Spring may finally be here!

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Registered: 04-17-2003
Spring may finally be here!
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Wed, 05-28-2003 - 6:39pm
Hi everyone,

I really hope that just maybe Spring is here. Looks georgus out even tho it is a bit cool yet. At least we can hope, right? We really have waited long enough now, havn't we?

Speaking of Spring, I'm sitting here at my computer looking out at this beautiful afternoon. We have a bird feeder just a few feet out from the window & on the feeder right now we have a male Cardinal, a Rose breasted Grosebeak,a male Goldfinch & a pretty bird that I'm not at all sure of. I really get a lot of enjoyment out of these birds & we have so many vaarieties, Who says that the different species don't eat together? It is very interesting to watch them all!

Must think of some dinner as it's about that time. Talk to you all later. Have a good evening! Velma

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Wed, 05-28-2003 - 11:22pm
Good to see you Velma! We have a beautiful Baltimore Oriole. I put oranges out for him but he ignores them. I think he's waiting for my hummingbird feeders which aren't out yet because the 2 I have are broken. They just don't seem to last long - all that abuse from the little hummers I guess. LOL

Enjoy your birds. There's a lot of bird lovers here on the board.

Hugs, Darb


 



 
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 05-29-2003 - 6:02am
Hi Velma -

I have a wonderful bird feeder just outside my kitchen window in NJ - can't wait to get back to it. I bet my little birds have missed me!! Here I don't have a feeder - but I'm looking out on a bank of cedar trees and see a lot of birds. We have the English robin - fatter and fluffier than ours, the elegant Magpie - all black and white but nasty in temperament, cute little wrens that look just like the ones at home, and huge wood cocks, or wood pigeons. They are like turtle doves but much bigger - in fact in the covered market, they have them dressed for sale, much like Cornish hens. As you described the "ethnicity" of your feeder - makes me wonder how great it would be if the human species could get along as well! Wonder if they have bird feeders in Israel?? Hm.....!

Enjoy your spring - hope it stays around. Rosemary

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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 7:49am
Bird watching is big for us too. We have a feeder by the kitchen window and near the porch. We also get the big birds like the Heron walking around looking for food. Those I don't feed since it's really not good for them,a lot of people do though.They like hot dogs and chicken.We have storks, and even a Bald eagle living in the community.

So happy you are with us. Do hope spring has sprung for you.martha
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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 8:27am
morning velma!!it sounds like a nice way to spend an afternoon.i love to watch the birds,especially in spring,theres more varieties to enjoy!!glad you found your way to the board!!((hugs))mindy
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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 9:04am
Birds could sure teach us all a wonderful lesson in life, and yes, it is wonderful to see how they all can get along with each other. I don't have any bird feeders, but when here at home and sitting in my den, the window faces out on to two very large pine trees, and there seems to be a certain branch that is more hidden and not out in the open. Well, there is a cardinal that sits there and just chirps away, looks around, and I guess he even falls asleep there. He is so beautiful and nice to watch. When he leaves that particular branch, I notice that the bluebirds also seem to enjoy that spot.

When we go to the lake, we have a screened in deck. Again, I don't have a bird feeder there also. But we have a cat and when she goes out on the deck, the hummingbirds think it is funny to attack her through the screens. Of course, they can't get her, but they have put a few holes in the screens!

Isn't nature wonderful! As they say, we should all take time to smell the roses! Hugs. Bea

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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 10:19am
Velma, what a nice "picture"! It appears that we all enjoy our birds. Our Magnolia tree (over 2 stories tall) has several bird houses & nests in it. Every year there's a new family in one of the houses. It's so interesting to watch the adults feed the babies & the babies learn to fly.

Glad you're feeling good & back with us. Cal

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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 10:52am
I dont feed the birds in the summer..I make them eat all the bugs..lol..but I so enjoy the feeder when it gets cold...I do have a hummingbird feeder outside the window...Its going to be in the 80's here today...feels good on these old bones..lol..glad to see you posting..Hugs Judi
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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 11:03am
What a nice surprise to hear from all you bird lovers out there! I think this board is such a great thing & I feel very fortunate to have so many responses. Seems like such a great bunch of people. Thanks for the response!! Velma
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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 11:24am
Hi Darb, What a nice response from a lot of bird lovers out there! These sure seem like a bunch of nice ladies! Fun thing to do. Feeling some better every day. Now if only my ears would start to function again itt would be great. Talk later. Love, Me
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Thu, 05-29-2003 - 11:34am
So nice to hear from a fellow bird lover. I don't have any organized bird watching connection but sure do love to watch them out of my many windows. (too many when it comes to cleaning) What a nice bunch of women on this board! I feel fortunate to be included. Thanks for the reply. Have a good day, now. Velma

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