Look who dropped by The Holler today, M n M’s, Mother Nature’s Maids!
They keep things clean around here,
but don’t like me coming near.
They open their wings to seem imposing,
while Holler trash they are busy disposing!
Good birds, they keep the sunflower field tidy.
Yep, we have sunflowers in December!
The birds & the bees love em.
I couldn’t just leave you with photos of vultures could I?
Cheers to you from The Holler Housekeepers and some December sun~
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I’m guessing “Shoo” would not work. :\
That might generate an annoyed response which is to be avoided at all costs since it involves vultures and errrrr….barfing!
Ewww … it just gets worse. There is an alien kind of majesty to them though. I just would not like one to sit next to me.
You are hilarious and you just made me laugh! We agree. We will not sit next to vultures, it might annoy them.
Wow, amazing!!! Great shots especially sunflower field!!!!
Thank you Rexlin. It is a sunny, happy sight in December~ 🌻
The vultures are quite beautiful to me. Sunflowers in December? How divine! Lovely photos.
Lovely you! I love the special souls who see the beauty in a vulture~ 🌻
I see beauty in everything as do you. Even spiders are beautiful and amazing artists. I am looking forward to your next post! <3 🙂
Excellent photos. You must have one of those cameras that can capture details from afar. To be honest I would not want to get too near those birds because they might think of me as Lunch or Dinner!! LOL!!
Also when I first saw the title I was thinking about my brother Stephen’s favorite candy M&Ms!! LOL!! 🙂 😀
Mille grazie. It is sort of an unfortunate association, now M&M’s will forever be connected with vultures for me! Laughing….. 😉
Your ‘maids’ are photogenic, Cindy 🙂 And the sunflowers are simply gorgeous!
Hugs to you Tiny & lots of 🌻🌻🌻!
A face only a mother could love – ha! Nice to balance with pix of sunny sunflower faces, too. 🙂
I thought of that exact phrase too! 🌻
The only M’nM’s we have here are the candies! Love this post! xo
Thank you Resa. No vultures up your way? I would think there would be…….
I see no vultures.
I never have in Toronto.
I’ve seen a falcon!!!
Wow! I’m surprised. I need to visit Toronto!
Yes, you do! 😀
Then I could see you!
Beautiful post. Love the title. Beautiful words and cute photos. Thanks for sharing them Cindy.
I love that you think vultures are cute!
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yes, they are cute from a photo but scary in real life… 🙂
Understood~
i mean in person…. 🙂
They really aren’t scary in real life either. They just want to be left alone to do their job.
I find them scary , like some animals in the zoo..they look so great in photos but once you see them for real, it’s scary…..well i guess , they are no different from humans…. 🙂
I infringed on their space and they were respectful towards me albeit they didn’t want me there and I didn’t get close enough to scare them. Wild animals respond well to respect and distance, and you are right, people do too. No one wants their space or rights infringed on, bird, beast or human.
I couldn’t agree more. Nothing beats respect and kindness. Thank you Cindy, your photos and post made me smile today.
And you did me as well my friend~
Thanks. Have a lovely weekend.
<3
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Gratitude for you and for your thoughtfulness! 🌻
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Mother Nature knows her stuff; she employs only the best.
She does and I wish everyone would respect her for it! 🌻
Gee, Cindy, I knew one day I’d check over here and find your lovely Owls gone, but replaced with Vultures? Yikes!! I suppose they’re necessary creatures, but they’re just not as impressive as my beloved Owls! And thanks for the sunflowers — ours are long gone!
I thought vultures would be a hard sell! Laughing……Cheers to you Debbie~🌻
Nice pictures although I must say your chickens look a bit dangerous. 😀
Our chickens do grow quite large out here in the west. You should hear them squawk!
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So would I if I were being chased by Colonel Sanders. 😀
Laughing……
Hey Cindy– it’s incredible that your photos seem to be so distinct and close up to those amazing vultures! –and love the sunflowers. When we lived in southern Spain the hills were covered with them April through June! glorious! hugs!
Yes, I remember the huge fields of sunflowers in Spain and France. Gorgeous. Sunflower fields make a beautiful sight, brightening up landscape wherever they are. Hugs back to you my friend~🌻
The turkey vultures (I think that is what they are?) are magnificent birds, and great housekeepers. The sunflowers are gorgeous!
