There are a few beautiful American Golden finches that go to my bird feeder.
I see them at my feeder a lot but they're skittish AF and always take off if I move towards the window with my camera.
Hm… I have that a lot too. Most of ‘our’ birds are off the moment they see movement.
Only the tits allow me to get close—I once opened the curtains to a blue tit sitting right next to the window, and we just stared at each other for a moment before we both went to do our thing. Not sure what we did for them to get like that, since our street has quite a few “outdoor” cats that do occassionally take a swipe at them.
On the complete opposite side, the one that I really wish I could get on camera is the eurasian jay. It always just makes a quick landing, snatches a whole peanut and is off again.
Hm… I have that a lot too. Most of ‘our’ birds are off the moment they see movement.
Only the tits allow me to get close—I once opened the curtains to a blue tit sitting right next to the window, and we just stared at each other for a moment before we both went to do our thing. Not sure what we did for them to get like that, since our street has quite a few “outdoor” cats that do occassionally take a swipe at them.
On the complete opposite side, the one that I really wish I could get on camera is the eurasian jay. It always just makes a quick landing, snatches a whole peanut and is off again.
I bought a local bird guide from the local bird shop (where I buy all my seed and whatnot) and I've been trying to identify the birds using the guide. Although I do commonly run into that same problem that when I begin to move, the birds fly away so it's been a little tricky at times...
I got a bit of a new setup for my feeders now too. The f'ing squirrels kept getting up there and they actually broke the tube feeder (the green one on the right). I had bought the big (supposedly) squirrel proof one on the left to replace it (that cage falls down if anything heavier than like...2 pounds is on it so it stays up with birds because they're light but closes with squirrels) so I do intend to replace the green one on the right with the big circle one that I've had in my pictures before (the squirrels were just so easily able to get into it that I took that one down for now. You may also be able to see that the pole is moved back from the house and the squirrel cone is WAY higher now so once I confirm this works against those little bastards, I'll make the switch.
Also I have those little butterflies now all over my window because they're actually reflectors. The poor birds kept smacking into my window so the reflectors help break up the reflection they see (so now they can tell that's a window and not more "bird feeders" for them to fly at).
Or, as my mother puts it, the bird that goes “toodeloodeloo, biscuit”
I did my best for now. Super zoomed in with my phone so not a great pic but as soon as I stood, he took off so it's the best I have for now. I love the color on those goldfinches
I made sure to stand in her way but she has figured out that the cardboard barriers we use to block the gates are flimsy and easily knocked over with the right paw swipe...
Blizzard has been adopted. Which I'm a bit surprised they let her go without Blizzard but I suppose they're young enough that there should be no problem moving Frosty solo.
It is now all anti squirrel cages cause the little bastards broke another normal feeder
I also put out a hummingbird feeder as well cause I think hummingbirds are cool AF so hopefully we'll get some pics. Last year I didn't buy it was put up mid-season and friggin ants were all over it
It is now all anti squirrel cages cause the little bastards broke another normal feeder
I also put out a hummingbird feeder as well cause I think hummingbirds are cool AF so hopefully we'll get some pics. Last year I didn't buy it was put up mid-season and friggin ants were all over it
love the feeders! we have a million around our house, i just cant get enough of seeing lil critters munching away outside my windows
I wouldn't mind the damn squirrels so much except that they eat WAY more seed than the birds do (so it gets expensive and I have to constantly refill the seed) and they've already broken two bird feeders because the fat bastards either break pieces off or them jumping off the pole knocks them down.
The Anti Squirrel Suet feeder (The one with the bricks of food in it) isn't working well as they just hang onto the pole and grab. I'm doing a bit of...extreme measures to stop them (I'm honestly hoping it doesn't hurt any squirrels as that's not my desire at all but they seem to be smart enough to know where they can and can't land; I've taped a bunch of nails to the squirrel baffle to take away their landing spot). If I do end up with hurt (or even dead) squirrels, I'll take them down but at least for now, the squirrels do seem to recognize that they can't jump from my window onto the baffle anymore.
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Duiven donderdag, anyone?
Happy egg season y’all
!!!
Teamwork makes The Dream Work
JAILBREAK!!!
You lil A hole. It's a good thing she didn't bolt once she got out cause that could have sucked...
Blizzard spinning herself around
Walrus Wednesday!
They… are not the cutest animals around I fear.
au contraire, they are very cuddle
The Art:
The Artist:
Look at her trying to look cute so I don't be mad at her!
you wouldn't be mad at her anyway <3
That's fair but she doesn't know that!
(chaf)finch friday
Or, as my mother puts it, the bird that goes “toodeloodeloo, biscuit”
There are a few beautiful American Golden finches that go to my bird feeder.
