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Spock and Persephone have had a busy morning. I filled the birdfeeder
a couple of days ago, using wild bird seed mix. No-one found it until a moderately large flock (15 to 20 birds) of red-browed finches discovered it this morning. This is what red-browed finches look like - http://www.birdphotos.com.au/redbrow...hweb/index.htm or http://tinyurl.com/kbdnf They are quite tiny birds, but *very* charismatic and bouncy. It seems that one bird will dominate the centre of the feeder (just a suspended dish), and the other birds will bounce around taking turns at raiding the edges of the feeder. Every now and then the ownership of the centre will change and the argument starts all over again. They have a soft, high pitched "pfeeet" call. Spock was having a lovely time singing at them in his suprisingly tiny voice. Persephone, the lion in the grass (or maybe the lazy lump in the corner) figured that she doesn't have to actually stand up to watch birds, and is remaining streadfastly curled up on her cushion in the corner so that she can doze off in quiet moments (i.e. when the birds are elsewhere). I wonder if she resents the noise of their "pfeet" keeping her awake? Spock nearly turned inside-out a little later when a pair of georgous rainbow lorikeets arrived (temporarily chasing away the finches). It's the first time we've seen these guys at our feeder. This is what they look like http://home.iprimus.com.au/readman/rainbow.htm or http://tinyurl.com/zyo7w They didn't hang around for long - just long enough to help themselves to the remaining pumpkin seeds in the mix, and then they returned to the trees. Me? I've thoroughly enjoyed watching these pretty, charismatic and wild birds visit us, but I've also enjoyed the time when Spock was sufficiently distracted to leave me, and my sewing project, alone! Tish |
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This is what red-browed finches look like
- http://www.birdphotos.com.au/redbrow...hweb/index.htm or http://tinyurl.com/kbdnf Spock nearly turned inside-out a little later when a pair of georgous rainbow lorikeets arrived (temporarily chasing away the finches). It's the first time we've seen these guys at our feeder. This is what they look like http://home.iprimus.com.au/readman/rainbow.htm or http://tinyurl.com/zyo7w Tish Delightful! The links were great. I love watching the little birds at my feeder too, but most of them where I am are dull greys/ browns/ beiges, alas. PatM |
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Kreisleriana wrote:
On 24 Apr 2006 20:35:37 -0700, yodeled: Tish Silberbauer wrote: Spock and Persephone have had a busy morning. I filled the birdfeeder a couple of days ago, using wild bird seed mix. No-one found it until a moderately large flock (15 to 20 birds) of red-browed finches discovered it this morning. This is what red-browed finches look like - http://www.birdphotos.com.au/redbrow...hweb/index.htm or http://tinyurl.com/kbdnf They are quite tiny birds, but *very* charismatic and bouncy. It seems that one bird will dominate the centre of the feeder (just a suspended dish), and the other birds will bounce around taking turns at raiding the edges of the feeder. Every now and then the ownership of the centre will change and the argument starts all over again. They have a soft, high pitched "pfeeet" call. Spock was having a lovely time singing at them in his suprisingly tiny voice. Persephone, the lion in the grass (or maybe the lazy lump in the corner) figured that she doesn't have to actually stand up to watch birds, and is remaining streadfastly curled up on her cushion in the corner so that she can doze off in quiet moments (i.e. when the birds are elsewhere). I wonder if she resents the noise of their "pfeet" keeping her awake? Spock nearly turned inside-out a little later when a pair of georgous rainbow lorikeets arrived (temporarily chasing away the finches). It's the first time we've seen these guys at our feeder. This is what they look like http://home.iprimus.com.au/readman/rainbow.htm or http://tinyurl.com/zyo7w They didn't hang around for long - just long enough to help themselves to the remaining pumpkin seeds in the mix, and then they returned to the trees. Me? I've thoroughly enjoyed watching these pretty, charismatic and wild birds visit us, but I've also enjoyed the time when Spock was sufficiently distracted to leave me, and my sewing project, alone! Tish Neat!! You guys have the most beautiful birds there. Lucky you! Sherry Australia is mind-blowing for an American bird lover. They get birds you can only dream of in their back yards. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Actually there are a surprising number of parrot colonies in the US, usually from escaped birds. Here's an example in San Francisco: http://www.markbittner.net/parrots_central.html Jill |
