Three Doves and a Downy - if I was good with prose, that would be the start to a lovely poem, or the beginnings of a great joke. Unfortunately, not even a short ditty comes to mind.
Our son just left, he got an education on who was visiting the bird feeders in the time he was here. He's a good sport and put up with it all from his mother, even at how close they stand next to the trail cam.
The female Northern Cardinal heard the Mourning Dove and posed beautifully, standing back at just the right distance, with her best side showing.
Well, something startled this one!
The Starlings were too busy to notice the bad hair day. I can relate mind you, I have my own bad hair days.
Mr. Squirrel decided to pay us a call. He was in a hurry!
The male House Finches thought they had better get in before all the food was gone.
They know that just like the starlings...
the squirrels can be a wee bit greedy!
The Dove learned a few tips from the Cardinal about posing, and that's where we are ending our post today
Thanks for looking and enjoy the rest of the week.
I always love your comments on the camera shots! The squirrel is literally FLYING! That one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny, you made my day :)
DeleteWhat fun! I love the jumping squirrel!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, he's a hoot isn't he? :)
DeleteOh my gosh...tho all are great shots, that action of the squirrel is just like an action movie....lights camera action. Right on cue!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully put Anni, thank you :)
DeleteAlways lots of activity at your backyard feeder. What fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, it always is fun to look outside :) They disappear for a few hours and then they are back to entertain me even more.
DeleteHandsome fellows!
ReplyDeleteI agree Sandi, all of them :)
Deletethe levitating squirrel is too funny and my favorite is the wings spread male house finches. they are stunning, love their colors and in flight is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed them Sandra :) It is always fun to bring the cam inside and see what delights there are.
DeleteWe try to scare the squirrels off so the birds can eat but they are persistent, aren't they? Fun photos! Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, yes they certainly area :) Thank you and you enjoy your day also!
DeleteWhat great shots, so many perfect captures. My favorite has to be Mr. Squirrel in action!
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha, he is a favorite of mine also :)
DeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :)
DeleteGreat photos never seen a female cardinal up this close.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, glad I introduced you to the female cardinal up close :)
DeleteYou really did get some good poses! Fun. Love the squirrel in mid air. Happy day to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen, happy you enjoyed them and a happy day to you too :)
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos, I love the action shots. Take care, enjoy your day!
Hello Eileen, thank you and you take care and enjoy your day also :)
DeleteHaha … looks like you have the best diner in town and a whole lot of customers. These pictures and the storyline are a lot of fun. Love those action shots.
ReplyDeleteSome days it feels that way Penelope :) Always fun! Thank you!
DeleteLovely shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Regine :)
DeleteWhat beautiful photos. The birds like you, too. Look at those poses. Oh, and also the squirrel.
ReplyDeleteThanks bobbieliz, I sometimes wonder what they are actually thinking :)
DeleteYou have a whole lot of company keeping you entertained.
ReplyDeleteI do William, they are always entertaining :)
DeleteThat flying finch photo is just spectacular. Oh, I'd love to catch a photo like that!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, I am always amazed what I might find on that camera card when I download it :) Yes, I'd love to capture one of those photos myself.
DeleteHi Linda, so glad you enjoy these posts :)
ReplyDeleteEveryone certainly loves coming to your home, Denise. Great captures of all the darlings enjoying your offerings! Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha Ellen, so happy you enjoyed :) You have a lovely week also.
DeleteOh, I so love these. My favorite of the squirrel running towards the camera. But I do love them all. They make me smile from ear to ear.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose, the squirrel is a favorite, that's for sure :) Happy this post brought a big smile.
DeleteI love the photos. You get so close to them!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jenn, happy you enjoyed :)
DeleteOh wow, great photos. The squirrel caught in mid-air is the bomb. I love the doves, and the cardinal, and the house finches. Even the starlings.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yogi, that cam is fun for sure, which I expect you are finding out with your own by now :)
DeleteThe female cardinal has such a bright red beak. I'm so glad that I get to see the cardinals on your blog, Denise, as I don't see them here in Calif. We have many of the mourning doves in the neighborhood. I just love this bird. Oh, those mischievous squirrels. They keep coming around my front yard until I shoooo them away. You are much more patient with them than I am. You take really fantastic bird and critter photos, Denise. I enjoy visiting and seeing them all.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Thank you Sheri, happy you enjoy my critter photos, some naughtier than others, LOL!
DeleteI always enjoy seeing your trail cam pictures :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
So glad Jan, and thank you. All the best to you too :)
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