There's been lots of excitement going on around here! Three mornings ago I finally got a visual on the large-sounding woodpecker I've been hearing in our backyard. It IS a Pileated and I can't wait to get photos of it, but so far no luck. I've been hearing him for about a month and this was the first time I've seen him - fingers crossed I'll be able to snap a shot of him soon.
Then two mornings ago, I went to let my dogs out and discovered this feathered friend sitting on the kitchen floor. My husband had left the sliding door open a bit when he went to work for the dogs and the bird came in. Brodi had a hold of him for a moment but he got free and flew up to the window above the sink and sat there for a few photos.
I opened the door all the way and he did go back out, thankfully! Yesterday morning, the SAME thing happened only it was a little finch who came in and she went right back out, lol.
We had this happen a few years ago with a hummingbird, lol. Seems birds really like us!
Oh how fun! You finally got your shot though with all of that excitement..Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteWow... it's good that you were able to get them out so easily. We have so many squirrels here that I'm afraid we'll find one inside if we forget to shut the door. Visions of "Christmas Vacation" come to mind. Love the hummingbird shot. Hopefully, you'll be able to capture a shot of that woodpecker too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've got that Babooshka-esque bird whisperer thing going for you. No wonder you always get such great shots of them!
ReplyDeleteI think the birds really DO like you and your family. Very cool!
ReplyDeletehow convenient, leave your door open, let the birds come in and take a photo....a birdwatcher's dream. i can't believe you have 7 kids and they're all grown up...i can't ever think that far ahead....are there photos of them?
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty weird ... but at least you are getting cute birds!
ReplyDeleteYou guys attract all kinds of neat critters!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe two birds flew into your house on separate days. What a story!
ReplyDeleteI think they like having their picture taken!
ReplyDeleteThat hummingbird photo is beautiful - such detail! We used to have a problem with Carolina Chickadees getting into our garage, and occasionally into our house. Of course, Clover would go nuts then! :)
ReplyDeleteWord is out in the bird community that you're the best photographer around! lol You've actually got them coming to YOU now!
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