I have to admit I have officially become a “bird nerd!”
After sharing Happy, My Blue Bird of Happiness yesterday (well officially an Indigo Bunting, but I like to give most everyone a name), and sharing what a stand out he is among the crowd, I thought I’d share some more of my feathered friends with you today from our little backyard sanctuary.
From hummingbirds that are only about an inch and a half long…
to Woody, the Pileated Woodpecker who is about a foot and a half long…
our backyard is just chirping with charming chatterboxes.
Here is where we all hang out. I took a few pictures very early yesterday morning, while the dew was still dancing and the sun was just summoning its presence for the day.
Our back deck is southern facing, so it is warmed up quickly when the sun rises and is shaded by late afternoon when the sun is hottest.
I am still patiently waiting for the birds to discover they can bathe in the bird bath.
And when the sun gets too hot, we can round the bend to the side of the house for shade…
where it is undercover, and we can sit in cushioned comfort.
Even Charlie likes a break from the sunshine sometimes.
The birds come out rain…
or shine.
Mr Rose-Breasted Grosbeak always dresses for breakfast and dinner in his finest formal wear…
and carefully watches over the little Mrs.
There are many more – the sparrows and cowbirds, the bluejays and the goldfinches, the warblers and the nuthatches. There is a wide variety of woodpeckers and a huge extended family of mourning doves. An occasional blackbird stops by, the robins romp about, and we are always excited to see a Baltimore Oriole hang out for a while.
We sure love our winged wanderers and welcome them with wonderment.
I hope you enjoyed this little glimpse before you fly away to go about your day.
Cherish the moments!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
PS – If you too flock to the flight of fledglings, check out my blogging friend, Kathy’s site: Backyard Bird Nerd. Kathy regularly posts photos of the birds that are lucky enough to call her backyard home.
Birds are so much fun to watch, although I have to admit I’m not too happy with those birds who’ve been nesting in the carport and leaving “calling cards” all over my little black car. All in all, though, I enjoyed this visit to your porch. Love the “Porch Rules”. 🙂
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This images are just stunning. Really wonderful shots Jodi.
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Thank you Sylvia – it is such a little piece of heaven on earth for me in this great big crazy world 🙂
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Absolutely delightful. A haven of peace and tranquility. And the pics. are smashing too!
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Thank you so very much Arkenaten! We all have our little special piece on this great big earth – eh? 🙂
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Your art and photography are amazing! Hope to see you sometime soon!
Love, Cindy
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Thank you so much Cindy! I miss you and can’t wait to see you!!! ❤
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Lovely! (K)
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Thanks K!
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Fantastic shots and such a calming spot! Of course the Baltimore Orioles are the best (but that pretty much goes without saying). Woo, do the pileated woodpeckers get that close, or do you have an amazing lens? In our experience they tend to be shy and stay in the trees. Sometimes close enough to get a glimpse of but not much more than a glimpse! Sweet images, thanks for sharing. Happy Friday! 💜
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Gotta admit those Baltimore orioles are beauties! We don’t see a lot of them so they are special. And Woody – isn’t that unreal??!!! He is VERY skiddish and hard to get a shot of. This one is actually a bit blurry as it is through my glass door to the deck. He was about 12 feet away and as you can see from his face very startled to see me. He comes at least twice a day to the deck but any slight movement or sighting of me has him fleeing. He can be a bit of s bully too to the smaller woodpeckers. I think he almost looks prehistoric eh? Like a dinosaur. Happy Friday Laura loo!
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He does look prehistoric!! I’m also wondering if being up on your deck is the issue with your birdbath. Not all creatures are as gregarious and outgoing as you and your family lol! But not sure how high up your deck is……if there could be a spot off deck where you could still see it easily, but the birds felt a bit safer? And then maybe once they got used to the birdbath, you could bring it closer? Just a thought, I know you’re dying for them to find it.
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I thought that too about the bird bath, but I have seen a cowbird take a drink. And they are certainly all here all the time eating LOL! I think you are right about needing to move it (at least for a while). You are too funny about the gregarious outgoing family comment – is it that obvious?!! 🙂
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Haha yes it is. It would take a very long time for me to get used to the activity at your house. You’re in a beautiful setting, I would wanna enjoy the peace and quiet and sketch everything in sight lol. I hope that if you do move it, that it helps. It seems like you have trees all around, and I bet that’ll really help them to be brave and explore it!
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Oh it is not as active as you think – lots of down time! I did move the bird bath down into the yard under a tree, so we’ll see what happens 🙂
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Beautiful bird photos, Jodi! I think my favorite is the yellow bird, Baltimore Orioles. Your hummingbird looks just like my hummingbirds. One year I had a group of orange hummingbirds. They were very pretty but they were mean and greedy little rascals. Your deck is just beautiful! I love the way it wraps around the house.
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Mr. Oriole is SOOO striking – I agree!
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About the only birds I see here (besides hummingbirds) are sparrows and pigeons. Certainly not striking in their beauty but still fun to watch.
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If I were a bird at your place, Jodi, I would not dare sit somewhere, or even dare to take a bath on your veranda ( may be I even wont find the bath, would think it is for the owners of the place). It is all so beautiful and excellently arranged and cared for, I would be afraid I let a little birds dropping fall onto a spot where you would then be angry with me.
Wonderful Fotos, great Environment, and so sweet birds. Thanks for the lasting impressions.
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Awh! How sweet of you! I am happy to share the space with the birds – there is always bird “droppings” on the railing and seeds on the porch. I’m not into perfection – so no worries. The thing I love most about my home is who I share it with – people and the wildlife. That is what makes a house a home 🙂
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Yes, I saw the inscription on the board. Beautifully written, can call it calligrafic. Thanks.
