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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Crops & Clips: Flashback to December, 2020

As I do on the first Thursday of each month, I enjoy looking back over my archived photos, taken three years previously, in December, 2020, to remember how things were then as contrasted with events this year at our new home in Connecticut. As usual, I searched for images which reflected favorite memes: critters of all kinds (especially birds), skies and clouds, reflections, flowers and scenes which speak for themselves. We spent the entire month at home in Florida. I processed 542 photos.

We enjoyed beautiful weather. Although the passage of southbound migrants had concluded, some of the colorful winter residents persisted.

Yellow-rumped Warbler on Brazilian Pepper:

Palm Warbler:

Ovenbird:

Northern Parula:

Migrants from the north increased the abundance of local Prairie Warblers...

...and Blue-headed Vireos:

American Kestrels established and defended winter territories:

Northern Cardinals had completed their molt into fresh and brilliant feathers:

A few Ruby-throated Hummingbirds remained all winter. This is a mature female.

At our back yard lake, Wood Storks were numerous this winter:


Flocks of White Ibises foraged along the shore:

At the beginning of the month, the local pair of Bald Eagles were putting the finishing touches on their newly relocated nest:


Pink sky before sunrise on December 15:

The eastern sky at sunrise from our back patio, December 21:

We did not know it at the time, but this was to be our last Christmas in Florida:


On December 29, we rushed out to view the setting of the full Cold Moon, but clouds obscured the final moments. I continued northward and saw the moon to the north of the Pine Bank just before it sunk into the horizon.


This week's header: Bald Eagle in flight

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24 comments:

  1. Always a selection of wonderful bird shots

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  2. Spectacular header photo! Your skies are beautiful. My favorite is the pink sky (12/15).

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  3. New or old, I sure enjoy your photographs.

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  4. Yes, our blogs do become memory books. I do enjoy looking back over my past. Thank you so much for these beautiful shots! Aloha!

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  5. I love the header. Takes me back in time with your stories.

    It's always such a joy to be here. Hope you are feeling healthy and may this Yule bring blessings galore.

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  6. Kenneth, my favorite photograph this week is the Eagle carrying a large twig. It showed love for its partner and its freedom of flying. Your skies and birds posted I always am so proud of the work and knowledge you have embraced in your lifetime. Take care.

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  7. I know you liked cos of the christmas shots but how beautiful are the sunset ones? And some great bird ones too. THanks for shairing with #Allseasons

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  8. Hello, Ken
    Love the Eagle header! Beautiful collection of warblers. The Northern Parula is one of my many favorite birds. The Wood Stork is one of my favorite Florida birds. Great captures of the Eagle in flight. Gorgeous sky captures. Pretty nativity scene! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  9. Another wonderful series encapsulating Florida's fall migration. Great memories for you, great images for us.

    Wishing you all the best.

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  10. Reflecting on your December 2020 memories seems like a wonderful way to appreciate the passage of time and the changes that have come. The images you've captured, from critters to skies, convey a rich and diverse tapestry of moments. It's always fascinating to revisit the snapshots of the past.

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  11. The Eagle photos are beautiful and it's always a neat sighting when you see an Eagle. I hope the Kestrels will be around here for awhile. I am enjoying the sightings this week. Hope the sun comes out and you are able to walk some soon! Take care!

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  12. For what may be the first time, I have seen most of these birds in the last month! Just back from a trip to Canada and Cuba - jet lag lingers!
    Hope all is well. Stewart M - Melbourne

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  13. Wow! The first picture looks like a painting, and the kestrel is awesome. The reflection of the ibises is stunning

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  14. Awesome pics! Your December 2020 photo collection captures the vibrant beauty of winter in Florida.

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  15. Very nice pictures, especially the birds. I also like to look back and remember the times.
    Have a good time, and thanks for visiting my blog.
    All the best
    Violetta

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  16. Another brilliant collection your knowledge of birds is amazing thanks for sharing :-)
    Have a tweettastic week Ken 👍

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  17. Hello :=)
    So many beautiful birds and captures. The eagles, both are wonderful images, the Northern Cardinal with it's brand new feathers, and the Ruby-throated Humming bird is a beauty. I like the view with the Palm trees. Thank you for sharing your Nativity scene.
    All the best
    Sonjia

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  18. Love Red Cardinals and Storks.. thank you for sharing your colorful pics! Merry Christmas & have a nice day!

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  19. My 8 year old grandson and I watched a program about kestrels and he was amazed. He wanted to know if I could feed one in the yard or at the feeders as we watch and identify the birds....magic moments for me....Michelle

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  20. I absolutely enjoyed admiring your December 2020 photos.
    I especially love the eagles.

    Happy Thursday, Keith.

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