winter colours
January 14, 2014
the crows are holding a convention
in the parking lot
the school field
and the creek
it’s grey and wet and windy
with just a hint of sun
the warp is ready to go on the loom
the colours are good, lining for the kesa
the mahonia is in bloom, a delightful splash of colour
hummingbirds love it
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Crows are indeed fascinating, but in general in the UK if there’s a group of crows, they are actually rooks. If they have an area of pale just behind the beak, they are rooks (corvus frugilegus). They are very gregarious and sociable, and caring for the others in the flock. The species are probably different in the States tho.
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wren cottage – I’m in Canada but have lived in the UK. These are crows, definitely not ravens and we don’t have rooks in this area.
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I believe you have what is known as a ‘murder’ of crows.
sue in MA
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Sue – the noise they were making one could almost believe there was murder happening!
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imagine, hummers in january!
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Velma – they stay all year.when it is freezing I get up to put the feeders out at first light – otherwise they freeze solid.
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i’m glad about your caring.
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Velma – caring is important, it seems to be a rare commodity these days
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Not sure if I have ever seen a crow! Such inspiration you have around you, though. And that warp is gorgeous.
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Renee’ – thank you, threading the warp on the loom today. Crows are everywhere, busy and noisy.
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The crows are congregating here in similar ways–I’ve been trying to figure it out. And the polar vortex has eased–even in far upstate New York, we’re thawing some!
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Kerry – crows fascinate me but they are a little overwhelming in a crowd. We are sitting in the banana belt, so far. Don’t want to tempt fate!
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Grey days but Spring is coming. I’m glad we don’t have temperatures like Judi, Myra & Nat.
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Lis – or the reverse in Eastern North America with a polar vortex, ice storms,frost quakes and wind chill temps. at -40. can’t wait for Spring. keeping very quiet here in the “banana belt”.
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Great colors of thread and fabric. Is the blue dyed with indigo?
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Hi Deb – it’s all natural dyes, the blue is indigo
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I love the color. I am definitely going to have to gain some courage and try indigo.
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Deb – you have the choice of natural indigo which takes time, work and patience/understanding – or new “quick and easy” pkgs. of synthetic indigo.
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I actually have the natural indigo kit from Maiwa sitting in my basement, I am just a big chicken!
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Deb – well, I can understand. It’s not exactly something you want to tackle for the first time with the kids help. Just gotta go for it, what is the worst thing that can happen?
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What lovely photos Jean. You certainly have a way with words.
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Judi – thank you. I hear you are having excessively hot weather, stay cool.
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