Poems and Pix

I Love my Pets

Every morning when I go out to refill the feeders

I can’t help to think that I have taken the responsibility

to see for those birds as if they were my pets

Whether is raining, windy, snowing, sleeting, I think of them

and worry if I’m being late to fill their feeders

When I have to go on vacation or away in business

I leave a person in charge to do care for them the same.

They have become a very important part in my life,

as much as my home pets that I love so much

The difference is that all birds are considered my pets

while my cats are loved individually.

When I look at them eating their seeds so eagerly and

excited, pleases me to know that I helped them

procure a meal that will nourish and keep the survival

rate up, not having to starve for lack of habitats where to

find their meals.

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Brown-headed Cowbird (F)

Grey Catbird

House Finch family

Black-crested Titmouse

Northern Mockingbird

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Tags: birds, Black-crested Titmouse, Brown-Headed Cowbird, Brown-Headed Nuthatch, Gray Catbird, House Finch, nature, Northern Mockingbird, photography, photos of birds

22 thoughts on “Poems and Pix”

susanpoozan on July 30, 2014 at 8:19 am said:

You’re a very good chap looking after your birds so kindly.

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- avian101 on July 30, 2014 at 9:28 am said:
  
  Why not? They give me joy and help me posing for my pictures! 😉
  Thanks Susan!
  
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andromeda65 on July 30, 2014 at 8:57 am said:

Lovely sentiment, HJ, you are truly blessed and so are your home and backyard pets because they have you… ❤ ❤ ❤

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- avian101 on July 30, 2014 at 9:30 am said:
  
  Thank you so much A. You’re always so kind! 🙂
  
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  - andromeda65 on July 30, 2014 at 12:18 pm said:
    
    🙂
Bethula on July 30, 2014 at 9:43 am said:

Feeling exactly the same as you do, I do understand you HJ! I’m so happy that bird loving persons like yourself exist on this world to make this world a happier place, more beautiful with bird songs and colourful…
Thank you 🙂

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- avian101 on July 30, 2014 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thanks Beth for your kind words, I know you do understand! 🙂
  
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  - Bethula on July 30, 2014 at 11:10 am said:
    
    🙂 🙂 🙂
45DegreesNorth on July 30, 2014 at 10:00 am said:

I feel the same way as you, H.J.!! I love “taking care of” the birds, helping them along. And I always worry when I’m not here to do it! You are a great man!

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- avian101 on July 30, 2014 at 10:57 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Amy! You are a great woman in my book! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on July 30, 2014 at 10:27 am said:

I am sure your birds are very grateful for your care. They pose so nicely for their pictures.

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- avian101 on July 30, 2014 at 10:59 am said:
  
  Ha,Ha! They joy of seeing them is plenty rewarding. Thanks so much Clare! 🙂
  
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fodrambler on July 30, 2014 at 12:18 pm said:

Great stuff as always HJ. Your pictures are fantastic. 🙂

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- avian101 on July 30, 2014 at 1:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you my friend! 🙂
  
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M-R on July 30, 2014 at 8:02 pm said:

And you love equally all the new generations as they arrive … That little brown-headed cowbird shot is wonderful – as are they all ! But there’s something extra special about the movement seeking firmness of footing …

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- avian101 on July 30, 2014 at 11:23 pm said:
  
  When I shooting, about have of the time I’m observing the birds actions and movements, I can sometimes predict in my mind the next move and I get to shoot the key photo that will tell the viewer what was going on, the static photo tell you the whole action as if saw it happening. Just look with attention at the photos and you’d be able to see the intention for the next move. Try that!
  Thanks you M-R. 🙂
  
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Good Food Everyday on July 31, 2014 at 1:13 am said:

Oh what lovely pictures !

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- avian101 on July 31, 2014 at 8:59 am said:
  
  Thank you L.! 🙂
  
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bkpyett on July 31, 2014 at 5:01 am said:

Delightful in total! Are your cats ever tempted?

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- avian101 on July 31, 2014 at 9:01 am said:
  
  My cats are indoor cats, they just watch from the windows. Thanks Barbara! 🙂
  
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Aquileana on August 6, 2014 at 8:58 pm said:

Excellent post and thank you for sharing your great pics and poems HJ.

Best wishes to you, always, Aquileana 😛

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- avian101 on August 6, 2014 at 11:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot my dear Aquileana! Best wishes to you too! 🙂
  
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