I see them at my feeder a lot but they're skittish AF and always take off if I move towards the window with my camera.
important: tame ravens wag their tails when excited
https://twitter.com/Elliot_Manarin/status/1635015243784130561?s=20Hm… I have that a lot too. Most of ‘our’ birds are off the moment they see movement.
Only the tits allow me to get close—I once opened the curtains to a blue tit sitting right next to the window, and we just stared at each other for a moment before we both went to do our thing. Not sure what we did for them to get like that, since our street has quite a few “outdoor” cats that do occassionally take a swipe at them.
On the complete opposite side, the one that I really wish I could get on camera is the eurasian jay. It always just makes a quick landing, snatches a whole peanut and is off again.
I bought a local bird guide from the local bird shop (where I buy all my seed and whatnot) and I've been trying to identify the birds using the guide. Although I do commonly run into that same problem that when I begin to move, the birds fly away so it's been a little tricky at times...
I got a bit of a new setup for my feeders now too. The f'ing squirrels kept getting up there and they actually broke the tube feeder (the green one on the right). I had bought the big (supposedly) squirrel proof one on the left to replace it (that cage falls down if anything heavier than like...2 pounds is on it so it stays up with birds because they're light but closes with squirrels) so I do intend to replace the green one on the right with the big circle one that I've had in my pictures before (the squirrels were just so easily able to get into it that I took that one down for now. You may also be able to see that the pole is moved back from the house and the squirrel cone is WAY higher now so once I confirm this works against those little bastards, I'll make the switch.
Also I have those little butterflies now all over my window because they're actually reflectors. The poor birds kept smacking into my window so the reflectors help break up the reflection they see (so now they can tell that's a window and not more "bird feeders" for them to fly at).
Omg guys do you hear that?
Sounds like a SEEHUND SAMSTAG (for Europe)
OMG SEALS EAT ICE LIKE POPSICLES?!
also Seehund Samstag was dearly missed and severely needed!
Also also, i think these hats can be quite fashionable! Ribbon Seal just needs to wear it with confidence!
I did my best for now. Super zoomed in with my phone so not a great pic but as soon as I stood, he took off so it's the best I have for now. I love the color on those goldfinches
i am an adult with an adult sense of humour
Hehe...fart
Don't you even think about it you lil S Head
oh you just know she's thinking about it
WE GOT A RUNNER!!!!!!!
I made sure to stand in her way but she has figured out that the cardboard barriers we use to block the gates are flimsy and easily knocked over with the right paw swipe...
Comfy kitties.
It has come to my attention that the moderators own some of the cutest pets ive ever seen
I propose an exchange: you get curated images of the critter of your choice, we get images of your critters
its a win-win for everyone
what do you say?
pls say yes
Recent Nibi pic shared by the wildlife rehab that is taking care of her.
Grey fox at wildlife rehab Nibi is at, no name yet.
Red fox named Willow also at same wildlife rehab.
Blizzard has been adopted. Which I'm a bit surprised they let her go without Blizzard but I suppose they're young enough that there should be no problem moving Frosty solo.
Three kitties left!
... someone come adopt this damn cat plz
Hey, Frosty just got adopted. Someone heard my plea!!
It is now all anti squirrel cages cause the little bastards broke another normal feeder
I also put out a hummingbird feeder as well cause I think hummingbirds are cool AF so hopefully we'll get some pics. Last year I didn't buy it was put up mid-season and friggin ants were all over it
I dunno what they are but look at them
That's clearly a bird
Wrong! That's three birds!
Thank you @GoodBoyKaru for informing me of these: the shimaenaga
i mean this speaks for itself
thise cute tilted head looks 😊
Warum machst du Katzengeräusche Bruder, das ein Pferd
ill let you cuddle my squishmallows
that middle one looks exceptionally squishy
love the feeders! we have a million around our house, i just cant get enough of seeing lil critters munching away outside my windows
I wouldn't mind the damn squirrels so much except that they eat WAY more seed than the birds do (so it gets expensive and I have to constantly refill the seed) and they've already broken two bird feeders because the fat bastards either break pieces off or them jumping off the pole knocks them down.
The Anti Squirrel Suet feeder (The one with the bricks of food in it) isn't working well as they just hang onto the pole and grab. I'm doing a bit of...extreme measures to stop them (I'm honestly hoping it doesn't hurt any squirrels as that's not my desire at all but they seem to be smart enough to know where they can and can't land; I've taped a bunch of nails to the squirrel baffle to take away their landing spot). If I do end up with hurt (or even dead) squirrels, I'll take them down but at least for now, the squirrels do seem to recognize that they can't jump from my window onto the baffle anymore.
Infinikitty
I hope you choke on it
sqol
fat boi
Gotcha
Your bird feeders are way cooler than mine 😭