Monday, June 3, 2013

Breakfast at the Bird-feeder

I'm open for business....breakfast at the Bird-feeder.  Come check out the millet, sunflower seeds, cracked corn, and peanut pieces! 

Word has spread, and more birds are showing up, checking out the menu, engaging in some taste-testing, and much to my delight, returning.



Previously, I haven't paid much attention to the birds in the neighborhood.  I didn't even know what to think about those who talked about watching hummingbirds, robins, etc. from their porch or kitchen windows. You have time to do that??  I just didn't see the attraction.  But, change happens.  I've been paying much more attention to all the wild animals that pass through, and I'm finding a real joy in it
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So, who's showing up at the feeder?  I'm trying to figure out the identify all the clientele.   I recognize the pair of doves, and a few robins.  I had to do a bit of research and found the most colorful ones are western bluebirds.   I think I've identified a few others as Sage Sparrows and House Finches.  A few strangers have come to town... and observing them from afar, I haven't quite got them ID'd.

I don't have a fabulous camera,...so the pictures are pushing the capabilities of my camera lens...as the only way to get a picture, so far, has been to stand inside, taking pictures through the window with the telephoto lens fully extended. These are pretty grainy.  Maybe I'll be able to get better shots if I can be more sneaky...


5 comments:

  1. Glad your life is slowing down so you can enjoy the visits from feathered friends.

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  2. The birds will eventually get used to you too. Then you might be able to shoot from a little bit closer.

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  3. I love your expressive writing and pictures.
    Rebel Follower

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  4. Feed the birds tip pence a bag. Now you will be hooked.
    We have woodpeckers cardinals house sparrows finches blue jays nuthatches and chickadees

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  5. Blue birds, you lucky soul! We just saw a mama mallard on DH's college campus with 12! babies. She must be one busy bird.

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