I thought this was so cute! Of course it would've looked much better if he was on the side closer to the camera, so we could better see his beautiful red feathers. Loved the little peek. Theres a female just above him.
My keets enjoying a change of scenery while I replace the paper in their cage. They look so cute (and tiny) to me. And they don't like water but I put some there on the off chance they'll change their minds. (nope! not yet!)
These beauties are huge in person. Yet at this local pond, if they think you have food, they'll converge on you. That's a bit scary when there's 30 of them coming towards you. Not too bad when it's just a few. Fun either way though :)
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.