Ah, thanks much Lavinia. I am very pleased on behalf of the deserving vultures! <3
Wow! Beautiful shots as usual Cindy! I am jealous of you having sunflowers in December as we have snow on the ground today 🙂
I especially love the shot of the birds with their wings open!
Cindy, years ago I saw these giant birds with red heads in high treetops in Connecticut. Since I had no idea what they were, I called the tribal natural resources director and she said they were vultures. I cannot forget how scary they looked – a whole flock of them.
Yes, that is them. They do cluster in trees when they think food may be available soon and they are quite distinctive so you definitely would remember them the first time you see them!
Wspaniałe zdjęcia Cindy
Serdecznie pozdrawiam i życzę miłego tygodnia.
Cenione! Dziękuję i mają wspaniały tydzień przyjacielu Marko~
I want to walk along the sunflower field ~ I love the bright yellow petals!! (OH and M&Ms are yummy chocolates here so at first when I saw the blog title I thought it would be pictures of them.. hehe!) <3
I know, it was misleading, but hopefully humorous, that’s why I had to give you lots of sunflowers to brighten your day like you brighten mine~ 🌻🌻🌻
Have a very nice day Cindy
Kisses
Visa versa 2UX2! 🌻
I know Mother Nature loves all her children, but the vulture sure is a homely fellow, isn’t he? I saw my first one last year in Florida and was shocked by his ugliness. Poor dear. The sunflowers are gorgeous. In December? Amazing.
December sunflowers and hungry vultures, the ying and ying of the world, and ourselves~ 🌻
So true, Cindy.
<3
What a gorgeous place to live and what beautiful photos!
What a kind heart you have Lyn. Cheers to you my friend~ 🌻
cheers
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Cindy shared some beautiful photos of vultures and sunflowers…lovely to have sunflowers in December! Magnificent.
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They brighten up the cloudy days just like you do my friend! 🌻🌻
Black and gold. Superpower contrasts but really love your vultures.
Thank you. I love people who love the harder to love vultures!
They have such an important role. There are three kinds near us, black, griffon and sometimes Egyptian vultures.
My one and only sunflower is long gone and its seeds are now under the snow, Cuz. Just had a bit of winter pass through here, and another blast is on its way for this weekend. Are those Turkey Vultures? As to your previous question, I’d have to answer that in a less public forum. Hugs….. 🙂
Understand and yes they are turkey vultures. Put some logs on that fire and stay warm cuz~ 🌻
M n Ms HuH? I prefer those little creature picker uppers that clean the sidewalks, back walks, and around my cat food dishes….i call them possums; Patty’O, Harry’O, and Blossom Opossum. Gotz me plenty of their clan. AND i have pansies in December so Nah Nah Cindy. ~~dru~~
Laughing….. I like both you panseys and your possums, so there!! 🌻🌻
I remember at one time quite disliking vultures but as I grew older I came to appreciate them and the job they do…great photos 🙂
I hear you, they are a little difficult to warm up to!!! 😉
they’re quite beautiful in their own way and they do a tremendous service for humans and “Mother Nature.” 🙂
They are true beauties in flight though. They soar with such grace & elegance!
Yes they do 🙂
Fantastic shots, Cindy, I wish that I could fly like that. 🙂
I would too, but I wouldn’t want to reincarnate as a vulture, their food puts me off!
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More cool birds, Cindy! They really do take their job seriously. 🙂 Love your sunflowers, too.
Yes, there is a gravitas about them, as if they wish to get the job done in private. Interesting, I hadn’t thought of this until you mentioned it~
I was at a Mansfield, Ohio bird sanctuary and enjoyed the vultures there. I loved your take on them, Cindy: “Nature’s Maids!” 😀
They really are a most polite bird! 🐦
Yes, they are rather calm and sometimes while soaring, graceful. You captured their positive attributes and unique beauty. xo
And you appreciated them! <3
Wonderful photos, yes even the Vultures, of course the Sun flowers are gorgeous.
I want to thank you for stopping by my blog and hope you enjoyed your visit. :o)
Thank you! I do enjoy your writing and your blog.
Gorgeous.
I love a person who sees the beauty in a vulture. They are beautiful and important too!