Happy Group of Friends # 1

It’s very delightful and rewarding to see a variety of birds coming to my backyard and enjoying moments of partaking a good meal in company of their avian friends.

This would not happen if it wasn’t for the only alternative for all of them if they do not behave in a friendly way they would most likely have to leave hungry. Let me explain this… I’ve noticed that in occasions a species of birds may act in a bullish way to start with at the feeders but soon after in matter of few minutes, you see them sharing a feeder calmly.

I imagine that there must be a silent code for those birds which they have to comply soon. that is if they want to eat. If they do not they have to face the other birds which will proceed to pester them until they have to leave and continue their flight without sating their hunger.

Precious moments are when I see a mixture of species not even from the same family of birds just making room for the other fellows in a friendly way.

Of course, like in any group gathering whether they are humans, mammals, birds, etc. Always exist the possibility for disputes or disagreements and sometimes even go as far as physical fights. But when it comes to feeding or getting any kind of nourishment they usually opt for sharing with the rest in a pacific way.

These are satisfactions I get beside shooting pictures. I observe their habits and behaviors and get to know what later I always convey to you through my posts.

Photo Gallery

Northern Mockingbird

Mourning Dove

House Finch

American Goldfinch (M)

Eastern Bluebird (M)

Brown-headed Cowbird (M)

Northern Cardinal (M) and American Goldfinch (M)

American Goldfinch (M&F)

House Finch (M)

Goldfinch pair and House Finch

House Finch (M)

Red-winged Blackbird (M)

Chipping Sparrow

Northern Cardinal (M)

Tags: American Goldfinch, Brown-Headed Cowbird, Chipping Sparrow, Eastern Bluebird, House Finch, Mourning Dove, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, Red-Winged Blackbird

20 thoughts on “Happy Group of Friends # 1”

susanpoozan on April 29, 2015 at 9:38 am said:

Your birds are so colourful, I don’t know which I like best.

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- avian101 on April 29, 2015 at 11:13 am said:
  
  Thank you Susan! You can love them all! 🙂
  
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westerner54 on April 29, 2015 at 11:13 am said:

What great observations you make – it’s such an perfect example of how important it is for us to take the time to sit and watch. Thanks.

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- avian101 on April 29, 2015 at 11:15 am said:
  
  Thank you Cindy! I like your comment! 🙂
  
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kathydoremus on April 29, 2015 at 11:42 am said:

Lovely collection. 🙂

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- avian101 on April 29, 2015 at 11:47 am said:
  
  Thank you Kathy! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on April 29, 2015 at 6:21 pm said:

You really do have some colourful visitors. Lovely pictures today.

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- avian101 on April 29, 2015 at 6:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you my friend! 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on April 29, 2015 at 8:12 pm said:

What a beautiful mixture of colour, highlighting the multicultural aspect in nature.

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- avian101 on April 29, 2015 at 11:11 pm said:
  
  That’s a happy group of friends! Thanks Ashley! 🙂
  
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donna213 on April 29, 2015 at 8:43 pm said:

I like bird groupings too. You have to wonder what they are thinking of each other?

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- avian101 on April 29, 2015 at 11:13 pm said:
  
  Just like when you go to a restaurant! Thanks Donna! 🙂
  
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Jane on April 30, 2015 at 2:27 am said:

Gorgeous collection! My favourite will always be the bluebird (the colour of the sky) but they are all lovely. The goldfinch and the cardinal certainly make a bright couple in one of the pics. 🙂

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- avian101 on April 30, 2015 at 10:19 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Jane! 🙂
  
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Rolling Harbour on May 1, 2015 at 5:57 am said:

That’s a wonderfully colourful bunch of birds…! RH

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- avian101 on May 1, 2015 at 10:38 am said:
  
  Thanks so much RH! 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on May 3, 2015 at 9:11 pm said:

Fabulous gallery, H.J.! Thank you for always sharing your observations with us and giving us an education as well as a pleasurable viewing experience. 🙂

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- avian101 on May 3, 2015 at 10:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you Amy! That’s great review! 🙂
  
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christybharath on May 6, 2015 at 1:55 pm said:

Beautiful, I heard a woodpecker crib about the weather or the general noise today and it felt like home. I can’t imagine the joy you must feel. Good for you!

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- avian101 on May 9, 2015 at 9:56 am said:
  
  It’s a very rewarding feeling to hear or see a beautiful creature!Thanks Christy! 🙂
  
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