WILDLIFE AT MY HOUSE THIS WEEK
I think he wants to come in. He comes up to the window and knocks. He wants more birdseed!
Here are a couple of his pals -- or maybe Momma and Poppa
We call this guy, Peg Leg. He has only one leg as you can see and has been with us about 6 months now. He is a Californian Towhee, (different from the Eastern Towhee).
Dozens of this cheeky bird -- the common house finch -- but such beautiful bright red color.
Either a juvenile or female hooded oriole. We don't get too many of these, so I was lucky to get this good shot.
Can you even see this one? His beak is in the flower and he is facing us. I think it may be a rufous humming bird, or a juvenile . It's so hard to tell the difference between the species at this time of year.
The guilty party who ate my young melon-colored hibiscus, which is now no more, thanks to him!
Though these may not be as exciting as some wildlife others get, remember we are only in a tract home, surrounded by houses in the midst of a city. A nice rural looking city, but still a city. My son only half an hour away can boast all of these as well as coyotes and a mountain lion!
23 comments:
I love your wildlife. Great closeups. Your squirrel "knocking" is too cute.
We have in our tract homes a few squirrels, birds a skunk or two, opposum and the neighbor's cat!
Oh, I love your "wildlife", too! They are so cute and your photos are terrific! Thanks for sharing the fun for the W Day! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Wildlife sightings make our days more interesting. Sometimes the creatures make a mess and our visitors become pests, but it would be dull without them.
I have posted an award for you on my blog. I felt the exercise of passing it on might be good for me. Hopefully I did it correctly.
love the wildlife; also the watering can, which would also have fit.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Wonderful wildlife! Excellent photos - thanks for sharing!
to see wildlife on a daily basis is simply amazing, and something to be grateful for ( not like in metropolis!)
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have a beautiful day!
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fickle
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You have darling wildlife.... And your pictures do them justice. That little rabbit...how cute is that.
Wonderful Chris!
May I write a poem about your little peg-leg bird? When I publish it, if I may, I'll give you due recognition and let you know when it's up.
Wonder Wednesday photos.
Beautiful photos, Chris! I so love nature and wildlife!
What a cute wildlife ! I love the little squirrels !
Gattina from ABC Team
LOL You and Wanda have your own personal zoos. I love to see all the different animals that visit your backyards.
Beautiful way to start my day-thanks
What a blessing (sometimes!) to be surrounded by all that wild-life!
Regardless of where you live, capturing wildlife pics is always fun! Love the bird shots.
Oh, that first picture of the squirrel is just too precious. And the rabbit has a guilty look on his face, for sure, but who could bring themselves to scold him!
I like the way you caught the humming bird flapping his wings. Good capture.
You are lucky to have so much wild-life close to your house - we ave the occasional Iberian snail...
You certainly have a variety of wild life around your house. Your son can keep his mountain lions, hahahaha! The little critters are good enough.
I am truly amazed that you have so many shots of wildlife! Looks like you have some 'regulars' around your house. Good catch on the Oriole. He must be a juvenile since he posed long enough for the photo. I find that they are very skittish.
We once had squirrels got into the school where I was working and they caused serious damage, chewing through wires and gnawing on furniture and books,so as lovely to look at as they are I am wary of them now, but those birds are just so beautiful. O bless...I love old peg leg - if only he could tell you about the scrape he got himself into. x
Sorry, Chris, I must be half asleep - I've no idea why I typed in 'English' instead of 'Elizabeth'. I couldn't believe it when I looked and saw that!!!!x
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