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

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

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

[Diva Betsy Ross]

I will look for it...

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Ping me when you see another funny one, maybe I can participate if I don't have too much work. Most of the time these days I'm working though. Must have been dansangel who put her fist in her mouth to keep her co-workers from hearing her laugh.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

HEHE.. we must find it so we can share the love with the gang here. It was so funny. I tried google and came up empty handed... I am going to keep looking. I will ping you the next time I find myself snickering. :]

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Okay, works for me.

Hey Amy, what are the dates that you have taken vacations?

[Hot Tabasco]

I was driving up a major road to my area one day when I spotted a red tail perched on the TV disk installed on top of a gas station while all the gas station pigeons were flying around. What is it about gas stations that attract pigeons?

I feel bad for the coopers and red tails that are constantly harrassed by crows, black birds and starlings. They aren't fast and have to rely on wind currents to get away from the screaming jeebies.

What really gets me tho is when a hawk is spotted by one crow who then takes after the hawk and his squawking brings all his comrades from around the area to join into the fray. Kinda reminds me of democrats..... LOL!

[La Enchiladita]

LOL! There's a clatch of ravens that hang around the apartment complex where I live. What a raucous crew! I am going to give them individual names now, like: Babs, Dianne, JohnF'in, Teddy, Nancy, Harry, Jack, Dick, Shrillery, hahahaha. "Shut up, Shrillery!"

It figures they would try to chase a RED-tail. Haha.

[Hot Tabasco]

I don't think we have Ravens here in Michigan. The only time I saw them was in Vail while riding a chairlift to the top of the mountain. What impressed me the most about them was the fact that they appeared to be playing in flight. Just soaring and doing half flip overs and things like that......... Really cool stuff that I've never seen other birds do.

[GodBlessUSA]

A late reply. :)
These are great shots Dita. I'm wondering if that is a juvenile Flicker