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Dawn Smith's avatar

So much fun to join you on your 'stay' and, if you ever figure out how to step into the world of ice please share with us! We'd love to go too.

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Sharon Davis's avatar

Love your story and photos…so happy you got to stay and experience the magic of the morning β€οΈπŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ¦β€β¬›πŸ¦…πŸπŸ‚πŸŒ…

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Lewis Holmes's avatar

Wonderful story and photos, especially of the kinglets. And that sunrise!!

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Gary Spangler's avatar

Thank you so much, Karen Davis, for sharing so many enchanting photos of your Winter neighbors. I thought I heard strains of β€œDance of the SugarPlum Fairies.” πŸ§šβ€β™€οΈπŸ§šπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ A Winter Wonderland just the same.

Please keep yourself and your cameras warm! Merry Christmas! πŸŽ„

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Sandy S's avatar

Love that the birds recognize and accept your presence as non-threating! I expect they will soon be landing on your camera! :-) Wonderful post Karen! Blessings to you over this holiday season with time off!!! :-)

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thankyou Sandy!

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Marlee Terry's avatar

Glad you stayed!

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Marlee!

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Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

Solstice beauty for us all. You are such a GIFT Karen!πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Stephanie!

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Catherine's avatar

What a magical time from the purple finch ~then the cardinal ~woodpecker and the glorious sunrise thank you so much Karen πŸ’•

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Catherine!

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Sue Kusch's avatar

Lovely words of wisdom and photos. Thank you for staying and sharing.

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Sue!

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Bless that inner voice that prompted you to stay (but not so long you froze your toes and fingertips!). Thank you for sharing the beauty of your lake and the sunrises and sunsets, the birds and their personalities. Happy Winter Solstice! As Winter Solstice reminds us, the light always returns....

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Susan!

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Alexa Bradley Hulsey's avatar

I am so glad you listened to that wise inner voice!

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Alexa!

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Marisol MuΓ±oz-Kiehne's avatar

Pop-up shooting sesh.

Tiny Kinglets, Juncos, Wrens

pose for photo op.

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β€œWhen... magic is there,”

omg, swim in the swirl!

We’re glad Karen stayed.

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Marisol, love this!

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Victoria's avatar

Gorgeous sunrises, Karen. Thank you! Today's ice sculpture reminds me of the sea turtle in 'Finding Nemo', swimming on his back, fins by his side, gliding along ;-) Juncos are SO cute.

Time passes when you're staying in these beautiful moments with nature. Take care. xo

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Victoria! I love the sea turtle image!

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