Monday, November 30, 2015

Seed Heads

 Coneflower Seed head WITH seeds #1

There's strong evidence that finches have been in my gardens lately, and I admit I am fascinated by the different designs they create when eating the seed heads of purple coneflowers

 Coneflower Seed head WITH seeds #3

 I don't cut the coneflower stems down until all the seeds are gone.

 Coneflower seed head WITHOUT seeds

I think the finches have been very hungry!

Ornamental grass seeds

I leave these up for winter interest in my gardens. To tell you the truth, I don't know if the birds eat these seeds or not.

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35 comments:

  1. MadSnapperNovember 30, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    just more proof that dying flowers are just as pretty as full blooms. LOVE all of these

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  2. TomNovember 30, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Natures bird feeders.

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  3. VPNovember 30, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful in its own way...

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  4. UnknownNovember 30, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    That is so beautiful! I just love the close-ups.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 30, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  6. cieldequimperNovember 30, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Food for the end of autumn!

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  7. Author R. Mac WheelerNovember 30, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    I think my favorite park of macro shots is the colorful bokeh

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  8. William KendallNovember 30, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Fascinating textures!

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  9. ChristineNovember 30, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    There's beauty in the detail! I love that last shot against the blue sky!

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  10. LowellNovember 30, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Sorry, I thought when I saw the first photo it was something used to clean toilets. Just kidding. It's an interesting bit of flora and rather pretty in its own way.

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  11. RevrunnerNovember 30, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    I've been enjoying the late fall seed pods and clusters, too.

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  12. carol l mckennaNovember 30, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Love the ornamental grass and coneflowers ~ all wonderful!

    Wishing you a magical week,
    artmusedog and carol

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  13. Fun60November 30, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Your photos show off those seed heads to perfection.

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  14. LauraNovember 30, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous close-up details of these seed heads Tina. I love the soft warm color in the background too.

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  15. HalcyonNovember 30, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I think they add interest, even if the birds don't eat them. I cleaned out my balcony boxes over the weekend. Seems a little sad without any blooms.

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  16. Holly MyersNovember 30, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Our feathered friends are artists too!

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  17. ValerieNovember 30, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    A striking series of photos. The dead flower head somewhat resembles that of the Scotch Thistle we have here in Australia. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Sylvia KNovember 30, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Superb captures as always and I, too, love the close-ups!! You do find the very best there is and I'm so glad you share it with us!! Have a great new week!!

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  19. UnknownNovember 30, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Great close ups....

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  20. TexWisGirlNovember 30, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    love the browns of late fall.

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  21. Photo CacheNovember 30, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Excellent photos. Love them all.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  22. CloudiaNovember 30, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Perfect Nature Note. Your eye is as diligent as those finches - seed by seed.





    Warm ALOHA,
    ComfortSpiral

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    (='.'=)
    (")_('')

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  23. mickNovember 30, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Great photos and I like the idea of all those seeds around your garden - plus all the little birds that have been coming in to eat them.

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  24. RoseNovember 30, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Interesting photos...I love that ornamental grass shot, too.

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  25. Yogi♪♪♪November 30, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    You amaze me with your eye for big things and small things.

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  26. Ruth HiebertNovember 30, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    These are beautiful.I too leave seed heads on the plants,just in case the birds want to eat them.

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  27. KayNovember 30, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    I like these shots. How nice to be reminded that a flower is useful after its bloom is over. Our goldfinches (the Washington state bird) have headed south for the winter and I think the other finches have, too.

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  28. StephanieNovember 30, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    It is a great way to feed the birds.

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  29. IndraniNovember 30, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Amazing details in the macros.
    Brown looks good.

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  30. Nancy ChanNovember 30, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Amazing close up photos of coneflower seed heads. The seed head looks very pretty on its own.

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  31. Hootin AnniDecember 1, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Wow....these close up images are really dazzling!!!

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  32. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 1, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Fantastic close up shots

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  33. AnvilcloudDecember 1, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I,like the coneflower seed heads. Nice job.

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  34. Powell River BooksDecember 1, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Birds that overwinter have to find places to eat, looks like your garden is a veritable buffet. - Margy

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  35. Rambling WoodsDecember 4, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Beautiful...and insects over winter in the stems like some native bees...Michelle

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