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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-24-06....A Birders' Eye View
GodBlessUSA
Posted on 01/23/2006 8:17:43 PM PST by 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.
Im not an expert on birds or gardening. Im always learning. Id 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
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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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To: MEG33
The birds are easy to love aren't they. They become an addiction. :) There is something so wonderful about having them in the backyard all day. :)
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:05:53 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Kitty Mittens
This is fun..Sweet dreams.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:09:32 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: GodBlessUSA; dutchess; DollyCali; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; All
Didn't I tol' ya, Sistahs?! It is bee-u-t-ful!
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:10:07 PM PST
by
Billie
To: La Enchiladita; LUV W
LOL, Yes, I think the ScrubJays are so beautiful. They are such characters. LOL
I put a Humming bird feeder out for 3 years. 3rd year a charm. I'm so glad I never gave up. I had one and then another showed up last year as regulars. They would fight over the feeder. This year I have to put out two in two different locations because they guard them. We have Ruby Throat. Incredible little birds.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:10:16 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Billie
Hi Billie :)
Thanks so much!
HUGS!
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:13:12 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
I have never seen a Ruby-throat here. I have seen some with a green throat.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:16:11 PM PST
by
luvie
(Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
To: GodBlessUSA; LUV W
I estimated about a hundred hummers at one time at my daughter's many feeders during migration one year..two dozen was normal during migration. I spent a lot of time boiling water and making hummingbird food.
It was fun to watch some of them stake out a feeder and dive bomb anything that approached it... including us!
I have a strong affection for the Carolina wren, the chicadee, the cardinal as well as the titmouse.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:19:38 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: LUV W; GodBlessUSA; MEG33; Billie
Thought I would put our national bird in the mix:
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:22:03 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(God bless our troops.)
To: LUV W
Sweetliberty has a running thread about birds. I think in TX someone said there are 3 different types in TX. I'm not sure though. I have to look up but maybe Rufous Hummingbird?
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:22:50 PM PST
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GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA; La Enchiladita; LUV W; MEG33; All
This is not a great picture, but look very closely in the lower left part of that wreath on my front door (picture is taken from the inside looking out)
Two little wrens built their nest on the wreath, and we watched them from the time they started building the nest to taking turns sitting on the eggs, the hatching of the babies, and the babies' first flight !
Each time someone came to the door (we've always used the back door from the garage), they would fly to one of the trees close by. It was fascinating!
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:22:56 PM PST
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Billie
To: Billie
Oh, Billie..How exciting!
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:24:27 PM PST
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MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: GodBlessUSA; HiJinx
You need to get Jinx over here. The Arizona-Mexico border has the most hummingbird species of anywhere!
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:24:59 PM PST
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La Enchiladita
(God bless our troops.)
To: La Enchiladita
Beautiful Dita!
We have such a gorgeous National Bird Symbol. Someone had told me that Ben Franklin wanted the bird to be a Turkey. I'm glad that wasn't the case. LOL
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:26:45 PM PST
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GodBlessUSA
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To: MEG33
It was, Meg - the thrill of seeing that baby bird fly away was awesome - just knowing that we watched it all take place. (Only one little one survived - two hatched, but one 'disappeared' before it could grow up.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:27:07 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
How adorable. My manager had the same thing happen. One day her husband opened the door and the bird, a mockingbird, flew into their house. It took them quite a while to get it out! LOL!
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:29:07 PM PST
by
luvie
(Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
To: La Enchiladita; GodBlessUSA; All
There is *nothing* like the majestic eagle!
'nite all. See you tomorrow.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:30:04 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
Billie What a great place for a nest :). They make nests any where. To watch them from egg to birth is fascinating and such fun.
We had House wrens in a bird house last year and it was such a kick to see them everyday. I missed them when they left.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:30:13 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Billie
Good Night Billie
See you in the morning :)
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:31:40 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
LOL. One more thing to be grateful for. This chickadee has got to get some shut-eye. Workday tomorrow; hopefully I can play again tomorrow night.
Good night and God bless everyone.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:35:02 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(God bless our troops and their families.)
To: La Enchiladita
Good Night Dita
I'm so happy to see, read, you tonight. LOL:)
I hope you can get back on tomorrow. Sleep well.
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posted on
01/23/2006 9:40:42 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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