I have loved birds even when I was a small child. My mother used to tell me that the birds were talking to me. If I listened, I could hear what they were saying. Let’s just say that the power of suggestion worked overtime on me. I imagine the birds talking to me (and to each other) even now in my old(er) age.
Most birds bring us joy with their songs and their antics.

Some bring us a rude awakening when we walk under rows of them perched on overhead wires.
I had to wash my jacket after walking home under these birds.
But the owner of this car had a bigger washing job to do the next morning. He won’t park under the wires again.
Still, without birds, the world would be quiet, and not as happy as it could be.
Enjoy your day, and remember to listen to what the birds are saying. They may be talking to you.
Today they are saying:
B is for birds.




December 2, 2024 at 12:19 am
I love birds also, Anneli.
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December 2, 2024 at 9:01 am
I’m so happy to hear that, Miriam.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:56 am
Ein zauberhafter Beitrag, liebe Anneli. 😍
Schöne Fotos.
Ich sehe und höre auch gerne den Vögeln zu. Verstehe sie aber nicht. 😉
Ich liebe es, wenn die Spatzen im Frühling unseren Garten besetzen. 😄
Liebe Grüße ❤️
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December 2, 2024 at 9:03 am
It’s so good to hear that you appreciate the birds.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:59 am
Anneli, how wonderful that your mother taught you to see and listen to the magic of the natural world! Your joy of the birds shine through even if your jacket needs a wash! I love your photos and the one of them all on the wires looks so mysterious!
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December 2, 2024 at 9:00 am
Thanks, Annika. She did a wonderful thing for me, teaching me to love all the animals around me.
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December 2, 2024 at 1:00 am
Love all your shots Anneli.🥰
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December 2, 2024 at 8:58 am
Thanks, Arlene. Always nice to see you here.
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December 2, 2024 at 1:12 am
That’s a lot of poop! Yes, I’m betting that vehicle owner won’t park there again. I love birds also and the photos of them you have included here are beautiful, especially of the hummingbird. I love how your mom taught you to listen to them; a lovely story. 😊
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December 2, 2024 at 8:57 am
Oh, my mom was always pointing out how animals had feelings and how they are communicating with us. It was one of the many wonderful things she did for her children.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:07 am
In nesting season, there are certain trees I won’t park under — and sometimes I discover new “no-no” trees!
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December 2, 2024 at 8:56 am
Haha! We learn, don’t we? Thanks for the smile, Linda.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:12 am
I’m going to love C and beyond!
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December 2, 2024 at 8:56 am
I don’t know who “Someone” is but it’s great to hear that you’ll be here tomorrow.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:15 am
I miss hearing the birds I used to hear years ago, before I became deaf. There are only a few birds I hear that are still in my hearing range. I only hear pigeons, geese, probably swans a little bit, coots sometimes and ducks. But even that is getting less.
That’s a lot of birds to dodge. I would be amazed if you managed to walk under without getting bird poop.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:55 am
Oh, Liz, I’m so sorry to hear that about your weakened hearing. I hope you can get hearing aids that will help somewhat. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
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December 2, 2024 at 9:50 am
I wear hearing aids that help hear some. I have been wearing hearing aids since 2002. My hearing getting worse over time since then. I am profoundly deaf. Hearing aids only do so much.
I am going down the cochlear implant route. But although I may hear birds. I may not recognise.
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December 2, 2024 at 9:56 am
I hope you can get that implant. Even if you don’t know which birds they are, it would be nice to hear them.
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December 2, 2024 at 9:59 am
It will be interesting what I hear. But I won’t get my expectations high for this. Sometime next year, I will receive my implant.
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December 2, 2024 at 1:54 pm
I hope for the best for you, Liz. Let us know how it goes.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:40 pm
Thank you. I have blog posts of my journey so far aired on my blog. So you will find them there. I will keep on writing my journey.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:28 am
I am with you on the birds Anneli. They are fascinating, even the raucous gulls and the nasty noisy crows. They have a purpose, know their purpose and fill that purpose. Happy Monday. Allan
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December 2, 2024 at 8:54 am
Yes, they do have a purpose that fits our expectations (except for their nest robbing habits). But I agree on the scavenging help they give. Thanks for your comment, Allan. Have a great “B” day.
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December 2, 2024 at 7:56 am
Thanks for the smiles Anneli. I love birds other than the poop! B is for bird brain Brad. 😋
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December 2, 2024 at 8:52 am
Well, there are worse things than being a bird brain. I know some pretty smart birds. Thanks, Brad, for adding your thoughts to the conversation.
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December 2, 2024 at 7:58 am
I love the photos of birds all lined up, amazing! That’s a lot of poop, wow! 🤭
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December 2, 2024 at 8:50 am
Yeah (LOL), I learned about that the hard way.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:58 am
I think everyone gets pooped on by a bird at some point in this life… 😂🤭
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December 2, 2024 at 1:53 pm
I hope so. It’s a very humbling experience.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:59 pm
Oh yeah. 🤭🤭
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December 2, 2024 at 8:06 am
Fantastic pictures, even the pooping birds. The humming birds have won the first price! But I think they talke to us with their wings. I love the B for birds since birds are my favorite animals. Watching and hearing them make me happy.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:48 am
I know you’re good to the birds, just as I try to be. Thanks for checking out my bird page, Ursula.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:32 am
I am developing an appreciation for birds through people like you, Anneli.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:47 am
Aw, thank you, Jacqui. That makes me happy. Birds are such a wonderful addition to our natural world. It would be a shame not to notice them.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:57 am
I find it ironic how, though birds fly, their songs are grounding for me.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:55 pm
Wonderful post, Anneli!😊
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December 2, 2024 at 1:52 pm
Thank you, Belinda. Have a great day.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:25 pm
Wonderful pictures
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December 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Great photos, Anneli. ❤
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December 3, 2024 at 6:51 am
It was easy to guess that B for birds would come from you, Anneli, the dear friend of all birds that bring so much cheer to your heart.
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December 3, 2024 at 8:22 am
Really??? Haha! I guess a thousand blog posts about birds gave away my secret love for them.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:15 pm
I’m so glad B is for birds, as this is ‘you’. Bless your mother! I love your hummingbird photo.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:10 pm
Aw, thank you so much, Jennie.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:46 am
You’re welcome!
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December 11, 2024 at 9:44 am
Thank you Anneli for sharing your gift of photography. As I’ve discovered, capturing birds requires patience. Hopefully mine will mature and allow my camera to capture of nature’s gifts.
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December 11, 2024 at 9:50 am
If they would only sit still for a second longer, so many photos would turn out better!
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