I love watching the birds on the bird feeders we have. Sometimes they seem a little mean to each other – pushing other birds away even when there is plenty of room. Other times, like this, it’s like a bird couple out on a date. (and the lady bird is giving me the side-eye for checking our her man…)
A mourning dove came to visit (one of many that likes our yard). But instead of going to the feeders, they seem to prefer finding the seed that has been scattered to the ground by the messy birds above. As usual, I got the side-eye from the bird as it wondered why I was taking its picture.
We have become quite used to seeing and enjoying loads of little birds enjoying our feeders – finches and sparrows and oregon juncos abound. I was a tad surprised when I looked out and saw the red-winged blackbirds had decided they liked the new seed and a whole gang of them clustered on the little house.
When they show up, the seed flies all over and the house empties rapidly. It’s like feeding ravenous teenagers, I imagine. I am also pleased to report the little birds don’t take this without a fight – they get their fair share, no doubt.
Recently it was cold enough here that our backyard pond froze over. A flicker (woodpecker) landed on the iced over water near the only liquid bit to take a drink, and thankfully stuck around long enough for me to get my camera out.
This time a red-headed finch joined us for a bite to eat. Then he promptly ignored me.
Another goldfinch showed up for a meal, and seemed a tad put out by all the photography attention.
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