
The Holler after the rains.

The birdies are happy,

healthy and fat!

For the first time we have goldfinch in large numbers, (tap or click to enlarge to see flying bird detail)

feasting on a bowl of seeds,

along with all the other finches and sparrows. The little black seeds you see scattered all over are thistle seeds. It is the first time I put thistle out and the goldfinch love it!

The tiny gold beauties,

manage to hold their own,

with the much larger,

finches.

It’s no brag,

just fact,

The Holler has the very best neighbors!
Cheers to you from The Happy Holler Heavies~
Cindy, Your bird photos are a delight! Excellent images. 👏🏻🙂
Ahhh… Means a lot. Thank you Jane & take good care დ
Cindy, your photos are simply beautiful, as always, and technically, perfection. The Holler seems like the place to be. Especially with the food you so generously provide!! Thanks for giving us a few glimpses into this special place!
Thank you much more for your kind appreciation. It is so appreciated. Be well my friend დ
Beautiful. So glad to see this pretty birds.
You make me happy I posted! Thank you დ
Always amazing. Your view finder is always the best and timely. 🌹✨
Merci beaucoup mon Ami! დ
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It must be heaven to see lots of green and lots of fat happy birds after such a long dry spell. The pictures make me happy just seeing all of it.
Smiling…. It is such a relief. We have record snow pack. I can see it from my window as I type. Our resevoirs and lakes are full and everything is green, green, gree. It is pure heaven after all the drought. დ
The bird photos are stunning, Cindy. And they do look fat and happy!
Ahh….So happy you like them Lavinia & cheers my friend დ
And YOU are the very best neighbor in the Holler! 💛💛
The birdies would agree with you, but just because I feed them well! 😉 😉
I bet you get a lot of bird song too Cindy. It must be lovely!
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Yes, we do, almost constantly, when it stops suddenly, we know a predator is around, usually a falcon or a roadrunner დ
Awesome!
Thank you Jim! დ
The Holler has a wonderful collection of birdies indeed, Cindy, and, fortunately for us, you there to record their each and every antic. Golden and Rosie finches are two of my favorites! Thanks, as always.
You are so welcome Curt. The Gold Finchs are new to The Holler, and I couldn’t be happier. I love finding new birds here and it happens regularly. Take good care my friend დ
Beautiful photography, Cindy, with so much detail.
Merci beaucoup mon Ami Cheryl! დ
Oh my gosh, such beautiful photos, Cindy! I really admire your photographic skills. I love these tiny babies, so adorable. ❤️🥰
Aren’t they the sweetest little things! Your thoughtful words are so appreciated John. Take good care my friend დ
Very sweet! You are welcome, Cindy. ☺️
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a couple of the birds have the same colouring as the evening grosbeaks that I have up here… beautiful pictures Cin… muah…
Oh, I love grosbeaks! I want to see yours!! დ
Brilliant shots, Cindy! I love the bowlful of finches. The clarity, definition, and lighting you captured in their feathers is breathtaking. Hugs on the wing.
Awww…. Your kindness counts Teagan. Thank you very much დ
Delighted. Delighted for all the colors sprouting wings. Maybe (more, should I admit) delighted seeing your Holler (a shade of heaven I think). Love the California lush scrub hills (always) (homesick some). Love seeing where your wandering begins. I can near feel how it is being there, the sounds, the smells, everything, can imagine my feet on that ground. Odd remembrance like I was back in my Bay Area home – what wonder this would all have been before we humans arrived (no offense, just awe). Thanks Cindy.
I know exactly how you feel. I imagine about how places would have been before humans ruined them all the time. One thing that drew me powerfully to The Holler was that it was like a time capsule, bringing me back to the California of my childhood, where I explored all the open spaces where cities now live. The Holler is like California 50 years ago. I was very moved by your words Neil. You understand perfectly. Thank you my friend & be well დ
The birds are attractive, Cindy.
Thank you my friend & cheers! დ
Your neighbors are an absolute delight!
And they never have loud parties at night, except of course for the owls! 😉
The owls around here are relatively sedate at night–unlike the whippoorwills.
What beautiful pictures of happy, healthy birdies! What kind of finch is the red headed one?
Thank you very much Kathy. I think he is a house finch, even though I was puzzled by his orange coloration. Apparently house finches can have orange coloration due to dietary differences. Of course, I could be wrong. Finch identification is difficult as they are so many different varieties. Take good care my friend დ
Beautiful images Cindy and what lovely and sweet neighbours you have! 💖
Thank you very much. I love my neighbors! დ
I don’t have a clue how you get these gorgeous birds to model for you, but these photos are spectacular (as usual!). 😎
Ahhh….. You touched my heart. Thank you very much & be well my friend დ
Your photos are so beautiful! I love seeing all the lovely little finches and doves. 😁
