Wednesday, March 6, 2013

P/Alphabe-Thursday

PEANUT and red-bellied woodpecker at a local conservation area

P is for PEANUT

Many birds love raw peanuts, a rich source of protein and other nutrients such as vitamins A and E, zinc ans iron.

PEANUT and bluejay

Birds with strong bills (woodpeckers, cardinals, nuthatches) like peanuts in the shell. Sometimes peanuts are eaten on the spot or taken away to be eaten later.

PEANUT and red squirrel

Aha! This "non bird" is also fond of peanuts!

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
I am also linking to Rurality Blog Hop HERE.
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57 comments:

  1. MadSnapperMarch 6, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    these are so sweet, each with a peanut. bray park birds and squirrels come runnning and flying when a person walks in the park. begging for peanuts.

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  2. MichelleMarch 6, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Sweet seeing them all with a peanut.

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  3. LowellMarch 6, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Okay, now you're just showing off! How do you do this? Fantastic stuff!

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  4. eileeninmdMarch 6, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    I like this peanut series! Great birds and photos!

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  5. KateMarch 6, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Charming photos, even with the squirrel!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    The critters sure do like peanuts don't they.

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  7. DarlaMarch 6, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Goodie, more great bird pictures. We feed peanuts to the jays and love to watch them.

    Darla

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  8. Tanya BreeseMarch 6, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    really awesome shots...love the peanut prop!

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  9. Driftwood and PumpkinMarch 6, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Those animals really love peanuts! That gives me an idea to pick up a bag for my birds!

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  10. JeanneMarch 6, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    These are awesome shots of the birds with their peanuts ( and of course the squirrel is very cute too). Nice captures, and thanks also for stopping by my blog. Have a wonderful day!

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  11. Suburban GirlMarch 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Wow terrific photos!

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  12. Gail DixonMarch 6, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Awesome photos! It amazes me to see these relatively small birds with such huge nuts securely in their beaks.

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  13. RedPatMarch 6, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Your world is wonderful!

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  14. Esther JoyMarch 6, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Awesome photos! I was amazed last year when I put out some pecans. They were small and quite hard-shelled. I figured the squirrels would love them, but it surprised me to see the jays hammering them open and enjoying the nut goodies!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Wonderful series, they all have their beaks and mouths full!

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  16. LynneMarch 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Visiting from the Rurality Blog Hop!
    I love red-bellied woodpeckers and you've captured him perfectly. Beautiful shots!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Precious shots- love those peanut stuffed faces.

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  18. LONDONLULUMarch 6, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    They're having such PERFECTLY PEANUT-Y fun! I love the red squirrel, never saw one in nature!

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  19. CarlettaMarch 6, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Great shots of these peanut eaters who look like they are biting off more than they can chew! :)

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  20. Ramakant PradhanMarch 6, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Actually I was aware the non-bird was fond of peanuts. But didn't know these birds also liked it so much. Lovely captures!

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  21. KayMarch 6, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Great shots! Beautifully done! I didn't know peanuts were such a hit with birds. Most of the ones I see here are seed-eaters, or hawks and eagles. I wonder what a supply of peanuts might bring. . .

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  22. MalyssMarch 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    You really make fabulous pictures! I must admit I love the cute squirrel!

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  23. GigaMarch 6, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Ptaki i wiewiórka wiedzą co dobre. Wspaniałe zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam.
    Birds and squirrel know what is good. Great pictures. Yours.

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  24. JanetMarch 6, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Love your peanuts pictures!

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  25. VirginiaMarch 6, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    "Sometimes you feel like a nut......"
    V

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  26. StephanieMarch 6, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    All delightful images, love them all.

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  27. Ruth HiebertMarch 6, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Lovely pictures. Yes,the squirrels seem to find the free food as well.

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  28. RevrunnerMarch 6, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Must be the season, since I also spotted a neighborhood squirrel with a peanut he clearly wasn't interested in sharing with anyone, let alone me.

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  29. Rocky Mountain WomanMarch 6, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Great shots! I love peanuts also, so I guess I'm in good company...

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  30. Eden House News and viewsMarch 6, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Peanuts mm yummy oh to be a bird and eat peanuts without risk of getting fat

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  31. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Great captures! Just for the record, goats LOVE peanuts too!

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  32. LeoviMarch 6, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Wonderful photos, I love those beautiful colors, excellent catches. Greetings.

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  33. SnowcatcherMarch 6, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    The bird shots are so awesome! I love the squirrel, too, but the detail in the birds just blows me away!

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  34. GeorgeMarch 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Although that non-bird character looks nice with the peanut, I really like your first photo.

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  35. Along These Lines ...March 6, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Hope he's not allergic!

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  36. SandyMarch 6, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    You are so right! I put peanuts
    out for the squirrels and the
    blue jays grab them..
    Great photos
    sandy

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  37. ShammickiteMarch 6, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    There was a squirrel in my back yard today busily burying a peanut in the snow! silly squirrel!

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  38. CarverMarch 6, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Fantastic shots. I am envious of the first one as I haven't managed to photograph the red-bellied woodpeckers so far this year. I spot them going up and down my trees but they move too fast for me.

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  39. DanaMarch 6, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    We have a ton of walnut trees around our house, and I always enjoy watch the squirrels with them. Wonderful shots!

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  40. DeannaMarch 6, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Love your "peanuts" captures...all so nice. May have to take your advise and buy some peanuts.

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  41. ReenaMarch 6, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    They do so love peanuts! I'll have to get some again. Awesome photos!

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  42. SaunMarch 6, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    These are great love them all!!!

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  43. PatriceMarch 6, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Our birds are eating peanuts like crazy!

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  44. CindyMarch 6, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Super captures!

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  45. RandyMarch 6, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    These are great. I love the squirrel shot.

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  46. JimMarch 7, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Hey Ms. T.G. ~~ I hadn't realized that woodpeckers liked peanuts in the shell. I will try scattering some close to the tree that ours works so hard in trying to find a worm.

    Your pictures are great!!!
    ..

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  47. alpMarch 7, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Maravillosas imágenes...un abrazo desde murcia

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  48. Cezar and LéiaMarch 7, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    Great capture, the birds are gorgeous and I'm really enchanted by the cute squirrel!
    Léia

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  49. LolaMarch 7, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Lovely *P* post – great photography as always!

    Must put out peanuts around here!

    Visiting from Alphabe-Thursday

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  50. kayerjMarch 7, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    those are some awesome action shots. You've got some talent.

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  51. Naperville NowMarch 7, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    beautiful shots. wish we could leave peanuts out, but unfortunately the really unwanted critters show up :)

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  52. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Love the non-bird best. =>

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  53. LmkazmierczakMarch 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Fantastic captures♫ Enjoyed your blog today♫ My P effort: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/03/pipes.html

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  54. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Peanuts galore... keeping them fed! Thank you for joining in 'Rurality Blog Hop #5' Hope to see you next Wednesday for #6...

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  55. Susan AndersonMarch 9, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Who else but you could capture all these critters with a peanut in their mouths (or beaks, as it may be).

    ;)

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  56. JennyMarch 15, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    This is one of the most creative P words for the week!

    I love your captures!

    And all the critters enjoy the p-nuts!

    Thanks for the smile.

    A+

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  57. RoseMarch 21, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Found a peanut....found a peanut....found a peanut just now...just now I found a peanut....found a peanut just now....You have heard that song, haven't you?

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