Tufted titmice and tornadoes
Saturday was a mix of sun and clouds here in Tar Heel country with a whole lot of wind. We even had some tornadoes touch down in the area, but none too close to our neighborhood. I was keeping an eye on the sky when I noticed this little Carolina wren (above left) sitting on our deck rail in a patch of sun. Guess it was warming itself or maybe just relaxing. We seem to have two of them around, and both are really tame. This one kept sitting there and sitting there, so I grabbed the camera and started taking some shots. Lots of titmice showed up, and pretty soon the whole gang was there. Hope you enjoy! Dave
This male bluebird is angry because:
a. his house is tipping again
b. he is fourth in this blog behind a titmouse, wren, and disheveled chickadee
c. after his glorious fall background last week, he has been framed with a neon green hose over his head
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Poor Mr. Bluebird—If you look closely enough, I think you can see a tear in his eye!!!!!! “How could you be so mean, Daddy,” he asks????? “Maybe you can give me an extra mealworm –or two—-or three.”
The wren and the chickadee are in such great poses! And the titmouse got top billing - yes - I do think you will have some explaining to do with that little blueboy! Nice post, Dave!
Great pictures.I especially like the last one of the Tufted Titmouse.The red feederreflecting on it’s belly looks pretty.
You’ve got the three cutest birds in the universe (titmouse, chickadee and wren) all in one post! Great poses and great photos.
I’m so glad I found your blog. I’ll be looking forward to following it and reading the archives. Nice bird shots.
Wow, if I were that blue bird I would leave you a tiny piled present on the top of the nestbox for giving that titmouse top choice on your blog! Mrs. Wren looks sooooo relaxed, eyes almost closing..could really take a small nap here…lol
Great shots. Glad to hear you were missed by those horrible winds over the weekend! :) ps, Mr cooper has been back to our feeders 3 times today…enough of this,,, I put out directions to your NC backyard,told him he should head south, let me know if he shows!!
Some of my favorite “scrappy” birds! Loved that photo you captured of the wren resting on the deck rail - kind of reminds me of a duck when they “lay” down.
Thank you everyone for your visits here and kind comments!
Tina, will do. I hope he comes…we have three squirrels he can enjoy!
Great captures of the of the songbirds Dave! I love them all. It is difficult to decide who gets top billing sometimes isn’t it?
You have some great photos and info here. I just started watching birds and participating in Cornell’s Project Feeder Watch in 2004. I also keep a nature blog..hope you will visit..
Larry, thanks! It is indeed. Bluebirds usually get the place of honor here, but I went off the board this time!
Michelle, thank you. I will check your blog right now!
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What a blast! I love that wren. Looks like an egg will pop out any minute. Great stuff Dave.
Craig