful series of photos you were able to take from your balcony.
The different types of flowers are very beautiful.
I think the squirrel is cute; I love squirrels.
I also had cataract surgery twice. For the first two days, the light is harsh on your eyes, so I would wear sunglasses.
You do have to use eye drops for 6 weeks, but after two days you can already see well again. That was the case for me; I didn't have cataracts but glaucoma, which is why they performed the surgery on me.
I have to keep using eye drops for the rest of my life, and with two types, one twice a day and the other when I go to sleep.
I wish you a very good weekend and strength for the surgery, it's really not that bad, that was my experience.
All the best, Irma
I do so much like squirrels - when I travel and see them I tend to get a bit over excited!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Cataract surgery on both eyes seems to be getting ever more common, Sonjia, so don’t worry about a thing. I am sure they will fit you up with a great new set of headlamps so you will see everything with greater clarity and take even better pictures. We will all be thinking of you, even the squirrels and the robins! Hugs and kisses - David
You have some absolutely gorgeous flowers in your world right now! And pretty cute birds and squirrels. Sending all good wishes for your cataract surgery. I've never heard of doing both on the same day (ours were scheduled two weeks apart) but it will be nice to get it over. I didn't find the recovery time too long or too annoying -- eye drops for a bit but not long. I know it will be a piece of cake for you!
Gorgeous flowers, love that fence and all photos are beautiful. would love to swing in your garden.. prayers for your cataract surgery and doing both is common here, but since I am on HMO they would not approve it, had to do it 3 months apart.
Hi Sonjia, What a neat post this is with some beautiful shots taken from your balcony. You got some great close-ups, and believe me, I know how tricky it can be to get those sharp images. Best wishes on your cataract surgery. I had mine about 7 years ago and the surgery really was short and painless. The recovery takes a few days and lots and lots of eyedrops! 😊 I’ll bet you are going to be amazed at how much better your vision will be. Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend! John
Hello Sonjia,
Beautiful flowers, your garden must be looking lovely .
I always enjoy your birds, the robin is a favorite. Cute captures of the squirrel, the lizard and a pretty dragonfly. Sending prayers and Best wishes for your eye surgery. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Those flowers are really beautiful and as a bonus, there is a robin.
Dear Sonjia :)
I will miss your beautiful photographs, but I can't wait until you are back with "new" eyes!
Wonderful pictures you are showing today. The flowers and birds are so beautiful, and so are the squirrels. I wish you good luck with your eye surgery.
All the best to you my friend, and many warm hugs to you.
Marit
You took some very beautiful photos. I love the little birds you always have visiting you.
I wish you all the best for your surgery.
Such beautiful flowers! I loved seeing the birds in this post but the squrrels had the cutest expressions and made me smile!
You have such a good spot for a rest while watching the visitors to our balcony, Sonjia. I wish you a quick recovery from your surgery.
Beautiful shots! I really love the roses leaning over the fence! And the squirrel, of course.
Good luck with the surgery!
/Irene
beautiful...very special captures of both the birds and flowers. your pictures of the robin are exceptional, the look very different than ours. wishing you the very best with your surgery and recovery. i'm sure your view will be better and brighter!!
Dear Sonjia, the beautiful part of the year sure has begun and you captured it so well! I sadly haven´t seen "my" squirrel yet. Hope nothing bad has happened (again, Ingo found one dead in the street).
Hi Sonjia. Beautiful photos, I love your header. Greets
I expect your surgery will go very well. You appreciate the environment now, but with your new lenses you will discover just how detailed, crisp and amazing our surroundings truly are. :)
Cute critters and beautiful blooms! Happy spring to you.
Wardsdown
24 Old Wardsdown I have had to switch from my desktop to my laptop. A wonderful selection of photos Sonjia.I hope all goes well on Thursday.My NHS ops were very simple and I suffered no after effects.I am sure that you will be ok.David xx
You’ve captured such a stunning series of flowers, birds, and squirrels.
The photos are so alive and cheerful.
Wishing you smooth sailing with your cataract surgery and a gentle recovery. 🌼🐦🐿️
Your photos and beautiful! I love the thought of lounging on a swinging sofa and enjoying what sights of nature come your way. I look forward to what you will be sharing with us once you are recovered from your surgery and back to taking photos. Best Wishes!
Has hecho unas fotografías preciosas, gracias por ellas. Querida amiga deseo que tu operación salga muy bien, yo ya estoy operada. Abrazos.
Beautiful photographs.
I'm thinking of you and hoping your cataract surgery went well.
Good wishes as you take time to recover.
All the best Jan
I hope you are recovering well from your cataract surgery Sonjia. Sending good healing thoughts your way. Thank you for all these splendid photos. Each one gives me a smile.
It's fantastic that you have so many beautiful flowers on your balcony. It really is a joy to be around such a cheerful environment and view. I also enjoyed your squirrels, the beautiful dragonflies, and of course the many flowers again. I even saw a lizard scurrying around :-)
I read that you are having surgery on both eyes (I don't know if they do that in the Netherlands too), but I wish you a speedy recovery.
Warm regards, Helma
Beautiful photographs.
I hope you are recovering well from your cataract surgery.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Hello Dear Sonjia, I do hope your cataract surgery went well and that your recovery is a smooth one. Thank you for leaving us with all these lovely photos. So enjoyable!
Eine wunderschöne Bilderserie. Vor allem die Blumenbilder gefallen mir sehr. Und natürlich das Eichhörnchen!
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