More Birds!

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This morning the sun is striking strong and golden through the tree tops. To me, this means a warmer day and I know the barn yard creatures will be soaking it up. They grill themselves on one side, and then flop over to give the other side a chance. All but the peacock. He perches up on whatever is handy and high enough to let his tail hang down. He spends a lot of time outside the back door, occasionally giving voice to his mewling cry. He's training me to pop out to toss him bread and carrot curls when he calls me. What can I say? I'm just a sucker for a gorgeous guy!

Here are some of the birds showing up at the feeder.

A white crowned sparrow and maybe his mate. I'm not sure about that.

Lots and lots of house finches. Here's some interesting behavior. Two grown females, one feeding the other who is fluttering her wings like a fledgling needing feeding. I'm guessing they are practicing for motherhood! I've been seeing a lot of this behavior from the House Finch females. The male seems to be watching, but I think he's just chowing down!

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This picture of a Rosy Breasted Nuthatch is a bit blurry, but the best I've been able to catch all year! They're very quick moving and wary little guys.

The little Dark Eyed Juncos (we used to call them Hooded Juncos) come in large flocks and they seem as happy under the feeder picking up spilled seed as eating from the feeder.

The Day After

We had a lovely day yesterday. We all cooked and then we all ATE. I imagine it was much the same at your homes. This year, the girls each contributed something to the meal so that was fun. Mu and Roo did some fancy dips to go with vegies or crackers and Piglet did a pumpkin cheesecake. The befores and after, and very tasty too!

E. took this picture of a fluffed up house finch in the mulberry tree, trying to catch a little morning sun while waiting his turn at the feeder.

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