The Journey has ended

It’s been a 5 month journey.   We decided, well I desired and my hubby agreed, to move back to NY.  We had been in Texas for 10 years and I longed for home.  Last April the journey began with listing our TX home, packing, planning and waiting.  I won’t bore you with the details but we are finally settled into our new home on the north shore of Long Island NY.  I just love it, surrounded by trees, vineyards and farms, 5 minute walk to  the water and only  miles from any store you could possible need.

Those of you that follow this blog know I’ve been hooked on photographing birds for 3 years now.   Well I am in heaven…our home is surrounded by big old oak tress and all kinds of new species for me.  We are going on our third week in our new home and today I pulled out the camera to see if I could remember how to shoot 🙂 I put out thistle, suet and sunflower seeds last week in feeders and have been greeted by the locals!!! The goldfinches have discovered the thistle and I believe they will be too fat to fly soon!

GoldFinch

Younger male goldfinch

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White Breasted Nuthatch

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Titmouse

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I will eventually leave my yard,  but until then I am so enjoying all the birds that visit daily!

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12 responses to “The Journey has ended”

  1. Becky Collins Avatar
    Becky Collins

    I’m glad you’re “home” Judy, because I know that’s where the heart is!! ❤️I’ll miss you in Texas, but I’ll always cherish the times we had together and thanks to all of the ways of the Internet and Social Media, it’s going to seem like you are still here! Y’all enjoy and come back to visit!
    Becky

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  2. Lynn Meier Avatar
    Lynn Meier

    Nice captures! Glad you’re home, and I look forward to your new work. I grew up on the south shore, then spent almost ten years in FL feeling displaced. For some of us, geography exerts an influence as strong as biology. It’s in our bones and psyche both. I eventually traveled as fas north as Virginia, where I’m now at home.

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  3. Michael Klein Avatar
    Michael Klein

    Absolutely wonderful, clear pictures! I am so glad you are happy being back there, there is nothing better than loving life.

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    1. Judy Avatar

      you need to come visit next time you are in NY…it’s only a 3 hour commute from the city 🙂

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  4. Judy Mancuso Avatar
    Judy Mancuso

    Congrats on your move Judy. The pics are beautiful! Send me your new contact info when you get a chance! Glad you’re happy back on Long Island😘😘

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  5. John Antizzo Avatar
    John Antizzo

    Beautiful photos love bird pics

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  6. tootlepedal Avatar

    A very promising place for a bird photographer to find to live in.

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  7. Noel Williams ...www.photopincher.com...www.gospelmuse.com Avatar

    Beautiful shots! I envy you. How close were you to the birds?

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    1. Judy Avatar

      Thank you Noel. They are were about 25 ft away, not scared at all

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  8. James Cockroft Avatar

    I’m a bit jealous, Judy! I miss NY, especially the north shore. I’ll miss you here in Texas!

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    1. Judy Avatar

      James….it is just as beautiful as I remember it and am so enjoying the cooler days and can’t wait to put a sweater on! 🙂 Hope to get out of the out in the next few weeks and explore 🙂 Hope all is well by youl

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  9. Brody C Avatar

    Heello nice blog

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