They truly are the nicest of neighbors! Thanks very much Lynette დ
How adorable! The difference the rain makes!
All the critters at The Holler are happy, including me! 😉
The clarity and beauty of your photos leaves me breathless. Gorgeous, Cindy.
Ahhh, so very thoughtful and so appreciated Dale. Thank you & take care დ
Pleasure is mine!
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If I had that many beautiful birds in my birdbath all at once, I would get nothing done. I would stare out the window at them until they had all flown away.
Smiling…. Basically describes a very good day!! 😉 😉
Look at all those lovely birds enjoying their lovely bird bath! 💕
So happy you like them Alethea & cheers to you! დ
They do appear happy and well fed. Lovely shots, Cindy.
Thanks very much Steve & cheers to you დ
Feeding and bathing the birds, Cindy! So nice of you and the images are incredible!
Thank you Terri & I am happy you like the little tweeters! დ
So beautiful and poignant. It’s been a tough time for so many birds and in nature.
Your post is so uplifting and hopeful. Nature prevails … and she is always gets herself ready for the next cycle of Spring. 🥰 Great captures Cindy 💛🙏🏻💐
I love your sensitive and thoughtful comments Val. As nature goes, so do we. Why doesn’t everyone realize this? Take good care my friend დ
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Absolutely delightful! Thank you, Cindy.
You are so welcome Michele & I am happy you enjoyed them! დ
Tiny and beautiful! My wife loves them too.
They are little flying jewels. დ
What beautiful birds you have at your feeder Cindy, a real delight !
Thanks much & so happy you enjoyed them! დ
Beautiful neighbors 🙂 Great portraits, Cindy!
Cindy, your nature photos are always welcome and calming in a crazy hectic day. Many thanks for sharing, and “Hello!” to your beautiful holler neighbors. ☺️☺️
Your lovely comments made me smile. Thank you Felicia. Nature is necessary for our mental health დ
Grazie mille Eliza დ
I love the picture of the little yellow bird coming in for a landing. How nice that you give them a safe place to bathe.
So happy you enjoyed Janis. They get spa and treats daily at The Holler! 😉
These are wonderful! Love little birdies…..❤️
Grazie mille Liza დ
Every time I see one of your posts, I think to myself, this is Cindy’s best – that is until I come to your next post. WOW! Your photography continues to inspire me. The colour, drama, stories are beautifully presented. Every post is a treasure. Thank you.
This respect is fully reciprocated Rebecca. I am so lucky to know you. Stay well my friend დ
Such lovely photos. Amazing🥰
Much appreciated Arlene. Cheers to you my friend დ
It’s good to see the green hills, Cindy. And a delight of finches!
They are a finchful of delight! Cheers to you Audrey დ
The colours on the birds are exquisite!
They are beauties. I am happy you like them! დ
Such beautiful birds! They take my breath away!
They are stunners aren’t they and they are eating the seed and getting nice and plump! დ
Lucky you! Those are just beautiful birdies. Thanks for the great shots, Cindy!
Thank you more for appreciating the birdies & be well Resa დ
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Great pictures Cindy, they have put on a show. And in fact, the flying bird one you said to expand (and a great mid flight shot I might add), reminded me of that cartoon character of Scrooge McDuck diving into his Money Bin, only this was a high dive into a tray full of food 🤣❤️🙏🏽
Hilarious! It does look exactly like that! A missile heading in to plunder 😉 😉
awww great pictures as always 🌿🌾Hopefully they all stay warm and safe.💖
Thanks so much. They are so fat and healthy for winter birds. I am hoping it offers protection from avian influenza დ
What a wonderful collection of birds you have there, Cindy. I’m green with envy! Beautiful photos of them too.
I am so happy you enjoyed our feathered friends. Thank you sincerely for your thoughtful comments & be well დ
Thanks. You too, Cindy.
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Que hermoso es la naturaleza nuestra
Sí. La naturaleza es nuestra hermosa bendición. Ojalá la cuidáramos mejor. Gracias amigo y que te vaya bien დ
What a beautiful clicks! I loved all of them♥
I am so happy you did & thank you very much Tamanjeet დ
Wow, beautiful birds and incredible photos again!
Honored. Thank you sincerely & cheers! დ
tiny beauties ❤
Yes. Flying jewels! დ
Fabulous captures. I love how colourful some of these birds are.
Merci beaucoup mon Ami დ
Any time I think I’ve seen best birds, I find that your next piece has more “wow” than the previous one! I absolutely LOVED these gold finches. They gave me an early morning smile.
Thank you!
So appreciated Sheila. Happy the gold finches make you smile, they do the same for me! Take good care my friend დ
It’s so lovely to see such wonderful close ups of your local bird life
You make me happy I posted Sheree. Thank you & take good care დ
Thanks Cindy, you too
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Fine portraits and captions
Thank you Derrick & cheers! დ
cutey patooty!
Smiling დ
What beautiful colors and photos! Yay Cindy and The Holler Chicks! 😋
Smiling. You are a fine friend Brad დ
These fine fowl are a sure sign spring is on it’s way.