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On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:30:57 -0500, "jmcquown"
yodeled: Kreisleriana wrote: On 24 Apr 2006 20:35:37 -0700, yodeled: Tish Silberbauer wrote: Spock and Persephone have had a busy morning. I filled the birdfeeder a couple of days ago, using wild bird seed mix. No-one found it until a moderately large flock (15 to 20 birds) of red-browed finches discovered it this morning. This is what red-browed finches look like - http://www.birdphotos.com.au/redbrow...hweb/index.htm or http://tinyurl.com/kbdnf They are quite tiny birds, but *very* charismatic and bouncy. It seems that one bird will dominate the centre of the feeder (just a suspended dish), and the other birds will bounce around taking turns at raiding the edges of the feeder. Every now and then the ownership of the centre will change and the argument starts all over again. They have a soft, high pitched "pfeeet" call. Spock was having a lovely time singing at them in his suprisingly tiny voice. Persephone, the lion in the grass (or maybe the lazy lump in the corner) figured that she doesn't have to actually stand up to watch birds, and is remaining streadfastly curled up on her cushion in the corner so that she can doze off in quiet moments (i.e. when the birds are elsewhere). I wonder if she resents the noise of their "pfeet" keeping her awake? Spock nearly turned inside-out a little later when a pair of georgous rainbow lorikeets arrived (temporarily chasing away the finches). It's the first time we've seen these guys at our feeder. This is what they look like http://home.iprimus.com.au/readman/rainbow.htm or http://tinyurl.com/zyo7w They didn't hang around for long - just long enough to help themselves to the remaining pumpkin seeds in the mix, and then they returned to the trees. Me? I've thoroughly enjoyed watching these pretty, charismatic and wild birds visit us, but I've also enjoyed the time when Spock was sufficiently distracted to leave me, and my sewing project, alone! Tish Neat!! You guys have the most beautiful birds there. Lucky you! Sherry Australia is mind-blowing for an American bird lover. They get birds you can only dream of in their back yards. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Actually there are a surprising number of parrot colonies in the US, usually from escaped birds. Here's an example in San Francisco: http://www.markbittner.net/parrots_central.html Jill Fancier than our local quaker parakeet colonies. We have one in Brooklyn that covers a rather large neighborhood. The electric company wanted to erm, exterminate them, but the neighborhood was up in arms. They're noisy, cheeky and sloppy, but they bring something unique to the neighborhood. They are very much loved, and studied by urban wildlife specialists and ornithologists at nearby Brooklyn College. Here's a parrot blog: http://www.brooklynparrots.com/ Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War |
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PatM wrote:
This is what red-browed finches look like - http://www.birdphotos.com.au/redbrow...hweb/index.htm or http://tinyurl.com/kbdnf Spock nearly turned inside-out a little later when a pair of georgous rainbow lorikeets arrived (temporarily chasing away the finches). It's the first time we've seen these guys at our feeder. This is what they look like http://home.iprimus.com.au/readman/rainbow.htm or http://tinyurl.com/zyo7w Tish Delightful! The links were great. I love watching the little birds at my feeder too, but most of them where I am are dull greys/ browns/ beiges, alas. PatM I get some interesting birds around my patio. On the feeder they are usually plain brown sparrows but I frequently see house finches and purple finches. If I hang suet I get little downy woodpeckers which are so cute. At certain times of the year I see Carolina Wrens and Pine Warblers http://tinyurl.com/qv8f2 http://tinyurl.com/ntggu Carolina Chickadees also adore the suet but they go after the seed in the feeders, too. They are tiny little birds and very fast! http://tinyurl.com/n24qr Cardinals are common and the occasional bluejay. Mourning doves scavenge for seed that falls from the hanging feeder. I love watching the birds. So does Persia; she does that funny little chattering noise when she sees them. Jill |
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On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:30:57 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote: Actually there are a surprising number of parrot colonies in the US, usually from escaped birds. Here's an example in San Francisco: http://www.markbittner.net/parrots_central.html Jill How lovely to have a flock of such pretty creatures in the middle of the city! I hope San Franciscans appreciate them. Tish |
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