For a bit over a month I’d occasionally go outside and smoke a tiny cigar with my coffee and this little bird would come around getting quite close (sometimes within 2 feet) and check me out, sometimes chattering to me. He’d even follow me into the garage. Then it began flying straight for my face but veering quickly. I wasn’t sure if this was a territorial act but I didn’t react. Eventually it would land on me but quickly take off. Until today (I spent 2 hours today) in which it clearly felt much more comfortable.
It’s an eastern phoebe and will be heading south some time soon. I’m thinking I should build a bird nesting spot for it.
No cigars in the pics as it’s been difficult getting a good pic.
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It will come get the bugs I find from my hand:
Now I drink my coffee outside.
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12-07-2019, 04:54 PM #1Royal Bum
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My Tufted Smokin’ Buddy
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Heard it outside and asked who wanted to see it come rushing over (I found if I play some of the songs they sing from my new Audubon Society app it’ll come). Eventually it decided to land again and I love this pic:
"Were I to leave where else would I go? Your words of life and of truth You hold." - Third Day
"I ask not the favor given to Paul," Copernicus said, "I seek not the grace bestowed upon Peter--but I beg the mercy granted to the thief on the cross!" - Alexander Smellie 1899
"Amen....wine, beer or whisky can cure a lot of problems, or start a shitload of others!....." - droy1958
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Bob, that is awesome. I had a hummingbird fly and stop a foot in front of my face for about 10 seconds once and then it flew away. But never had a wild bird land on me.
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This has taken a bit more than a month, but it’s certainly worth it. Bought some mealworms to feed it.
"Were I to leave where else would I go? Your words of life and of truth You hold." - Third Day
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That's a great picture !
Originally Posted by rodwha
Heard it outside and asked who wanted to see it come rushing over (I found if I play some of the songs they sing from my new Audubon Society app it’ll come). Eventually it decided to land again and I love this pic:
No cigar until you get a par - birdie if it's a scramble !
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That is awesome! Love that tiny little guy
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Great! I feed peanuts to my visitors daily, fattest squirrels in this neck of the woods. Also have a few scrub jays and a murder of crows. The squirrels will eat from my hand
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I’d love to see a pic! Originally Posted by AlanS
"Were I to leave where else would I go? Your words of life and of truth You hold." - Third Day
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Currently playing on my front porch..
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Man, you need a good .20 cal pellet rifle. Roast tree rat is actually quite delicious. Originally Posted by AlanS
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Beema...ifle/1899#8725Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
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