[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Been awhile since I've posted here, but with all the winter birds coming in to my feeders, I thought about all of you. A few weeks ago my husband took out the window in our livingroom and we put in a big patio door. OOHHHH, I have seen so many more different birds then I ever did. Here is a list of what I've seen so far:

Titmouse, chickadees, cardinals, nuthatches, downey woodpeckers, red breasted wood peckers, bluejays, brown creeper, carolina wren, American gold finch, juncos, sparrows.

Yesterday I had a goldfinch hit the door and knock himself out. I picked him up, tooks a picture, then put him in the tree in my garden where he was safe, (the cat was in the house), and about 15 minutes later he flew off:)

When I first picked him up he couldn't even hold his head up. He just laid in my hand, I didn't think he would make it, but then sat up.

Here's looking out my new patio window door. Every morning while I drink my coffee, I sit in front of it and watch the birds. I have added a bird bath since taking this picture. They really seem to like it alot.

Becky

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Everyone!
Funny, I was just thinking about you all too.

We had an Owl in the yard last night and I said, I have to tell you all. :) Unfortunately, I didn't see him but my son did. I have to check it out tonight. I sometimes have voles so I'm pleased there is an Owl around.

The fall birds are the best. Besides my year rounders, I have seen more of Flicker, Red breasted Nuthatches, White Breasted Nuthatches, White Throats by the dozens, I have 3 tube feeders out for the Gold Finches and I think I have to get another there are so many.

Although I love to see them, I have plenty of Hawks that scope out the feeders. I think they are beautiful but don't want them hunting the birds here.

That happened to a Finch here recently also. I thought he had broken his neck. He hit the window and was down in the garden. I went out to check on him. He was flat on his back and didn't look good. As I got closer, he popped up and flew off. That must have been incredible having him in the palm of your hand. Good happy endings. :)

Excellent pictures Becky! :)

[sweetliberty]

I'm so glad the goldfinch made it. They are so adorable. Their numbers are increasing at my feeders again, along with the frequency with which I have to fill the feeders. Your variety of birds is almost identical to mine. They all seem very happy to have someplace to eat and drink since the weather has turned cold.

I really like your new view. Looks like the birds are liking it as well. I would love to have a glass door next to my computer chair, but since I rent, it isn't really practical. Enjoy it!

[rustbucket]

I doubt you had the following birds in your backyard. They look somewhat like ostriches, don't they? These are sandhill cranes in Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico in October.

[MamaTexan]

WOW!

That's amazing. Birds are such fragile creatures... it's wonderful that the little guy recovered from his experience. :)