Sunday, May 11, 2014

Guard Duty

This pretty male oriole likes to hide in the lilac bush and wait for other birds to come to the hummingbird feeder and then jump out at them and scare them away.
I guess he thinks it belongs to him alone. Sure is fun to watch but I thwarted his attempts by adding
another feeder.












This is the beautiful Mother's Day card I received from my son and daughter-in-law.
What makes this more special is that my daughter-in-law makes these cards herself!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

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11 comments:

  1. AndyMay 11, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    He's a very colourful guy. Have a happy Mother's Day!

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  2. EG CameraGirlMay 11, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    Very nice photos of the oriole!

    How nice to have such a creative daughter!

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  3. KateMay 11, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    That male bird is beautiful, but like so many colourful male animals in the kingdom, he's too full of himself. And, aren't you clever to thwart his terrritorial efforts. Your daughter-in-law is very clever!! And creative!! I'd like to be able to do that, too, but patience is not one of my many virtues! Have a great day!

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  4. SharonMay 11, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I love that bold little bird!
    That card is simply gorgeous! What a little work of art.

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  5. glendaMay 11, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Good plan to add another feeder to the mix. My daughter and I make cards but nothing as fancy as this.

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  6. MersadMay 11, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Wonderfully hidden and photographed. Love the nice green colors.

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  7. KathyMay 11, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    I'm not sure I've ever seen an oriole. They're rare around our feeders. That box/card is wonderful. Since your DIL makes them, you must have a wonderful collection.

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  8. RandyMay 11, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful bird and that is one awesome card.

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  9. William KendallMay 11, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    A distinguished looking bird!

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  10. LowellMay 12, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Love the bird and love the card and you have a fine DIL!

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  11. hamiltonMay 12, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    Now that I think about it, it's been years since I last saw/heard an oriole. A shame as they are so colourful.

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