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Jan 10, 2012 06:39:30   #
AnnMurrey Loc: Ohio
 
My first attempt at a flying bird...



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Jan 10, 2012 06:42:08   #
AnnMurrey Loc: Ohio
 
This fella was always bumping into the window.



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Jan 10, 2012 07:35:31   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
Janice wrote:
My additions


Janice - we have one of these woodpeckers at our suet regularly!

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Jan 10, 2012 09:49:42   #
modest genius Loc: joshua tree park CA
 
So many birds..So little time

Soaring gull
Soaring gull...

Mission Accomplished
Mission Accomplished...

Luncheon on the fly
Luncheon on the fly...

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Jan 10, 2012 10:03:52   #
Blake Loc: Alfred NY
 
I would like to add a couple more. These were taken a while ago

I'm leaving!..lets go!!!!
I'm leaving!..lets go!!!!...

I'll swim if I want to, By God!!!
I'll swim if I want to, By God!!!...

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Jan 10, 2012 10:21:31   #
Fifty-Fifty Loc: Arkansas
 
Ok my additions to the flock, the hummer out the window , the eagle a mile down the road or so the buzzard well thats a self portrait







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Jan 10, 2012 11:44:04   #
imntrt1 Loc: St. Louis
 
tilde531 wrote:
imntrt1 wrote:
I'm not too sure just how "domesticated" Oliver is - he sure thinks he runs this household. He is just finishing up his breakfast of Buckwheat Pancakes. He eats lots o people food - his favorites are scrambled eggs - Spaghetti - corned beef hash etc. He is a mashed potato freak too. He is my second parrot, as I had an African gray that sadly got spooked by the dog and flew out an open patio door - never to be seen again. They are a lot of work but are a very rewarding companion. In the summer I sometimes put him in a carrier and he gets to ride on my motorcycle with me - He loves it.
I'm not too sure just how "domesticated"... (show quote)

On the motorcycle!? No way!! Too cool... bet it feels like he's flyin' without the effort or danger :)

I once reluctantly had a cockateil... given to my toddler daughter at the time. It was against my wishes because I KNEW it'd become mine to tend to... but yanno? Peaches was a sweetie. I'd let her loose to run the house at will during the day when the kids were in school and she became a great companion. Funny thing... loved baths in the sink but not to get her head wet!

She eventually was set free. She'd go out during the day and come home in the evenings and get right into her pen to be taken inside. That went on for about a week and a half... and one day, she did a double loop... squeaked her "good byes" and off she went. :)
quote=imntrt1 I'm not too sure just how "dom... (show quote)


I've heard of people training their parrots to come to their call and then letting them fly around. I once had the African Gray on the patio in a cage and when I went outside I noticed a hawk in a nearby tree eying him as a lunch possibility. I try to keep the wings clipped to a point where they cannot fly away (I had been putting it off with the escaped Gray, sadly). If I can find it in my files I will attach a photo of Oliver in his carrier on the back of my first cruiser motorcycle. I certainly get some strange looks when sitting at stop lights when people realize there is a parrot on the bike behind me. If I go up to his cage and ask him, "Do you want to go on a motorcycle ride Oliver?" He immediately jumps on my extended hand, ready to go. I just did an exhaustive search and cannot find the photos - If I locate them I will forward one to you or post it here.

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Jan 10, 2012 11:54:16   #
LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)
 
tilde531 wrote:
I'm SO sorry it's taken me a couple of days extra to get this posted.... I'll accept the blame and punishment without complaint as they are deserved! *blush*

Anyway, this week's theme for the the 52 weeks=52 pics Challenge is:

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Many of you have been asking about the new theme and illness has kept me away for a few days making me late in posting. I'm thinking of asking another member to be my backup when these things happen... will keep you posted (and if you're interested, please contact me in PM. Thanks!)

The Rules are: there aren't any. This is a Challenge, geared towards giving us an opportunity to get out there and shoot with fresh eyes and perspective. The motivation and reward is intrinsic to the experience itself... (and the kudos and congratulations of fellow participants surely doesn't hurt!) *snickers*

Good Luck and Happy Shooting!
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Here is my entry taken just yesterday on a walkabout in Pocomoke City, Maryland at the Riverfront.
I'm SO sorry it's taken me a couple of days extra ... (show quote)


Hey Tilde, glad your feeling better.
Here's some pictures I took Sunday.







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Jan 10, 2012 12:05:38   #
Janice Loc: Kentucky
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
Janice wrote:
My additions


Janice - we have one of these woodpeckers at our suet regularly!


the red-bellied woodpecker - lol - I was so excited when I saw his tongue - silly I know, but it excited me!

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Jan 10, 2012 12:29:48   #
Unclewiggley Loc: Winter Haven, FL
 
Her is one I took at my daughter's house last summer.

Follow the leader
Follow the leader...

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Jan 10, 2012 22:23:04   #
Judy Cronin Loc: KENTUCKY
 
This summer was ok with photos...but my next will be better. I am learning so much from each one of you and fantastic photos.







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Jan 10, 2012 22:26:20   #
Judy Cronin Loc: KENTUCKY
 
Love your hummingbird shot. More info please.
Fifty-Fifty wrote:
Ok my additions to the flock, the hummer out the window , the eagle a mile down the road or so the buzzard well thats a self portrait

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Jan 10, 2012 22:34:10   #
Blake Loc: Alfred NY
 
Unclewiggley wrote:
Her is one I took at my daughter's house last summer.


Unclewiggley,
What state does your daughter live in. These turkey have the markins of eastern birds. They are beautiful birds

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Jan 10, 2012 22:56:28   #
TraceyG Loc: SW, Fl.
 
Fifty-Fifty wrote:
Ok my additions to the flock, the hummer out the window , the eagle a mile down the road or so the buzzard well thats a self portrait


The eagle is stunning!

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Jan 10, 2012 23:00:21   #
jkm757 Loc: San Diego, Ca.
 
Humming birds seem to be popular. Here's a few of mine.







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