Doesn’t that make us all a little happier. Great photography Cindy!
Yes it makes me happy. They were soon be baby birdies everywhere! დ
Oh yes!
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Cindy, these photos are GREAT! I especially love those little red-headed birds. I was going to say purple finches but then I noticed the traces of orange. Do you know what those birds are called?
Thank you so much! Finch identification is very difficult because there are so many obscure varieties. I looked it up because I too was confused. I think they are house finches, orange because of differences in their diet. But as always, I may be mistaken. Let me know if you find out differently დ
Aaawwwh, all that beautiful birdies! ❤️ And what fine pictures you did make of them!
Wonderful! I really enjoy each of them!
Have a fine weekend and stay safe, dear Cindy!
I am so happy you enjoyed our feathered friends Martha. They add joy to our lives daily. Take good care my friend & cheers to you დ
Splendide creature dai colori piumati meravigliosi, come in un sogno irresistibile e fantastico!
Buona serata e un sorriso,silvia
Grazie mia cara Silvia. La tua premura è così apprezzata. Stai bene e abbi cura di te დ
Grazie a te, della gradita presenza e un saluto
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My goodness, you know how to keep a bird happy. I might pop along for a free meal myself 😉
Smiling…. They are not dumb. They get gourmet food and spa services with no memberships fee! 😉 😉
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This is perfect. I haven’t seen a bird in a long time. Yesterday it was a bit warmer and I heard them, but didn’t see them. This is a feast for the heart. It’s wonderful.
Thank you dear Gigi. I am happy the birdies lifted your spirits. They certainly do mine. I am also so pleased to hear you are on the mend and feeling better. Kiss Emily for me, if she’ll let you! 😉
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Nice to see these beautiful birdies getting together and living their best lives, Cindy. Pictures that warm the heart on a very cold day!
Awww…. Your wonderful comment warmed my heart Bruce. Thank you & be well დ
I’m so glad you’ve gotten rain! I love that one of them in the feeder. What a generous neighbor you are. I’m imagine the birds sharing the news about the Holler, far and wide.
So beautiful! The birds and colors fascinate! Our below zero wind chills have forced the birds to use our feeder. With the fierce winds, it is difficult to identify the birds. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
Wonderful Love the finches, and they along with sparrows and blue tits in our bird bath love to splash… Gorgeous photos Cindy… Sending you hugs for a peaceful weekend <3
I would love to see your birds, especially the beautiful blue tits which I have never seen! Stay safe & well Sue დ
We are lucky that we have blue ties visit our garden Cindy. And the occasional little wren. 🥰
I would so love to see them.
You would love them.. <3
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Goldfinches are some of the most beautiful birds to watch 🙂 I can’t wait until I start seeing them in my neck of the woods again, because that will mean summer is coming.
I saw them in my rosemary bushes for the first time and put some thistle seed out for them, and poof, I have so many of them. I’m thrilled. They are beautiful დ
Such beauties! We see finches here, too (not in winter!), and they’re so small and cute!
They are QT’s! Happy you have them part of the year. They are great fun to watch დ
They are all so beautiful, Cindy!!
Grazie mille Donna! დ
Just wow these are such beautiful images of these little finches perched on your aloe vera…I just love the colours..Have a fabulous weekend , Cindy x
I am amazed you can tell it is an aloe! So happy you enjoyed them Carol and thank you sincerely my friend. Stay safe & well დ
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Grateful for you Sharon. Stay safe & well my friend დ
Tiny Beauts! 🙂 Lovely shots Cindy.
Happy you enjoyed & many thanks დ
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you very much & hope all is well with you დ
Beautiful fotos, thank you for sharing
Thank you more for your kind appreciation Marie დ
I love these photos because I get to see some of the denizens of our own feeders and birdbath up close and personal – they are gorgeous!
They are gorgeous. Thank you for appreciatin them დ
Just totally beautiful!
Awww… Thank you sincerely Patty დ
Cindy these are so colorful birds. This Holler definitely caught my attention
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So happy you like the likd the birdies my friend დ
Beautiful photos, Cindy. I love that crowded birdbath!
Thank you very much. Happy you love the birdies too დ
Speechless. Magnificent. Professional. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🤗
Thank you so much more Tangie for you kind appreciation დ
Beautiful landscape!
Thank you very much. It is a good place to live დ
Wow. Birds of a feather…!
Yes. Amazement on wings დ
In awe with the pictures. 😀 <3
Humbled and honored. Thank you Prakash დ
They are so pretty and such beautiful captures, Cindy. It’s amazing how they can hang on to things with those tiny little feet.
Thank you Eugenia. They are proof of amazement დ
