Birds

Saturday, December 18, 2004

A red-bellied woodpecker... Not sure which is more surprising... a sort of clear shot, or that it didn't bolt when I finally managed to aim the camera...what pretty bird.

2 Comments:

Linda said...: Good shot of the woodpecker. My dad (age 80) up by Yankton SD gets beef fat from the grocery store and puts it up for his woodpeckers. He has seen 5 different woodpecker varieties all feeding at the same time on the beef suet. The butcher calls him the "woodpecker guy". Dad says they only like beef fat, not pork. Woodpeckers are cool.

Linda :); 9:43 AM
Stephie said...: They are. So's your dad! That's great. I wonder, does he put that out raw or does he render it? I only see downy and red-bellied woodpeckers around here. I'd love to see a pileated...they look so big and colorful.; 8:00 PM

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Name: Stephie

Location: United States

I have a really short attention span. (lack of sleep deprives me of the ability to focus...)

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Why birds? Well, they're beautiful for one thing. My love of birds has evolved over time.

It started out as a temporary, safe, no-commitment transition from losing a pet, and not feeling ready to have another, to a long-term bird watching & bird feeding habit.

It's addicting. It's also work, and expense. But it's worth it to see some of these wild birds in my backyard (and anywhere else I can spot them). They're "company" and I enjoy their presence, their freedom, and their beauty.

Loving wild birds has led me to wanting a bird (or two) as a pet so now I also have pet parakeets.

They're the easiest to photograph since they're right here :) (and so cute) so they'll likely be featured here the most.