Picture Day

Spring has arrived, along with its cast of characters. I was out yesterday playing with the camera, and look who showed up? Remember the reference I made about the "two beaus" who have been courting the Duck on a Fence (yesterdays blog)? We have dubbed them The Fabulous Baker Boys.
I was being very still, out on the deck, and "Here they come... walking down the street...get the funniest look from...everyone we meet". OK, who else has this now running through their head? They must have ditched their honey- hey, maybe this is the equivalent of Boys Night Out.
With the old fence gone (awaiting the new one), our yard is like Home on the Range. But, if I start seeing buffalo and antelope, I - am - outta - here!

This little guy came bounding towards me - and stopped - wondering, I'm sure, if I posed a big enough threat to thwart him from the "buffet"(a.k.a. the bird feeder). Nah! A hungry belly always wins.
This little sparrow was in line, waiting his turn at the feeder. I don't imagine he is as angry as he frown indicates.
NOW, these critters are NOT part of the cast, but since every story needs a good punch line...here it is. The new neighbors, across the street, have jammed these little treasures right along the front of their house. Yes, you can imagine how thrilled I was to see the turtle parade appear for my viewing pleasure!
Where is the factory that makes all this yard junk? Maybe my campaign should be against buying it, instead of making it. I have seen many a nice yard and landscaping ruined by: the peeing boys, the kissing dutch couple, the bent over lady in bloomers, frogs courting on a bench...and these ever SO popular tree faces. (tastefully placed gnomes are exempt). Oh, and Christmas is a whole 'nother level.

Stop the Yard Decor Pollution! or at least keep it all in your back yards, where I can block it out with a 6-ft privacy fence.