In May 2011, after four years of life on McNutt's Island, we moved to Montreal. This blog remains, though, as a (sort of) daily record of our time on the island, and a winding path for anyone who would like to meander about among its magical places. For additional perspectives and insights I recommend Greg's book, Island Year: Finding Nova Scotia (2010), and my Bowl of Light (2012). I'll continue to post once in a while.


Wednesday, December 8, 2010

chickadee in oak tree

One sunny day last week I watched a dozen little birds -- mostly warblers and chickadees, as far as I could tell -- catapult from the woods near the shore to the bog to the oak tree: boing boing boing like a bunch of ping-pong balls. These birds hardly pause to allow for pictures. They've got another agenda entirely - bugs!So I was glad to catch this chickadee in rapt contemplation.

4 comments:

Janet said...

Hi Anne: I will miss you on your hiatus from Island Journal - since the whole province has been called "Almost an Island" have you considered a maybe once a week post, including some shots of Halifax and what you are seeing and doing there. In my fantasies, I think of holing up there in the winters and soaking up a little propinquity after years of isolation in my rural paradise - lol! I was a resident of peninsular Halifax until my late twenties - I miss it sometimes.

Bonnie said...

I will definitly miss your blog, and pictures, and will look forward to February. Success with your writing. I am enjoying Greg's
book and bought another for my daughter, and already know I want yours. You both have made quite an impression on me. Have a blessed Christmas, and a wonderful new year, full of new adventures.

Piecefulafternoon said...

Wonderful picture. I surely will miss you, along with others - hope the time away is beneficial and restful.

Neil and Susan Brown said...

Have a wonderful holiday season Anne! We so enjoy your blog, especially now that we live in Nova Scotia. Enjoy your winter! Neil & Susan :)