A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-24-06....A Birders' Eye View

GodBlessUSA

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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One beautiful spring morning shortly after we moved in to our home, my 3-year-old daughter pointed at a bird and said, "Look Mommy." There on the tree was one of the most beautiful birds I'd ever seen--one I had never noticed before. I now know that it was a Redbelly Woodpecker. We were so thrilled to see such a beautiful bird in our yard, we jumped in the car to the store and we bought feeders and food for the birds.

Since that day, backyard birdwatching has been a passion of mine which I have a combined with my passion for gardening. Now my daugher and I garden for the birds, and my yard has become a place for everything from the common, but still beautiful, Robin to rare Warblers, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, and flocks of Chickadees.

I’m not an expert on birds or gardening. I’m always learning. I’d like to share the wonderful facts and stories I have learned in future threads. So many of us love spending time with nature, please share your stories of anything you do that gives you peace and enjoyment. Here are a few pictures from my backyard.

       Redbelly Woodpecker                 Blue Jay

Flicker Woodpecker     CatBird       GoldFinches

"I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck". Emma Goldman

Recently, my kids and I took a trip to a bird preserve. This is a tranquil place with easy-to-follow trails. Once out of the wooded paths, there's a trail to follow and you reach the beach and have magnificent views.

The truly unique part of this preserve is, the birds will land on the palm of your hand and take seed. You will know when the birds are there because the birds will call to you. Holding a few sunflower seeds and nuts, they love the peanuts in winter, out in your palm and wait for the chickadees to land on your hand and grab the seeds. It's incredible to experience a small delicate Chickadee, Nuthatch or Titmouse picking through seed in your hand. This is a very special place for my kids and me.

Woods Path to Beach                   A View From Beach

Chickadee                                     Downy Woodpecker

Chickadees on my daughter's and son's hand.

Mallard Ducks

A Rabbit and Robin, they think we can't see them. :)

Nuthatch                                     Tufted Titmouse

"I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn."    Henry David Thoreau

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Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I've seen them do it at my FIL house,once or twice.

They are adorable.

[GodBlessUSA]

Yes, I do remember bunny. :) I didn't really know you that well, back then. I think it was one of my first of many, LOL, posts to you. :)

[groanup]

Thanks for the ping SL!

[luvie]

Funny how far we've come since that summer night, huh? I was missing everyone and having to use dial-up at her house.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL, I remember you were using dial up. :) What a great place to escape to. Hey maybe when Mrs. N and I come for a visit.....LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi groanup :)

[luvie]

My aunt would just love having you guys come there with me. She is nearly blind with macular degeneration, but is still the best cook on the planet. It is a very peaceful place to visit.

My friend called...we might get to go on our trip on Thursday; she'll have to have a day off, and will just trade with the manager who had to stay home with her mom today. Her mom is 90 years old and very ill.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

That is so cool.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

I remember it,too.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Tell your friend that I am praying for her Mom.

[luvie]

Do you really? We must have had a good time that night. I remember describing all the wildlife that we can see in her back yard most mornings.

[Aquamarine]

This is a very pleasant Post GodBlessUSA, it gives a realistic feeling of being outdoors.
Some of the finest people that I've had the pleasure to know were bird watchers. It's a good sign that those here at The Finest are also.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I really do remember and we had a good time that day/night.:)

[GodBlessUSA]

We do remember. That was a fun night. You had great pictures and described your visit. It sounded like a piece of paradise.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Yup,I was thinking the same thing,Paradise in the Backyard.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you for your daily posts, Mayor, they really help.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

LOL!!! The one talking is the female & the one ignoring is the male! Did I get it right?

[luvie]

My aunt would be thrilled that her backyard was the subject of such a great time...and that you guys remember it. I have always loved going to her house since I was a little girl.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Be sure to tell her that we absolutely love her backyard.

[groanup]

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