Birds

[Neesy]

hi Neesy, no I didn't keep them, I had asked her if she would take them, which she did since she was familiar with their needs, and at that moment they were a little banged up from each others beaks also. I had not ever intended to cage such beautiful creatures I had only done that temporarily as to figure out what to do with them, just releasing them there in the same area didn't seem like an option when the neighborhood kid who caught them, whom I talked them out of, was still out there having adventures and might catch them again.

Oh that's good! Kids can sometimes be cruel without realizing what they are doing.

I have a friend who likes pigeons and they are often letting them go (some people actually eat them, too!) Whatever floats your boat, I guess (I suppose it is not any worse than eating chicken or turkey)

 

[Maddie]

this is a birdhouse that my brother gave me, to put in the crow garden. I dunno, I not sure

 

[Ebdim9th]

It does seem like it would be perfect for a murder of crows though ...We used to have a humming bird feeder out at my mom's house .... amazing little natural helicopters...

 

[Maddie]

It does seem like it would be perfect for a murder of crows though ...We used to have a humming bird feeder out at my mom's house .... amazing little natural helicopters...

I think so too, Murderous crows? well why not! Lol.

 

[Ebdim9th]

From what I understand a 'flock' of crows is called a murder...

 

[Maddie]

From what I understand a 'flock' of crows is called a murder...

Yes, I know but why why not switch it up a little and the more the merrier!

 

[Neesy]

 

[FlakeNoir]

While a co-worker and I were taking the person we support for a drive today we saw a flash of bright yellow among the trees in a local park, when I parked the car we realised it was a probably someone's pet budgie. (I think)
I came back after work with my cat cage and some bird seed and this little guy dropped down out of a tree onto my hand to feed.
He/or she did this about a dozen times and each time I was horribly unsuccessful at getting the cheeky lil blighter into the cage.
This guy/or girl was smart... and super fast!

When I went back for yet another try later in the afternoon, I couldn't find Birders again, so will try again tomorrow morning before work.

 

[HollyGolightly]

While a co-worker and I were taking the person we support for a drive today we saw a flash of bright yellow among the trees in a local park, when I parked the car we realised it was a probably someone's pet budgie. (I think)
I came back after work with my cat cage and some bird seed and this little guy dropped down out of a tree onto my hand to feed.
He/or she did this about a dozen times and each time I was horribly unsuccessful at getting the cheeky lil blighter into the cage.
This guy/or girl was smart... and super fast!

When I went back for yet another try later in the afternoon, I couldn't find Birders again, so will try again tomorrow morning before work.

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That is super cool, gal! I've only had a bird land on me at a theme park - never in nature. Are you going to keep him if you catch him? He's (she?) beautiful.

 

[FlakeNoir]

That is super cool, gal! I've only had a bird land on me at a theme park - never in nature. Are you going to keep him if you catch him? He's (she?) beautiful.

If we couldn't find the owner, my co-worker wanted to keep him. She has a good set up already and had been looking to buy a bird.

I've been back several times and he's just not around now. There was a lot of rain last night and I just hope he found shelter somewhere, poor thing.

 

[ghost19]

From what I understand a 'flock' of crows is called a murder...

And a "Flock" of Seagulls is called a one hit wonder....because they ran, they ran so far away....yeah, I'm old....

 

[GNTLGNT]

And a "Flock" of Seagulls is called a one hit wonder....because they ran, they ran so far away....yeah, I'm old....

....but your hair was perfect back then.....

 

[ghost19]

....but your hair was perfect back then.....

That's still an amazing hair-do. I have no idea why but you do think of a seagull when you see it..lol

 

[Spideyman]

While a co-worker and I were taking the person we support for a drive today we saw a flash of bright yellow among the trees in a local park, when I parked the car we realised it was a probably someone's pet budgie. (I think)
I came back after work with my cat cage and some bird seed and this little guy dropped down out of a tree onto my hand to feed.
He/or she did this about a dozen times and each time I was horribly unsuccessful at getting the cheeky lil blighter into the cage.
This guy/or girl was smart... and super fast!

When I went back for yet another try later in the afternoon, I couldn't find Birders again, so will try again tomorrow morning before work.

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Magnificent budgie. May it be safe from the weather and may it see the wisdom of a good home. Thank you for your kindness, Flake.

 

[Spideyman]

I have discovered a wild turkey on my land. Unusual for this part of the woods.

 

[GNTLGNT]

I have discovered a wild turkey on my land. Unusual for this part of the woods.

...Dad's got about 40 of em....shall I box them up for you?....

 

[Doc Creed]

...Dad's got about 40 of em....shall I box them up for you?....

.

 

[Spideyman]

...Dad's got about 40 of em....shall I box them up for you?....

No thank you--- the cats do not mind, but the coons are unsure about it.

 

[Tery]

We shared many a meal and snack with these little guys on our lana'i

Yellow-billed cardinal (caught his wee tongue!)

Saffron Finch (male)

Zebra doves (when I wake up that first morning and hear these I know I'm in my happy place):

 

[no bounce no play]

Last month when I noticed a bird had built its nest on top of our porch's ceiling fan motor, I thought it was a pretty dumb place to build a nest. As it turns out, mama bird was pretty smart. Her nest survived the terrible storms that generated those tornadoes that hit Canton and also a bad hail storm. I took this photo yesterday. There were four babies yesterday in the nest. This morning, all but one baby has flown off. The last baby is currently sitting on a fan blade looking around (I didn't realize how badly the windows needed to be washed until I took the photo lol.)