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| Female Finch |
The Finch. These are just a few of our feathered friends that visit us daily. We have several types of feeders to attract different types of birds, which we get a good variety of. Even though my favorite bird is the Gambel's Quail, I love all birds.
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| Male Finch sweet talking to the female Finch |
In the beginning I was really surprised how quickly the birds arrived - and continue to do so in groups. I think the word got out that there is free food and water at Rocki's Resort (
that's what hubby calls our back yard)
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| Young male Finch |
Not only do our feathered friends enjoy food, water and baths, but also a nice little patio with a misting system to keep them nice and cool. We also have our
Tibetan Prayer Flags all around the patio. Prayers are carried by the wind to others, and now the birds are blessed and carry them on their wings where ever they go.
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| "Look, it's Rocki...and she has more food!" |
Kuan Yin (
female buddha of compassion) is a standing statue in our back yard and the birds love her. Everyday as I tend to our feathered friends, I also hose down the patio and make sure Kuan Yin is clean.
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| Male Gila Woodpecker |
Okay, so this is not a finch, but I just thought I would include Woody. It's hard to see it, but Male Gila Woodpeckers have a bright red cap on the crown of their head. As with most of my patio pics, I have to take them through the arcadia screen door. He loves the peanut butter suet and definitely enjoys it. I can't tell you how excited I was when he first came to our patio - and when I identified him!
Hope you enjoyed this little visit of our Finch friends. And Woody too of course. Who knows, maybe the next time you see a bird it might be carrying wings of compassion.
Peace,
Rocki
