Friday, June 7, 2013

Feathered Friends

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Chickadee

I wish the Chickadee was more in focus but I like the bokeh in the background.

Blue Jay

"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart."  ~Eleanor Roosevelt

 Just a few feathered friends I thought I'd share.  Have a great weekend everyone.

 Until next time...

 Cindy
Posted by on 6/07/2013
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25 comments:

  1. Jackie6/08/2013 12:17:00 AM

    Cindy, I don't see as many blue jays here as I used to. I hadn't thought about it until I saw your photos. I see bluebirds .... a lot of bluebirds, but I don't see blue jays.
    Beautiful photos, as always.
    I have been snapping photos of a mockingbird in our yard... buildng its nest....then laying her eggs...and today I photographed the tiny tiny baby birds in the nest. So fascinating! I haven't used my Nikon though....just my iPhone. I need to get busy and get some Nikon shots, eh?
    Sending you hugs my friend.
    J.

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    1. Cindy6/08/2013 12:27:00 AM

      Hi Jackie, just the opposite here. I see plenty of Blue Jays but I've only seen one Blue Bird. I'll trade you some BJs for some BBs. I'm glad you're enjoying your iPhone. I hope you post some of the Mockingbird photos. I've only been out with my camera once this week and then only for about ten minutes. It's been too hot to get out.

      Hugs,
      Cindy

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    2. Jackie6/08/2013 09:55:00 PM

      I videoed the baby birds today...They thought I was their Mama bringing them something to eat...necks straight up...mouths wide open. They look so helpless, but their Mama is such a good one. (Papa is, too, I guess...I can't tell the difference between Mama and Papa.)
      Hoping that Annie is better. Sending you hugs.
      J.

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    3. Cindy6/08/2013 11:37:00 PM

      Jackie, baby birds are so sweet and I think adorable even without their feathers. I've never been able to tell the Mockingbirds apart. In fact the only birds I can tell apart are the cardinals.
      Annie is doing better. She's chasing the cats again. Took her back to the vet yesterday for a recheck. She saw a new vet (both Dr. H's weren't there) who checked her paw and then re-bandaged her foot and leg. I wasn't happy with the way he did it but he's the vet and I figured he knew best. Well, it came off today and so I had to take her to the emergency vet to have her paw re-bandaged. They charged me $65 dollars. Of course she's worth it and more.
      Hope you post your video. I'd like to see the baby birds.

      Hugs,
      Cindy

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  2. Ruth Hiebert6/08/2013 07:38:00 AM

    Great pictures. Reading the comment from Jackie,I too am taking more pictures with my iPhone,simply because it is always with me.Have a great weekend,Cindy.

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    1. Cindy6/08/2013 08:35:00 AM

      Thanks Ruth. You and Jackie should get the Olloclip for your phone, unless you already have. I've seen some great photos taken with that. Happy Saturday.

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  3. eileeninmd6/08/2013 08:06:00 AM

    Cute shots of your feathered friends. Great shots! Happy weekend to you!

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    1. Cindy6/08/2013 08:35:00 AM

      Thank you Eileen. Happy weekend. Enjoy!

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  4. HappyK6/08/2013 10:21:00 AM

    Lovely photos!!
    I love the quote too - so true.

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    1. Cindy6/08/2013 04:40:00 PM

      Thank you! I loved it too. Hope your weekend is going great.

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  5. Kerri Farley6/09/2013 08:37:00 AM

    Oh i LOVE them all!

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    1. Cindy6/09/2013 11:55:00 AM

      Thank you Kerri. I do too, although I'm always wishing my images were better. :)

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  6. Gail Dixon6/10/2013 07:58:00 AM

    The tufted titmouse is so sweet. Delicious bokeh in your photos. We counted 4 blue jays at the feeder yesterday; at least one was a juvenile. Hope you have a great week!

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    1. Cindy6/10/2013 08:36:00 AM

      Thanks Gail. We've had fledgling cardinals and Titmice but only adult Blue Jays. Blue Jays would have been awesome. They're one of my favorites. I hope you have a great week too. The weekend went too fast for me. Oh well, another one will be here before I know it. :)

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  7. Deanna6/11/2013 01:10:00 PM

    What a great shot of that tufted tit mouse...lovin' all that gorgeous bokeh!! Rarely do I see Blue Jays, they are such beautiful birds.

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    1. Cindy6/11/2013 01:55:00 PM

      Thank you Deana. There are many titmice around the feeders. I've only seen a couple of Blue Jays this year. I thought there would be more. Happy to have seen this one though. The photo was an accident but one I like.

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    2. Cindy6/12/2013 06:21:00 AM

      Apologies, Deana should be Deanna.

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  8. Lowell6/12/2013 02:15:00 PM

    I'm impressed, not only with your photography, but with your ornithology. How do you know the names of all these birds? Love that last photo!

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    1. Cindy6/12/2013 06:23:00 PM

      Thank you Lowell. I wish I could say I'm naturally smart but I have six different bird apps. I love them. They have many ways of searching for birds. You can search by color, size, bill type, flying pattern and more. Honestly, I'd be lost in the ID of some birds without them.
      I loved your new website. It looked great. I'll definitely be back to see more of your photos.
      Happy mid-week. :)

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  9. Anonymous6/12/2013 06:12:00 PM

    Here, too. I used to see many Blue Jays, but not so much anymore. On one hand, it's good because they are noisy and not so nice, but on the other hand, they're beautiful!

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  10. EG CameraGirl6/13/2013 02:24:00 PM

    Fun shots of your feathered friends. Wasn't Eleanor Roosevelt a wise woman?

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  11. sandy10/05/2013 06:08:00 PM

    Wonderful bird photos.

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I love reading your comments. Thanks for visiting. ~Cindy :)

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