Dripping Gold

This is a story about Bertie the Blackbird - probably Bertie III.
In our last property and the ones before, we had a blackbird that sang its self out on Sundays! He was always hopping around. But we have been here 9 years, and no blackbirds or thrushes!

Three Good Things:
1. Since I’ve been putting lots of food out, Bertie has arrived and is singing his territory to our delight. Also a thrush - they don’t like bread but I put out leftovers from our plates.
2. The kowhai here is dripping gold all over the lawns! We have about 11 kowhai here - most have self seeded. Not all have a great flowering.
3. John slept in till 10am! He was awake during the night but I let him sleep curious to see how long till he woke up naturally! Of course, as we do with sweethearts who are over 80, I looked to see often if his shape was breathing!

[KWind]

Great capture!!

[Bep]

Wonderful capture of the kowhai.
Love your #3. My sweetheart (who is over 70) slept in till 10.45 am; and yes I looked several times to see if everything was ok...

[Maggiemae]

@gijsje I think they just needed that extra sleep somehow!

[Pat Knowles]

Wonderful #3GT Maggie! I laughed but of course you are dead right! I sometimes wish my sweetheart who is 81 would have a lie in until after 6am! He gets up very early but tends to of off lots during the day! So glad Bertie has come to your garden at last! The golden rain is stunning!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat Some men friends get up frightfully early! Don't' think they will ever change! Its nice that we both enjoy a snooze before waking properly! I love the blackbird song!

[Dixie Goode]

I love this picture and yet as usual it is your words that turn it into a fav.

[Lou Ann]

Marvelous photo and even better three things! 😊

[Islandgirl]

Love your title!

[Phil Howcroft]

great title for your golden shot maggie

[Valerie Chesney]

A beautiful golden tree with a lovely background & I am so happy for you the Blackbird is back & serenading you both....Love #3 as I often do the same...I am the one up early in the morning.😊

[Pam Knowler]

Beautiful golden blossom!! Your 3 things made me smile - as always!!

[Marnie]

Love the picture and your three GTs. What a happy day. I sometimes have to check on my other half, but no need the other way round - I snore.

[Diana]

a magical capture and wonderful golden rain. Love your 3 things today, they are very special.

[Maggiemae]

@golftragic So if there was silence.... would he be worried?

[Maggiemae]

@ludwigsdiana Each to his own, Diana - we all have our worries and its good to share them here!

[Babs]

What a lovely photo and story. David is always up early in the morning but he is having a bit of a Nanna nap while watching television as i write this. He often fades to black in the evening. I guess he isnt too impressed with the Invictus games closing ceremony

[Marnie]

@maggiemae He's a she, but she sure would!!

[Jen Hudson]

Stunning splash of gold, nice contrast to the blackbird. Pleased that you have one in your garden again, they are a delight to watch too.

[gloria jones]

Lovely composition and colors

[katy]

Congratulations on the bird in this beautiful, colorful photo. We do that for those that are less than 80 too!