Folks, I want you to know that this year it has been great to visit Anneli’s garden. It’s quiet (she’s hardly ever out here), and it’s so-o-o-o … shall we say, to be polite … it’s “au naturel.”
She thinks it’s a mess, but to me, it looks better than ever. Bugs are hiding everywhere, under weeds she hasn’t cleared away. A smorgasbord for me!
As a matter of fact, I think I might have one of those little critters on me. “Well, surprise, surprise, little bugs. There’s no free ride on me! You will be on my dinner menu. Heh, heh, heh, haaa-hooo!”
Messy garden,
Perfect place,
I have dinner,
Leave no trace.
Bugs that crawl
Look fine to me,
On the ground
Or in the tree.
When the garden’s
Gone to h—,
I see bugs
That suit me well.


August 26, 2023 at 8:13 pm
Now, that’s funny. It’s a woodpecker’s version of one woman’s trash is a certain bird’s treasure.
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August 26, 2023 at 8:33 pm
You’ve got it, Linda!
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August 26, 2023 at 8:22 pm
What great captures! Does this woodpecker like to visit your yard frequently?
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August 26, 2023 at 8:34 pm
Yes, actually he does. I love it when he visits. If I had been able to get to the camera more quickly I could have caught him having a bath in the birdbath in the “garden.”
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August 26, 2023 at 8:37 pm
I should add that this is a different woodpecker than the last ones I featured in the mother/daughter post. This guy has a red slash on his cheek so it’s a male.
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August 26, 2023 at 10:49 pm
I am such a sucker for bird watching. So nice that he comes by a lot.
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August 27, 2023 at 7:01 am
We have lots of trees and shrubs so we do get a lot of critters of all types. Keeps life interesting. Have a nice Sunday, Lynette.
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August 27, 2023 at 9:43 am
You too. 🙂
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August 26, 2023 at 11:51 pm
Nice pictures and a fun little poem. Those woodpecker´s are so pretty. Thanks for the lovely breakfast post.
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August 27, 2023 at 7:00 am
Hi, Ursula. I love these woodpeckers. They’re big for their kind, but still so graceful and unique.
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August 27, 2023 at 3:16 am
Dear Anneli
We like your little poem, a nice flow of words and rhyming scheme, the simple four line rhyme like in Coleridge’s ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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August 27, 2023 at 6:59 am
Yes, thank you.
Beetles, beetles, everywhere,
And all the plants did shrink,
Beetles, beetles everywhere,
But ne’er enough, I think.
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August 27, 2023 at 5:29 am
This was terrific, Anneli!
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August 27, 2023 at 6:57 am
Thank you, Jennie. Always nice to see you here. I guess it will be back to school for you soon. All the best.
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August 27, 2023 at 5:02 pm
You’re welcome, Anneli. It’s always good to read your blog posts. Teachers go back tomorrow (Monday) and children begin the day after Labor Day (the following week.) Best to you!
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August 27, 2023 at 5:34 am
Always nice to see a pileated woodpecker. I expect we will see more of them once the leaves fall from the trees. I like the simple short line poem. These tell a tale without saying a lot. Happy Sunday Anneli. Allan
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August 27, 2023 at 6:56 am
We have several tree stumps that have been rotting for decades on this property and they love coming here to check them out. Sometimes I think we are too quick to manicure the landscape. Thanks for the visit, Allan. Have a great day.
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August 27, 2023 at 6:26 am
I like a garden that’s a bit wild and so do a lot of critters 😊. Handsome woodpecker and sweet poem.
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August 27, 2023 at 6:54 am
He is a handsome fellow, and not too shy – just enough to be safe. Thanks, Belinda.
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August 27, 2023 at 6:57 am
Such a rare treat to see one of these. Great photos and wonderful poem, Anneli.
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August 27, 2023 at 7:03 am
Thanks, Mark. I love seeing these guys. They often announce themselves with that “Woody Woodpecker” call, and I run for my camera.
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August 27, 2023 at 9:24 am
I will enjoy it while I can, Anneli.
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August 27, 2023 at 9:43 am
A good attitude, Jacqui. Hope you didn’t get flooded out last week.
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August 27, 2023 at 1:01 pm
Pretty wet, but I’ve had worse.
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August 27, 2023 at 1:07 pm
Long as you’re okay.
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August 27, 2023 at 9:30 am
They are great captures of this Woodpecker. I love your poem. Anita
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August 27, 2023 at 9:42 am
Thanks, Anita. He was very obliging and didn’t fly away too far.
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August 27, 2023 at 10:17 am
Funny! Beautiful bird!
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August 27, 2023 at 11:28 am
Tnx, DK.
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August 28, 2023 at 9:30 am
Great pics and love your poem, Anneli.
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August 28, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Thanks, Lauren.
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August 28, 2023 at 12:59 pm
Fun story, Anneli! ❤
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September 1, 2023 at 1:29 pm
Another satisfying visit to Anneli’s garden. It’s woodpecker approved!
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September 1, 2023 at 9:33 pm
LOL They do seem to have given it the nod of approval. Many nods. Many fast and repetitive nods into wood.
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