My Photos of Birds # 29

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Imagine this: I had an appointment with my new primary MD for semestral check-up and then when I returned, these tthree Sandhill Cranes where on my front lawn. I was real elated to see this! Of course, I grabbed my camera before they flew away. I went outside and started to shoot my camera. In my mind I had the idea to lure them to stay longer. I asked my son Tyler to bring some seeds for birds. on the driveway of my garages. Just walk casually and don’t look at their eyes, but make sure that they see you place the seeds, then retreat back. They made sure we were at a safe distance, and one by one decided to venture…They loved the seeds! Next refills, we approached closer, they didn’t mind at all. These “three musketeers” stayed for over two hours! You have to chance to see me on the last photo, fully retired and a bit overweight, I’m sporting a full beard too. – H.J.

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16 thoughts on “My Photos of Birds # 29”

shoreacres on November 30, 2022 at 7:55 am said:

So. While I spend hours driving back roads and visiting nature preserves hoping for just a glimpse of these birds (which I hear on a daily basis, but never see), here you are: feeding them on your driveway. Good gracious!

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 30, 2022 at 8:22 am said:
  
  You are funny, Linda! They did that for about 4 days, coming twice a day, started by 2, then 3 until 7! and they brought about a dozen ibis along with them! I had to publish this on my blog… Thank you, dear.! 🙂
  
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DeWetsWild on November 30, 2022 at 10:14 am said:

Nice to see you with your long-legged neighbours, H.J!

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 30, 2022 at 3:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you, D. I don’t have to look for them! 🙂
  
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jfwknifton on November 30, 2022 at 10:48 am said:

Stunning birds, and what a dashing figure you are!

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 30, 2022 at 3:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, John. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on November 30, 2022 at 11:19 am said:

Oh, what a thrill! Glad the seeds worked to lure them to stay a while. Looks like your new home was a good choice!

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 30, 2022 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Jane. All was a reunion of friends. We did that for 4 or five days. 🙂
  
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sv-anui.com on November 30, 2022 at 3:40 pm said:

We can hear your excitement in your post, HJ. Beautiful and nice to see you too!

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 30, 2022 at 6:56 pm said:
  
  You are right, Chris.Thank you! 🙂
  
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tanjabrittonwriter on November 30, 2022 at 7:11 pm said:

That’s a wonderful kind of visitation, H.J. I can only dream of cranes in our front yard. I’m sure you will never forget these special moments.

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 1, 2022 at 12:25 pm said:
  
  It was an incredible experience that I won’t forget. Definitely! Thank you very much, Tanja. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on November 30, 2022 at 7:19 pm said:

Oh, how exciting, HJ! These are excellent shots including the cheerful one of you 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 1, 2022 at 12:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, Clare. 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on November 30, 2022 at 9:00 pm said:

A wonderful gift from God for you HJ, coming home to these beauties on your lawn. That is something very wonderful and special my friend 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 1, 2022 at 12:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you, my friend, I appreciate this comment very much. 🙂
  
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