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[Patrick X Tomlinson]

I often see the most beautiful red cardinals near my home. Usually zipping around the garbage can trying to catch flies or other bugs. Blue Jays as well. I was surprised to learn the blue jay lets out a screech that does not match it's beauty. A few years ago a pair of some type of yellow bird made their nest in my backyard during the summer and one of them would dive bomb me each and every time I dared step foot in my own backyard.

 

[Micotil 300]

I just saw my first Snowy Owl a couple weeks ago. Actually, a pair of them. The male was right on the shoulder of the road. I slammed the brakes and exclaimed, "OH HOLY SHIT!" The female was further out in the field. I knew they were big, but not that big. It felt kind of magical. Their eyes are beautiful.

I've been having kind of a rough winter, but that was a bright spot.

 

[Calamity]

I used to own zebra finches when I was younger. Love the mix of patterns on them. Deer spots, zebra stripes.

I would love to have a parrot one day, who knows. The dream bird companion would be a Sectary bird.

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

Just remember - parrots never mature beyond the approximate age of 3 in human terminology. They're lovely, they're entertaining, and they're outright bastards. They also cost a lot, and we're not talking simply the initial cost of cage and bird plus normal upkeep.

RIP old laptop. It once had a keyboard and a functional screen. I have learned to keep electronics out of my Gray's reach thanks to you. Most expensive mental lapse in the 20 years I've owned this feathery jackass. And this is why, should he pass before I do, I will have a canary next.

 

[penebscot]

Just remember - parrots never mature beyond the approximate age of 3 in human terminology. They're lovely, they're entertaining, and they're outright bastards. They also cost a lot, and we're not talking simply the initial cost of cage and bird plus normal upkeep.

RIP old laptop. It once had a keyboard and a functional screen. I have learned to keep electronics out of my Gray's reach thanks to you. Most expensive mental lapse in the 20 years I've owned this feathery jackass. And this is why, should he pass before I do, I will have a canary next.

I've gone through a mouse and 2 keyboards in one year. It's amazing how destructive a little cockatiel can be. She also tries to chew holes in the walls of my poor old house. She has toys but those aren't as much fun because they aren't off-limits. I adore every yellow feather of her eternal toddler self.

 

[SuiSui1]

 

[naaaaiiiiillllll!!!]

Just discovered coturnix quail and how they can be kept as indoor pet birbs and behave like really docile mini-chickens. Love the fact they're shaped like eggs (or kiwis as the last photo shows):

 

[Cats]

 

[mr.moon1488]

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You haven't lived until you've eaten chicken that's so undercooked that it comes out the pot and eats you while random birds fly straight through your digestive tract and fly out your asshole. KFC can't compete.

 

[Gun Safety]

I asked a local pet store about buying a mourning dove and they said I'd have to speak to their manager about getting one, left my name and number. It's been two weeks and they haven't gotten back to me.

 

[skjora]

We don't have a lot of colorful birds around here, so it's fun to see these guys thriving just between the inner city and the industrial area right next to it.

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

Been seeing a bunch of these little twerps in the woods lately. I'd love to put up a picture of my own, but they're too fast for my pitiful old phone camera to focus and snap a picture of them before they vanish into the brush. Yellow rump warblers are freakin' cute.

 

[Gar For Archer]

I asked a local pet store about buying a mourning dove and they said I'd have to speak to their manager about getting one, left my name and number. It's been two weeks and they haven't gotten back to me.

I take it you live somewhere where they aren’t just like… super common wildlife? Where my parents live they’re everywhere, if you really want one you could just go outside and try your best. Of course in North America this is in fact illegal since they are a protected species, so… don’t get caught.

 

[TapewormSalesman]

A pair of these guys (male and female) has been visiting the birdy feeder for most of winter. I wish I had a camera that could zoom in enough to get my own picture. They really hate being watched, though, if there's someone near the window, they immediately fuck off

 

[Miss Misery]

Holy cow I forgot about this thread. I did a bit of birding yesterday and wanted a place to share and here we are!

Spoiler: Two different juvenile bald eagles, trumpeter swans, red tail hawk

Sorry they're fuzzy, my longest lens is kinda shit...

Two-ish year old bald eagle

Year-ish bald eagle (I think, it doesn't resemble a juvenile golden - no white patches on the top wing, the beak is too big, and the tail is mottled, not white and brown)

Red-tailed hawk

Trumpeter swans

Tundra swans and trumpeter swans (and some ducks)

I am so excited about these trumpeter photos because I have reported sightings in my area to the Trumpeter Swan Society for YEARS but have never had a chance to get photos so they've told me that I must be confused and saw tundra swans. Pffth, there is an obvious difference, even if I didn't hear them calling.

(Yes there IS a Trumpeter Swan Society and yes I AM bitter at them. Bird nerd for life!)

 

[Cats]

I like Rare Birds.

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

Tried to get a picture of one of these yellow rumped warblers, but they are super quick. An ancient smart phone camera isn’t sufficient. Oh well, behold the sad effort.

 

[AbyssStarer]

Just saw the first robin of spring in my neck of the woods. Every year when I hear/see the robins come back it's like a spiritual cleanse and I snap into early spring mode.
The intrepid robin came extra early this year, saw him high up in a tree beeping at some starlings. Godspeed, little robin.

 

[Dysnomia]

I often see the most beautiful red cardinals near my home. Usually zipping around the garbage can trying to catch flies or other bugs. Blue Jays as well. I was surprised to learn the blue jay lets out a screech that does not match it's beauty. A few years ago a pair of some type of yellow bird made their nest in my backyard during the summer and one of them would dive bomb me each and every time I dared step foot in my own backyard.

I didn't know about the screech either until they started coming around the yard. We used to have blue jays a lot years ago. But now they are back. They announce themselves with screeches then swoop down and take peanuts I put out for the squirrels.

The sparrows are friendly. But the starlings wait until I go inside most of the time. They dive bomb the sparrows and take their food. They are jerks.

 

[Cats]

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