They had a more exciting time than we did. We happily spent it quietly, toasting the new year in with a glass of sherry. We opened up the back door thinking we would be hearing a few firecrackers but there was nary a peep nor a sparkle.
And that's how it goes on a
Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.
Thanks for flying in and I hope your year is a great one.
For our international friends to translate:
1st Photo:
"I have discovered a new taste sensation. The leave son the mums are still green. I am leaving the flower heads to the birds. They will love the seeds. I am such a good boy!"
"Excuse me? I am the good boy! And I am not here for any reason at all. The lady thinks I am just so darned cute."
"Hmmm...."
2nd Photo:
The party's over for another year. My waistline is happy. Get thee behind me eggnog. Put the Champaigne away."
"I am heading up north, but I'll be back to visit next year."
The little wren looks decidedly plumper!
ReplyDeleteHe certainly does :)
DeleteA quiet new year down here too, Denise.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it quiet this year Margaret :)
DeleteHappy New Year to all of you on the deck. thanks for the chuckles and your new Dog On the Deck visitor is adorable and looks very much like our dog Joey. he has been an angel for many many years and was a part Saint Bernard and who knows what, was black and white and lived to about 15 I think.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you too Sandra :) You are very welcome for the chuckles. I will have to check your photos of Joey next time I come over. He sounds very sweet.
DeleteCute...We spent it in bed...early...just another day....lol
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Know what you mean Donn :) Thank you! Hugs, Denise xo
DeleteYou must have fed them enough...look at that little bird..so plump and cute!
ReplyDeleteIndeed Angela but they also fluff up their feathers more in the winter, for that extra warmth :)
DeleteThey had quite a celebration at the bird feeder. It looks like a fun party and that dog sure is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly did, those little gadabouts. Exactly what I thought :)
DeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :)
DeleteA lovely quiet New Years
ReplyDeleteVery much so :)
DeleteVery cute, but we have to talk about the penguin heading north. 😀
ReplyDeleteWell, you know those North Pole Penguins, the colder the better :)
DeleteHave a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteYou too Regine :)
DeleteHappy first Saturday of 2026 at the feeder chatter.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the pup he is pretty darn cute.
We only heard fireworks twice. Thankfully we are so very dry here into 5" rain deficit
Hugs cecilia
Thank you Cecilia and the same to you and yes he is :) Sounds like you need a little more rain out your way :) Hugs, Denise xo
DeleteWell your feathery and furry friends seem to have a nice New Year's Eve as did you. We were quiet here but I did wake at midnight to fireworks !
ReplyDeleteThey certainly did :) I enjoyed our quiet time.
DeleteI like the imagination in the "flying in" comment.
ReplyDeleteThank you Red, so nice of you to say :)
DeleteThey had a great party! No fireworks out here as far as I could tell. Thankfully.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra and yes, thankfully :)
DeleteThat new year sounds like ours -- quiet! We didn't even have a sip of wine. Now it's onward to new things in 2026. May they be good days for you.
ReplyDeleteLovely and the same to you too Jeanie :) Thank you :)
DeleteEggnog :-))) ... I think I'll make myself some :-)) with whipped cream on top.
ReplyDeleteLove and best wishes.
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
Hugs
Hello Viola :) homemade eggnog sounds wonderful! Thank you for your sweet greeting, I send you the same with hugs, xo
DeleteHappy New Year to all who visit Saturday morning around Denise's bird table. Thank for the smiles x
ReplyDeleteAnd to you also Beverley :) Thank you so much and you are very welcome,xo
DeleteGood one! That bird is gorgeous :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananka :)the little bird appreciates you saying so.
DeleteHubby and I enjoyed a quiet New Year's Eve! Love the cute images and captions.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best in 2026, a happy and healthy New Year.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
That’s great Eileen :) so glad you enjoyed and I send you the same for 2026.
DeleteI hung up a new suet feeder so hoping for more woodpecker visitors.
ReplyDeleteThe woodpeckers are going to be very grateful to you Marcia :)
DeleteMe alegra que lo pasaran bien. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDelete¡Qué amable de tu parte! :) Muchas gracias. Te mando un beso.
DeleteMany thanks for the smiles.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this first weekend of 2026, my good wishes.
All the best Jan
You are very welcome Jan and thank you. I hope you do too and all the best :)
DeleteWe stayed home for New Year’s Eve as well and actually stayed up to see the new year in. We didnt manage to stay up the past couple years. I didn’t have to open the door to hear fireworks. I heard fireworks loud and clear, with doors and windows doors and windows closed, as I headed to bed. The fireworks must have been set off by a nearby neighbor. I didn’t even look to see if I could see them. I was focused on bed :)
ReplyDeleteYou have nice big yards where you are. I would imagine it’s a safer proposition. I was always afraid one would land on our roof, lol! I always seem to be focused on bed these days. Have a wonderful weekend Linda :)
DeleteFesta animada na granja de aves!!
ReplyDeleteDenise Feliz Ano Novo com saúde, amor, alegria e empatia
Muchas gracias Katerina. Siempre se ven muy vivaces, mis pajaritos. También te deseo un Feliz Año Nuevo con buena salud, amor, alegría y empatía. También te envío un abrazo mi querida amiga.
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