Birds

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Downy woodpecker at the suet feeder.

Labels: downy woodpecker, wild bird, woodpecker

Monday, January 26, 2009

Red bellied woodpecker in the tree behind the suet feeder. Pestered away by the starlings... for the moment.

Labels: red bellied woodpecker, wild bird, woodpecker

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Taken thru a dirty window. You can still see the smiling "owl face" in the tree.

Labels: bird, wild bird, woodpecker

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Flicker, out my (old, not so clean) window.

Labels: bird, flicker, wild birds, woodpecker

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.