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  • It looks like a brown pelican, one of my favorite birds.
  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Thanks, Peregrinelady. We only have white pelicans in Australia, as far as I know.

  • Hi everyone,

    I am back at my Mom's house for three weeks. It has been a crazy ride these past few weeks. My CT scan turned up more areas of concern but after some consultation with the doctors I can wait a little on some of them and longer on some others. So that was a relief at least for now.

    I am enjoying looking at all the pics posted. Gorgeous as usual.

    Very little camera time but......................I got my first ever photos of a Bald Eagle not too far from where I live. It was amazing.


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  • wren44
    wren44 Posts: 8,075

    Wow! What a great shot!

  • Magnificent! Love the color of the talons. Great angle!
  • kathindc
    kathindc Posts: 1,667

    Whoa! Beautiful shot. Looks like an oil painting.

  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

    love it

  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Well done, Nancy! It's good to hear from you.

  • Thank you all so much. I have to say it was one the most exciting photos I have captured. Many people travel to Iowa from here to be able to photograph eagles so I was really fortunate to capture photos not all that far from my house. We are celebrating our Christmas tomorrow for the first time ever because of out of state family and work schedules. This will be different when Christmas Day actually comes. Not sure what I will be doing then but more than likely hanging out with my Mom at her facility she lives in now. She is 94 and her memory gets more challenging as time passes.

    Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.

    Nancy

  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

    I have no idea what this is


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  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Thanks for your Christmas wishes, Nancy.

    Merry Christmas to everyone!!

  • wren44
    wren44 Posts: 8,075

    It looks like a protea. They're originally from South Africa, but I know they grow them in Hawaii now too.

  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

    Wren, I guess they can grow in San Diego..but I can't remember if I took that where it was sheltered ...I will keep my eye out ..

  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

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  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Lisa, what a great shot!

  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

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  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Lisa, that's beautiful! I wish I was there right now. Happy New Year!

  • Lisa, is the bird some type of blue bird. I see a hint of blue on it? Nice shot.

    Your scenic view reminds me of January in my new calendar!! Beautiful.

    Happy New Year everyone. The start of a new decade. Many beautiful photos just waiting to be taken!!!

  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Happy New Year, Nancy and everyone!

  • I think Lisa’s bird is a mockingbird.
  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

    I think it's a mockingbird too.

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  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

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  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Lisa, lovely photos!

  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

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  • Very beautiful Lisa.

  • socallisa
    socallisa Posts: 10,184

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    My mother at her 100th birthday party last week.

  • aussie-cat
    aussie-cat Posts: 5,502

    Lisa, that's a lovely photo. Happy birthday to her!

  • wren44
    wren44 Posts: 8,075

    She looks like she could easily live another 20. What a contrast to some of the photos you see of that milestone. She is elegant.

  • minustwo
    minustwo Posts: 13,802

    Lovely lady. She looks younger than many of my 75 year old friends.

  • HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY !!!!!!

    Lisa, your Mom looks absolutely amazing!!! What a milestone. Love that cake too!!!