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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Partying is for the birds

Today I moved a bird feeder that was in a remote corner of the yard and placed it next to the established popular hangout to see what would happen. It was as though a new nightclub opened and there was no bouncer to control the influx of partiers that wanted in. 

Stop shaking the dance floor guys! I'm gonna fall off!!!

There, that's better. Boys on one side and girls on the other.

What the??????? INCOMING!!

Stick with me Stella, I'll protect you.

Look at this rogue sparrow, would ya? Who let him in? The nerve. Nobody talk to him.

AND STAY OUT!

Stop flappin' your wings and get a grip, woman!

That new hangout is sinful. As the resident cardinal I'll pray for their gluttonous ways.

While those idiots are jockeying for position at the new club, I'm gonna grab all the juicy morsels from the old place. 

I'M OLD ENOUGH TO GET IN!! I SWEAR!!!

Sharing with World Bird Wednesday and Rural Thursday.


Edit: Thanks, Hilary for selecting this for Post of the Week! What an honor!!!


49 comments:

  1. HilaryJune 12, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Gail this is adorable. Great photos and clever captions. Thanks for the smiles.

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  2. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Great narrative to go with these photos!
    The photos themselves are terrific.
    You've got some great entertainment in your yard.

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  3. BarbaraJune 12, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    So cute!! What a beautiful feeder - I can't believe they didn't go to it before. Love the cardinal!

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  4. TexWisGirlJune 12, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    this was the funniest post i've seen in a long, long time! busting out laughing all the way through!!!

    thank you, gail!!! :)

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  5. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyJune 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    That's excellent, Gail. Love your commentary. Excellent shots. I have to keep my feeder outside the yard lest the cats and dogs find the bird feeder feeding them. :P

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  6. AnonymousJune 12, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    This is so funny, Gail! And the birds are adorable.

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  7. Brian KingJune 12, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    LMAO! That's pretty darn funny! The cardinal was a nice touch! Great shots, too!

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  8. TaborJune 13, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Very clever and as a bird lover I so enjoyed the photos! Congrats on your POTW!

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  9. JustineJune 13, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    these are so fantastic, what amazing birds to have on your doorstep and you have photographed them so beautifully. Good luck going back to work too!

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  10. LindaJune 13, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    That was funny! The photos were great, and the conversations you overheard make for better viewing than most TV shows! Thoroughly enjoyable!

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  11. KathyJune 13, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    What cute pictures! And the commentary is delightful!

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  12. DianneJune 13, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    this is a absolute delight!!
    I love the cardinal
    and the incoming shot
    and the over the fence bouncer shot

    congrats on POTW
    so worthy :)

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  13. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Hahahaha!
    That was great...I'm always happy to find other oeople that put words in animals mouths (beaks), because not everyone does you know.
    Those are great captures too (I'll have to look at them on my computer, I'm on my phone now).

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  14. DeannaJune 13, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Oh this definitely made my morning happier. The pictures are great, but the story is brilliant!! The "cardinal" really cracked me up. Thanks for starting my day off with a laugh.

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  15. TexWisGirlJune 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    congrats on your POTW!!! very well deserved!!!

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  16. StarlaJune 13, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    HAHA!! I enjoyed the narrative as much as the photos!!

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  17. KerryJune 13, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Spectacular photos and soooo funny! Congrats on the POTW!

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  18. hootnonnyJune 13, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Hilarious! If I didn't have a rodent phobia, I'd have a bird feeder!

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  19. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    What a funny post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  20. Charlotte WilsonJune 13, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Gail,
    thanks for making me laugh today! I needed that. I think you are in the wrong field as far as your new job goes. You need to be writing comedy.

    ♥charlotte

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  21. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Your photos had me smiling this morning.. I just loved them. I have lots of birds at my feeder but it is so hard to get a shot of them. The minute I touch my sliding glass door the fly away. Even if I don't open it. Crazy birds. I guess there just shy..

    HOpe you are having a great week..

    Hugs~

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  22. NancyJune 13, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Lol! Your captions are so cute! xoxo

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  23. mickJune 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Great photos and clever captions

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  24. Nadine, Chewy and LilibellJune 13, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Loved the captions, LOL!!!!

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  25. ReenaJune 13, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Congrats on the POTW! Very well deserved. Loved all your captions!

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  26. likeschocolateJune 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    WoW! Not only am I impressed with your photos, but with the variety of birds that you have in your backyard. Fantastic!

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  27. photowannabeJune 13, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I'm here from Hilary's blog and am so glad I came.
    I love your photos and the captions that go with them.
    We used to have doves trying to land on our bird feeder too. they were never too successful and the seed would fly everywhere.

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  28. the wild magnoliaJune 13, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I enjoyed my visit today, as much as the hungry little peeps. Excellent pictures, beautiful birds.

    I pray life changes up, in a good way, for you retire.

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  29. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Wow wow wow! Fabulous shots!

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  30. Lisa GordonJune 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    This is too funny, Gail!!
    Ao wonderfully put together.
    Thank you for the smiles!
    xo.

    P.S. Congratulations on "Post of the Week!"
    So truly well-deserved.

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  31. CameraCruiseJune 14, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Wonderful post, love your photos and text.
    Congrats on your POTW.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Mette

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  32. LindyLouMacJune 14, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Photos and narrative were delightful, what sort of birds are the little red chested ones Gail? Also do you mind if I copy your comment above, it says it all so succinctly. :)

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  33. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJune 14, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    So much drama!! Great shots :-)

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  34. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJune 14, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Ha! What a wonderful series. The photos are stand-alone beautiful, but your captions are the icing on the cake. The cardinal photo and caption steal the show!

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  35. DaveJune 15, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    Hi Gail. A great blog. I enjoyed you comments with the pictures. Congratulations to you for Hilary's POTW - Dave

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  36. NancyJune 15, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Thank you for sharing at Rural Thursdays this week. xoxo

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  37. farmerJune 15, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Loving your blog so I'm following along.
    I seen my first cardinal just two weeks ago,they are very pretty and more vibrant then expected,they are pretty rare around these parts.

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  38. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    OMGosh, Gail, you got me ROFLMBO w/ this one, esp the resident Cardinal & 'I'll pray for their gluttonous ways!' too funny, just too funny!!!

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  39. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    ps thank you for the support on the blog name change... not sure if it'll ever happen, but maybe =)

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  40. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessJune 15, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    WOW, I am blown away by your talent and eye for photography. I know I will enjoy visiting your blog. Amazing!

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  41. SandyCarlsonJune 15, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Very nice nightclub! Beautiful images.

    Thanks for visiting!

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  42. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 15, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    This is so wonderful! You definitely deserved the honor. We had fun watching backyard birds at our kids' last week!

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  43. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJune 16, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Good to see you are able to enjoy capturing wonderful bird series again in your own yard.

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  44. tinajoJune 16, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Haha, this cracked me up - and the bird pics are great! :-)

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  45. Ghost WriterJune 16, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I love the PIOUS Cardinal. It is good to see you doing so well Belle. I still stop by just to see how things are with you.

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  46. rainfield61June 16, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    There comes a police in red uniform.

    It looks so serious.

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  47. bethJune 16, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    so funny....so fun !!!
    great bird chattering going on with terrific photos !!
    xo

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  48. LmkazmierczakJune 16, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Enjoyed the antics♫♪

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  49. MichelleJune 19, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Lol...this is too cute!!!

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