Sharing Some Beauty - Colors of Nature

As WildFit enters its final week and we move into "Living WildFit" instead, I have a new class starting up tomorrow (although I probably won't get much chance to look at it until Monday). The new class, called "The M Word", deals with meditation and I'm really looking forward to it. I assume there are some pre-class materials I'd better look at, so I'll check those out today. 

I'm gong to start with one of my absolute favorite colorful 
birds - the Common Kingfisher. I've never seen one outside 
an aviary, but I'm totally in love with the copper and turquoise 
mix of its plumage. Such a stunning bird, and a good way 
to start today's photos. 

I'm going to be very sad to see the end of my WildFit class. The others in my class and I, especially about 30 people I'm very active with through Facebook and on the WF website, have a great rapport and have bonded. We did set up a separate Facebook group so that we could stay in touch, but several of us had tears in our eyes as we were chatting on our weekly chat with our Coach yesterday. We'll have our final Coach's Call on Friday the 21st and I'm sure I won't be the only one with teary eyes. 

These beauties are Lady Gouldian Finch. Just look at 
those bright heads, brilliant breast and shimmering 
wings. It's got the beak for cracking nuts and seeds, 
so I suspect that's what it mainly feeds on. 

I've met some wonderful people through the program, some of whom have become personal FB friends. I think all of us still have weight to release, I know I want to be at least 10-15 pounds less than I am now. But that's a lot better than the 20-30 pounds to release that was my initial goal. I've lost almost 15 pounds, 2-12 inches from my waist, and my body fat index has dropped from a high of 35.7 to 35.1. It might not sound like a lot, but I'm quite happy. 

The Mandarin Duck has been a favorite of mine for 
many years. Although the colors are all across 
the board, they all still work on this bird, to make 
a simple and harmonious statement of harmony. 
Such a beautiful bird. 

We're supposed to have a rather nice weekend, so DH is planning to grill steaks tomorrow. I really hope he comes through with that - I'd love a nice steak. But we're still being cautious with each other, so I don't want to push too hard. I'm optimistic, though. 

I couldn't resist adding this one because it's 
so stunning. This is the Lilac Crested Roller, and 
just look at those dainty colors. Again, the palette 
is all over the place, but all of the colors work 
together to create this small, perfect example 
of beauty. 

I'm into color right now - the fruit trees are losing their colorful blossoms and the grasses are getting greener by the day. I think I'll find some photos of very colorful birds to share for today, and I'll be back on Monday. Please stay safe, be kind, and wear a mask if necessary.