Most welcome, Cindy!
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Hi Cindy, thank you so much for these beautiful photographs!
Thank you very much more Charles for your kind appreciation დ
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So sweet!
I just found this comment in my wordpress spam filter. I apologize for the late reply & thank you Barbara. They are sweeties დ
It looks like you treat these beauties very generous, Cindy. This is why they behave like really nice photo models. Awesome photo session!
We have feeders behind the window as well and like to watch how they enjoy their food, playing with each other, and lighten our grey winter. However, yesterday we saw unexpected guest under the feeder, and it was not really welcoming one. The huge rat spent probably one hour and had pretty good dinner. By that time there were no one bird on the feeder. Perhaps, they did not like this guest. I have to do something with that…
Yes. This is a complicating factor. I feel for you. It is hard to place a bird feeder where a rat can’t reach it. Try suspending the feeder with a very thin wire, up high, and away from any structure. Rats can’t leap and climb as high as birds can fly. Good luck with this & take good care Alexander დ
The Holler looks refreshingly bright and green, and the finches lovely and fat and wholesome!😄
It is so very good to see this parched land green again. Take good care my friend დ
You too Cindy 😃
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Such cuties! Beautiful photos!❤️
Thank you very much & take good care დ
Gorgeous photos! That little bird looks as if he’s dive bombing the bird bath. 😀
That is exactly what he is doing! Trying to disperse the competition 😉
Des images somptueuses
Tellement heureux que vous ayez apprécié et merci sincèrement! დ
J’ai une grande admiration pour votre travail
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What joyful, colorful assembly of finches and sparrows on your feeder. Seeing them and imagining all that teeming activity made me smile. 😊
Your thoughtful comment just made me smile 🙂
They do look so happy 😍😍 Pretty birds!
Happy Birds, healthy nature! დ
What a wonderful feeling to see bird visitors come and feast on the seeds you put out!! Beautiful pictures. Those birds are beauties.
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Ditto! To be honest, when I first started blogging, I was not keen on birds. It was that movie “Birds” when I saw as a young kid. But I started noticing the beautiful features of birds from pictures and have started to admire their amazing features. Thanks for showing us the beauty of birds!
So wonderful that you were open to change and thank you for sharing this with me. It makes me happy to post.
Just beautiful. You erally havae an eye for the unique!
So thoughtful of you to say & so appreciated to! დ
Each one prettier than the last.
Awww… Thank you Eunice & hope all is well with you my friend დ
I am 🙂 down 50lbs and back to trucking.
WOW! You GO GURRL!!
Thank you Cindy.
Love to you Eunice.
Thank you and love right back to you xo
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A fabulous snapshot of landscape! <3
Very happy you enjoyed Layla & thanks for stopping by დ
Such beautiful birds! The goldfinches are exquisite.
Aren’t they wonderful. They are new here and I am thrilled დ
Yes, you do have the very best neighbors! What beauties!!
They are QT’s! 😉
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I think I have enjoyed slowly perusing these bird photos more than any other blog post I’ve seen in months! I adore backyard bird feeding and miss finches and other small birds so much (where we live now is too windy to feed birds other than magpies). I shall live vicariously through your photos! Great shots – thank you for sharing these!
This incredibly kind comment sincerely touched my heart. So thoughtful and encouraging of you. Thank you sincerely & take good care my friend დ
Beautiful photos, as always!
Honored you think this Sheryl. Thank you & take good care დ
Beautiful!!
So happy you think so & thank you very much დ
Your first photograph stopped me dead! The bird is truly a magnificent creature.
Honored Daniel. So happy you enjoyed & thank you my friend დ
Do beautiful to see the Holler. Those birds certainly come to your feeders and the rain has blessed you too. We have had quite a bit too after last years drought. We have had a lot of chaffinches recently but never goldfinches. I used to in London.
That feeder plumb full of birds?! Gorgeous little birdies! You are truly blessed! And thistle seeds? Neato!
So glad y’all have had some good rain after so much drought for so long!
It is unbelieveable. We just came back from skiing. The Sierras are engulfed and most of March is forecasted, snow, snow, snow! დ
Wow!! Be safe and soak it up!! 😘🌸☃️
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Wow, such gorgeous birds. Are the ones with red finches as well? How lucky to live in such a lush, gorgeous area. Amazing images.
Awww….. Thank you so much Carla & I am very pleased you enjoyed. Cheers to you
The Holler looks great and the birds are looking plump and content!
Thankfully, no signs of Avian Flu here yet! დ
Hope it stays that way!👍😀
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