Monday, June 9, 2014

Blooms and Birds....

 This is for Claudia @ mockingbird hill. My catalpa tree finally bloomed. There was no sun when I took these pictures. It should be coming out soon. The blooms do not last long enough. It will look like it snowed when they fall off the tree.
 Here's the top . I love the big leaves of this tree, the blossoms, and the shade. I just hate the pods that fall off through the year.
The golden finches were feeding yesterday. You can see it's the males. There is usually a bird on each perch. We have a feeder in the backyard also. 
  Thanks to everyone who commented yesterday on my post, I truly enjoyed  each one. Wishing everyone a wonderful week. We are to have more rain , on and off.   xo
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  1. Cranberry MorningJune 9, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Isn't it fun when the goldfinches are at the feeder! I have thistle seed out for them and for the indigo buntings, but haven't seen one of those yet.

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 7:17 AM

      When we first moved here we had many buntings...I have not seen any for the past two years. We feed the finches thistle seed also....the doves are very good at cleaning it up from the ground.:):) Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  2. KathyJune 9, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    We don't have finches here. They are pretty. I love your tree. So nice!

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 11:02 AM

      The little finches will carry on a racket at times. They are pretty.Hope you are enjoying some good weather. xoxo,Susie

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 9, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Look at all of your beautiful goldfinches! Not as many in our feeders now...they've all flown to your house! And we had a tree like this in our yard when I was a kid. They can get some kind of fat caterpillar on them that my cousin used to pick off to take fishing! haha! Summer memories! Hugs!

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 11:04 AM

      I have heard of those caterpillars...but I have never seen any on this tree. I am not sure if this tree is male or female..I am thinking male with the pods, so then the caterpillar must get on the female tree. Do you ever go fishing? xoxo,Susie

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    2. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 9, 2014 at 2:04 PM

      I used to love to go fishing but haven't in a long time. I stopped back by to tell you. You MIGHT want to read my comments on my post today....just in case someone mentioned you! I'm not calling any names but their initials are Nana Diana! hahahahahaha!!!!!

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  4. TeteJune 9, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Oh, I love that big old tree! What are feeding to get the finches in? They are so pretty! We ended up with 2.8 inches of rain in the last few days, which is helping so much. Some around here got a lot more than that and flooded a bit. We seem ok here. Just the right amount.

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 11:07 AM

      Tete, We feed the finches thistle seed. They like it the best. I hate to think of flooding it's so scary. We are to get rain this week. so far today, it's been partly sunny. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  5. WandaJune 9, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I love those little finches...but goodness they are messy with their seeds. No housekeeping skills. Silly little birds.

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 11:08 AM

      Wanda, That is the best thing about having mourning doves, they clean the ground up. Those finches are messy eaters. LOL. xoxo,Susie

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  6. Attic ClutterJune 9, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Hi Susie(:)
    oh love the big trees too.
    swimming suits oh wow me too dimply legs ugh..but I do love the water..
    have a great day (:(..
    hugs..patty

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 11:10 AM

      We have lots of tall trees around here. But when ever I plant one I always plant a dwarf tree. I am trying to talk my future granddaughter -in-law into making suits for older people, longer legs and more support. LOL. xoxo,Susie

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  7. NellieJune 9, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Happy Monday, Susie! The catalpa tree is lovely when it is blooming, and the shade is wonderful. But - those pods can be a bit annoying, can't they? xo Nellie

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 11:11 AM

      Nellie, Some times I see those pods sticking up out of the ground like spears. LOL Ted will mow them and I prefer to pick them up. LOL. xoxo,Susie

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  8. GertJune 9, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Oh Susie those finches are beautiful! We need to get one of those feeders.

    Blessings,
    Gert

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 1:03 PM

      Gert, Get the thistle seed too, that's the finches favorite food. Indigo buntings like it also. If you get an upside down feeder, only finches and indigo buntings can eat from it. LOL. honestly. xoxo,Susie

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  9. peggyJune 9, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    I remember those trees from living in Kentucky and there are a few around here in Michigan. They make me think of the South.

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    1. SusieJune 9, 2014 at 3:16 PM

      Hi Peggy, This catalpa tree is very pretty...it gets it's leaves so late, that when we first moved here we thought it was dead.LOL. I'll get a photo of the dropped blooms ...it will look like snow. xoxo,Susie

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  10. SImple and Serene LivingJune 9, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    I love goldfinches this time of year. They are just so pretty and so sweet. xo Laura

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    1. SusieJune 10, 2014 at 3:55 AM

      Laura, When the finches first come they are not as brightly colored, they change as the weather warms. xoxo,Susie

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  11. AnonymousJune 9, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Lovely tree and I can't believe all the goldfinches at your feeder. Must be terrific to watch them.

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    1. SusieJune 10, 2014 at 3:54 AM

      The birds are fun to watch. I am missing seeing our hummingbirds. There have not been so many this year. xoxo,Susie

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  12. BostonBoyJune 9, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    I really love where you live. Quite tranquil.
    That is a wonderful tree.

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    1. SusieJune 10, 2014 at 3:53 AM

      Paul, It is quiet here and peaceful.....but some times , it can be almost too quiet. xoxo,Susie

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  13. NanaDianaJune 9, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    That is a gorgeous big tree, Susie. Look at those goldfinches!! Hope you had a wonderful day- xo Diana

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    1. SusieJune 10, 2014 at 3:52 AM

      Diana, I had a good day . Bought a nice new flower for the porch. xoxo,Susie

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  14. JunkchiccottageJune 9, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    HI Susie,
    Love the finches. They are the prettiest little birds. Your Catalpa tree is just beautiful.
    Kris

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    1. SusieJune 10, 2014 at 3:51 AM

      Kris, The little yellow (gold) finches would fit into your yellow /blue color scheme. :):) xoxo,Susie

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