When 'strangers' come to call
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
United States
September 11, 2019 4:07am CST
I confess to bein' a tad obsessed with critters that come to visit my lil sanctuary. Take many pics, from e'ery angle humanly possible. Many're not very cooperative 'f my efforts. 
This lil beauty 'tis a Pine Siskin, a branch 'f the Finch family. Loved watchin' her 's she delicately picked sunflowers, shellin' each carefully. Seems they've a very erratic winterin' behavior, which's prolly why I'd not seen 'em here 'fore. A very grumpy fella came'n gave her the 'what-fer' 'n off they went. Ne'er saw either 'gain, though I watched fer 'em daily.
'lways delighted when these 'strangers' come 'round. Warms my heart that critters feel they can come shelter, food 'n water ~ e'en if'n such's jest fer a lil while.
This lil beauty 'tis a Pine Siskin, a branch 'f the Finch family. Loved watchin' her 's she delicately picked sunflowers, shellin' each carefully. Seems they've a very erratic winterin' behavior, which's prolly why I'd not seen 'em here 'fore. A very grumpy fella came'n gave her the 'what-fer' 'n off they went. Ne'er saw either 'gain, though I watched fer 'em daily.
'lways delighted when these 'strangers' come 'round. Warms my heart that critters feel they can come shelter, food 'n water ~ e'en if'n such's jest fer a lil while.12 people like this
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@JudyEv oh, i recall that pic! brilliant to some bread so's he'd cooperate, lol.
with all 'f the feral cats, such's not to be anymore. makes 'em too easy prey. danged cats...
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
11 Sep 19
most kind 'f ya to say, ms. @JudyEv. yes ma'am, some can be quite tricky. i confess to've cheated a bit that winter (2017) 'n 'd some bird food schtuff (such's this sunflower head) out'n the back deck so 'twas close range.2 people like this
@JudyEv (326275)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 19
@crazyhorseladycx No harm in a bit of cheating. You'd never get anywhere with animal/bird pictures without a bit of cheating. 
Herc made himself this hole in the hay bale but when I wanted a photo he only wanted to talk to me. I had to put some bread in the hole so he'd put his head in while I took a photo. :)
Herc made himself this hole in the hay bale but when I wanted a photo he only wanted to talk to me. I had to put some bread in the hole so he'd put his head in while I took a photo. :)1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
11 Sep 19
thanks :) 'twas close to the window 'n i've a purty good zoom lens, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@Janet357 most humbled by yer comment, hon. no ma'am, though i'm workin' to change out those i've got'n fineartmerica. there folks could get 'em put'n anythin' - canvas, coffee mugs, phone covers, etc.
yes ma'am, they're some 'f my fav's here. ms. judy 'tis quite the photographer herself :) there'd be lots 'f other folks here 'n i believe sell their pics.
most humbled by yer comment, hon. no ma'am, though i'm workin' to change out those i've got'n fineartmerica. there folks could get 'em put'n anythin' - canvas, coffee mugs, phone covers, etc.
yes ma'am, they're some 'f my fav's here. ms. judy 'tis quite the photographer herself :) there'd be lots 'f other folks here 'n i believe sell their pics.1 person likes this
@Janet357 (75656)
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11 Sep 19
@crazyhorseladycx looks like the pictures you see on national geographic. good thing you have a name on it. do you sell it to gettyimages and the likes?
miss carol and my judy's husband are amazing photographers too.
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@yanzalong (18982)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 19
Beautiful bird. Did you take a photo of that?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
11 Sep 19
yepperz, 'tis my picture. taken back'n december 2017.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
11 Sep 19
@yanzalong aw, thanks. she 'twas a beautiful subject :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
11 Sep 19
aw, thanks, ms. val! humbles me greatly to read those words ~ 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
11 Sep 19
thanks, ms. valerie! i hope they come back through these parts 'gain some day. love these lil surprise visitors.
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@just4him (307505)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Sep 19
@crazyhorseladycx I hope they return too. I know they give you lots of pleasure.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
11 Sep 19
yes ma'am :) does that mean we'd be 'birds 'f a feather'? 
this 'twas december 2017. i cheated a bit 'n 'd this sunflower head'n other feeders here'n the outdoor table - close range to the sunroom. 'twas glad 'twas cloudy when they came ('r i saw 'em?) so's i could get some clear pics.
this 'twas december 2017. i cheated a bit 'n 'd this sunflower head'n other feeders here'n the outdoor table - close range to the sunroom. 'twas glad 'twas cloudy when they came ('r i saw 'em?) so's i could get some clear pics.2 people like this
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Sep 19
@crazyhorseladycx Yes I believe we are for sure. Perfect photo, the lighting was really good.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Sep 19
I think you are a stranger magnet lol Though I woke up to lots of birds tweeting this morning, it was a lovely sound.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
13 Sep 19
yes ma'am, i reckon yer partly correct. my lil sanctuary 'ttracts many.1 person likes this
@GreatMartin (23675)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
12 Sep 19
I can't wait to get up in the morning, look out the window and see what joys Mother Nature has brought me for the day--and it is amazing! Every day is different and every day a new creature!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
12 Sep 19
me, too! e'en the 'regulars' warm my heart. i'd a pair 'f ravens out'n the pasture the other day, a flock 'f crows yesterday. wonderful to see 'em both.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
26 Sep 19
'twas wonderful she 'twas so close (right out the window, lol). thanks :)
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
13 Sep 19
most kind 'f ya to say, ms. nevena. i do love takin' pics 'n when the subjects're so great, 'tis hard to resist.1 person likes this
