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Grateful DSC_7879
Grateful DSC_7879

Hurricane season has been especially difficult in my area this year. The beauty of the habitat was destroyed! However, the actual habitat remains. The birds still have food, shelter, and water.

It will not take me 22 years to rebuild the beauty of the habitat again. It's going to be different and will take me some time to get used to. However, barring additional hurricanes, it will be beautiful again by this time next year.

I believe I will add an additional water feature and more snags for perches. Large palm trees will be delivered and planted after Thanksgiving. They will provide shade for the Crepe Myrtle that is loaded with orchids. They can never replace the beautiful Live Oak that was destroyed but it is what it is.

I am grateful, my home was untouched, when the oak fell it went the other way. Although, I now have a lot of repairs to the pond. The pond took a direct hit. All of the Koi managed to remain unharmed. That's another blessing. I am sure they are not extremely happy with the modification at the moment. The bog was completely destroyed. I have people coming to see how to repair and rebuild. The Koi have gotten very large, I believe I will have the pond expanded and they will be very happy.

Most of my little feathered friends have gotten used to the changes. They are all still coming for their fast food. That of course includes what I put out as well as caterpillars they find.

Today's featured backyard beauty is young Phil, a lovely, Red-bellied woodpecker. There are three Red-bellied beauties visiting daily.

Okay, I believe I am rambling so I will simply say, have a great day and happy snapping.

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Taken on: October 23, 2024
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