Wednesday, January 8, 2025

SPEAKING OF BIRDS...

 I love birds. I love the way they flit around. I love the way the robin vigorously pecks through leaves looking for some small morsel. Nut Hatches are one of my favorite. I love the way they climb down a tree head first. Wrens with their little tail standing up - what's not to love? The Titmouse with it's little tufted head and the occasional Pileated Woodpecker is a wonder to behold. Oh yeah, and the pretty Downy Woodpecker that hangs on to my suet feeder for long periods. I love them all...but I also love their feathers and I've collected them for years. The big, the little, the in between, I collect them all.



I found out that if you follow the guy who feeds the birds at the zoo they will get you terrific feathers from exotic birds I wouldn't normally see. One gave me a penguin feather! It's my pride and joy. 

We are getting ready for some winter weather. We've got the wood stacked up and kindling gathered and full cabinets and fridge. Bring it on!

I hope you're having a lovely day. Thanks for stopping by!


2 comments:

  1. I'm enjoying your collection. I have always picked up turkey and raptor feathers when found. They are intriguing.

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  2. I've never even tried to identify the ones I've found. I wonder if there is a book that would identify them. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

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SPEAKING OF BIRDS...

 I love birds. I love the way they flit around. I love the way the robin vigorously pecks through leaves looking for some small morsel. Nut ...