Excitement From my Deck

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

October 1, 2022 2:31pm CST

That time of the year. I start feeding the fall and winter birds. I put out the whole unsalted peanuts on the deck. My two favorite birds are the Blue Jays and the Cardinals and the Mourning Doves. I always remember the phone calls from my Dad and the conversations about the red birds. I also enjoy seeing Woodpeckers, and many other species that show up. I managed to capture four Blue Jays for this photo. Was inside, behind the glass doors. The gorgeous red Cardinals come very early and then very late in the day. A challenge to get photos but I will eventually get more to share. Photo is mine.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Oct 22

They are beautiful birds

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Oct 22

@CarolDM I don’t know why we don’t have more birds. I finally took my feeder away.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 22

@RubyHawk Some areas are like that. It could be many reasons. Maybe someone sprays in the area. Insectisides perhaps. Stray cats are predators.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 22

Yes they are. I really look forward to this time of year to enjoy them.

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@DevMrSamEleazar (14164)

• Philippines

2 Oct 22

wow this is a very high definition photo

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Thank you, I take most with my iPhone. I was inside taking this one.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

@DevMrSamEleazar So kind of you. Birds can be very challenging to photograph.

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@DevMrSamEleazar (14164)

• Philippines

2 Oct 22

@CarolDM you are welcome. oh I see, IPhone have great camera but still you have great precision

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@jobelbojel (36791)

• Philippines

2 Oct 22

They are beautiful birds! I love seeing them on your yard!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Thanks, I enjoy them too as you can tell.

@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Oct 22

They are really beautiful birds. Thanks for sharing the picture.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

I agree and you are very welcome.

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@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 Oct 22

The birds in this post look nice.

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@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

2 Oct 22

@CarolDM You are welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 22

Thanks I enjoy them very much.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

2 Oct 22

@CarolDM I bet the birds are very active. I can understand why it would be hard to get photos of them. it sounds like you are very busy with them.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

3 Oct 22

@CarolDM I bet you can watch them for hours. Do the cats watch them for hours too or would they rather take their naps.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Oct 22

@Hannihar I do watch them for hours. They watch and then go to sleep.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

They are especially when the peanuts come out. I enjoy them very much.

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@shaggin (74988)

• United States

2 Oct 22

I think this is a pretty nice photo! It definitely can be tricky to get good shots with as quickly as they move. I just saw a blue jay in my yard yesterday for the first time since they flew south for the winter.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Blue Jays don’t migrate here. They stay year round. I enjoy seeing them and love their blue color. Birds are a challenge to be photograph.

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@ptrikha_2 (49753)

• India

2 Oct 22

The Birds above look so cute ! Quite a sight to watch ! You would be busy for some time now to capture the photographs of the visiting birds.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

They are beautiful in my opinion. I love to watch them in the backyard and deck. It does keep me busy and that is a good thing.

@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

1 Oct 22

Awesome shot. I wish I could see them in person but they won't come to the dry southwest.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 22

Thank you. I wish you could see them as well.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

2 Oct 22

That was a great shot.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Thanks it was a challenge.

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@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Oct 22

Lovely photo it looks like they're having a conference and everyone flew in to get together

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Thanks. They love the peanuts. There were two on the privacy fence waiting.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Oct 22

Those are such pretty birds. What a lovely shot you captured.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Thanks. I enjoy watching them each year.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

2 Oct 22

That one I would print and frame

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Thank you so much, what a compliment.

@MarieCoyle (59105)

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1 Oct 22

I used to live where there were a lot of Blue Jays and Cardinals. The Blue Jays at my feeder were extremely territorial. They didn't want any other birds there at all, even most of their own fellow Blue Jays. I had to shut the feeder down when they started murdering littler birds who came to eat. In the end I was just scattering some bird seed on the ground, and the fighting eased up somewhat. Glad you can enjoy the birds, I do like to watch them, too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 22

There are bad sides to most birds. I look forward to seeing these birds every year. I know of their aggression but so far they are happy with the peanuts. I don’t have any small birds this time of the year. This is why I feed peanuts, I don’t want to attract the sparrows that kill the bluebirds as well as the babies in the spring. I never put out seed for this very reason.

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

1 Oct 22

Four blue jays, you supplied the munchies, all they need now is a deck of cards for a fun Saturday night.

I My favorite bird, to watch, to see in flight, and to listen to is the cardinal, in particular the male cardinal. He is so bright and pretty. I also adore swans, they are so majestic when they are on the water and float past you. My heart skips a beat when I see them.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 22

I couldn’t resist sharing these four blue beauties. Love the blue color. But like you, the cardinals are a favorite. I have seen several and will get photos soon.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Oct 22

Blue jays are obnoxious, and I believe they sometimes eat smaller birds' eggs, but I love them. They were a part of my early childhood here in California. In Chicago, I use to watch the robins, cardinals, and sparrows (and of course, squirrels) from my desk.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Oct 22

@CarolDM It sounds like you've really gotten to know the habits of your various feathered friends! I had forgotten that robins prefer worms to yummy seeds and nuts.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Oct 22

@CarolDM I sometimes put seed on my balcony raining. I miss the doves. I don't know where they have gone to.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

@TheHorse I have learned about many over the years. And many new ones show up this time of the year, probably passing through. And not many will feed the birds especially in the fall and winter.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

2 Oct 22

Great photo. I always enjoy the birds too. Have a wonderful Sunday.

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@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

2 Oct 22

Aww, so nice!

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@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)

• Rupert, Idaho

2 Oct 22

Very nice picture, they are pretty birds

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@Beestring (15373)

• Hong Kong

2 Oct 22

Blue Jays are beautiful.

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