I have never before seen a parakeet in the wild.
These are an amazing emerald green and blend so perfectly with the forests that they are almost indistinguishable.
They are presently under threat from people who trade in exotic birds and others who see them as pests. This pair (along with many others) are safe at the botanical garden outside Santo Domingo, however. They are very intelligent birds and are also incredible mimics.
Cathy at Words and Herbs had the great idea of posting a “week of flowers” to help chase away the winter blahs. My contribution for today are pictures of some late summer pond lilies from our Japanese garden.
And a closer view …
Happy flowers week.
I like the full moon’s effect …
… on the palm trees …
… it creates such a sense of romance.
Happy Monday.
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world in the hope they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. Last …
#ScenicSaturday 2nd December 2023
A beautiful ocean/beach picture of Rossili in south Wales, courtesy of Stuart Aken. I hope you stop to visit his blog as he has many more gorgeous photos.
This post is inspired by Cathy at Words and Herbs to help chase away the winter blahs.
I love hydrangeas, including the panicle hydrangeas that bloom toward the end of summer.
Hydrangea colours are always interesting, but over the life of the blooms this variegated variety will eventually become more uniform.
I like how each frond is made up of tiny blooms.
Summer will return, but in the meantime we have great pictures!
Thanks for the terrific idea, Cathy.
Much is made of the peacock tail, but their backs are brilliant, too.
More gorgeous blue and green.
Orchid fronds.
Green and blue anyone?
Have a good Sunday.
Heyjude at Cornwall in Colours posted about the “week of flowers” idea from Cathy at Words and Herbs to help keep the winter blahs at bay.
Here are some of summer’s finest from Penticton’s rose garden.
If you would like to join, just link to Words and Herbs with your garden photo. Cheers.
I saw this lovely flutterer while out walking.
I tried to find out what type of butterfly this is – it bears some resemblance to a white monarch – but I’m not sure and to me there seem to be differences.
Regardless of its type, it sure is beautiful. I followed it around for a bit, trying to get photos as it went about its nectar-collecting day; it was so lovely to see.
Happy Saturday.
This photo is perhaps a bit of a cliché, but I still find it beautifully relaxing.
Happy Friday.
Mt Rainier Sunset Mt Rainier above Puget Sound from Fort Flagler on Marrowstone Island with the north end of the Kitsap Peninsula in the middle …
Mt Rainier Sunset
A gorgeous picture from Allan J Jones. His blog has many beautiful photos, so I hope you stop by for a look.
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