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Wonderful captures and love your porch, what a great place to relax and unwind daily. Oh, and welcome to the bird nerd “club”, Jodi! 🙂
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LOL! Thanks Donna – this birdy stuff kinda sneaks up on you as you get “older” eh?! LOL! I used to make fun of my in laws when I was younger. Now it IS me! 🙂
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Me too! LOL 😉
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lol!
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OH this is great! I want to sit on your porch with you and take in these lovely birds! Thanks for sharing!
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Come visit!!
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Planning to!! 🙂 Will you be around the end of July?
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The last week I will be away at GFC (Girlfriend Camp) :), but otherwise around.
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amazing photos of these gorgeous birds. What a lovely area to sit and relax and watch for them! Beatufiul
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Thanks – they make it lovely! 🙂
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yes for sure
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Not only are your photos gorgeous, but your home is perfect and exquisite! What a piece of paradise you’ve got there!
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Oh T – very not perfect, but it is our little piece of paradise – mainly because of those we share it with! (PS Hey – do you purposely have comments turned off lately?) 🙂
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I’m embarrassed to show you how run down parts of our property is (our woodshed is in dire need of painting!). 😉 You have no idea how lovingly and admiringly I stared at the picture of your deck. LOL!
Yes, I’ve been so swamped lately, and I am such a compulsively replier to comments on my blog, that I decided to shut comments down to buy myself more time. I’m trying to get another agent (mine quit last summer) and have so much writing and art I need to do that something had to give. I almost decided to close the blog and just stick with Instagram but many of my blog friends are not on IG yet. I’d miss you guys!
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Oh – good to hear and know – and i can ASSURE you we have PLENTY of areas like you describe also – ASSURE YOU! 🙂 No sweat!!!
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Nothing wrong with being a bird nerd! Love the pictures Jodi, especially the Baltimore Oriole! Happy Friday my friend! 🙂
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he is a beauty – eh?! Thanks Terry!
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If this is being a bird nerd – then you have got to keep being one!! Gorgeous photos Jodi!!! 🙂
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LOL! Thanks Linda!
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Wow! You got some great photos! Love the Woodpecker. 🙂
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Ole’ Woody – he is a skiddish one – I’d like to get a better shot, but he flies away with any movement he detects from me!
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WOWSER! What a beautiful collection of photos, bird nerd! Hehe These are amazing, Jodi!😍 And I love your deck… I’m going to come live with you. Hope that’s okay.
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Your room awaits! There is room for Philippe and Phinneas too! Charlie will be so thrilled to get some new brothers!
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Hmmm…not sure Phineas would. I think he liked being a spoiled only child! Lol
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Oh – we could love him into it! 🙂
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These photos are absolutely crazy! I was going to ask, how do you get that close, but it must be that you have an amazing camera and lens (and obviously, photographic eye.) The photos are SO professional, beautiful, and perfect.
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thanks! I don’t have a super duper camera – just a Cannon rebel with a moderate zoom lens – but thank you! The birds are really only 12 – 15 feet away on the edge of the deck, and I usually shot from the kitchen window or on the deck with them.
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Thank for the beauty 🙂
What a perfect way to start Friday 🙂 even if I may be a little porch-envious now 😉
Have a good weekend , preferably with lots of “porching” with friends and family and beautiful shy little creatures 🙂
Turtle Hugs
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Amazing photos, Jodi. One of my grandson’s is a big fan of birds. I’m going to show him these photos.
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what an honor that you will show your grandson 🙂
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Stunning pic’s Jodi. There is something so peaceful about birds ….
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Isn’t there??!! 🙂
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I’ve always been a bird nerd–got it from my parents. I love your photos and your wonderful deck. Keep the pics coming!
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Bird nerds unite! 🙂
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I absolutely LOVE your deck and porches! I too am a bird nerd! I have an entire album on FB dedicated to my feathered friends that gather around my house. Awesome photography too. xoxoxo
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Thank you KR! Look for a mention of YOU tomorrow re: a recipe 🙂
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Oooh how exciting, thank YOU too! xoxo
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Oh my gosh you have a lovely and beautiful variety of birds in your yard! I too am a bird nerd…have been for some time now.
I love your deck and front porch!
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Thanks Deborah! That is only a sampling 🙂 So much fun – eh?! Bird nerds Unite! 🙂
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So much fun, and very addicting isn’t it?
It’s really neat that you don’t have to venture very far to see such colorful and wonderful birds!
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I am fortunate! 🙂
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What a heavenly place you have to relax and enjoy the birds, Jodi. And your photos are awesome! I didn’t see my favorite birds, chickadees, on your list. I hope they come and visit you, too.
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Hmmm. I’ll have to look up chickadees and see if we have any? Thanks for the sweet comment Carol!
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They’re so cute and very friendly, too.
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You have quite the bird resort going on in Mars, PA. I can see why you have so many visitors. All of your pictures are so full of life and expression. I think the birds knew thery were going to be seen around the world. Thanks for sharing your lovely home and flying friends, Jodi.
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LOL! They sure add to the beauty and fun and activity. Way more interesting to watch than television these days! 🙂
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You are so lucky! They are stunning
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Thanks Catherine – we are lucky to have so many sweet birds to share our backyard with! 🙂
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Ooh, a spectacular shot of the hummingbird. I’ve been trying without much success, but, oh well, the fun is in the trying. Happy to hear there is another bird nerd in the world.
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They do move so fast! Have fun trying Julie! 🙂
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FABULOUS photos, you bird NERDZA!! ❤️😄🐦 You have a lovely deck for bird and family gatherings! 💖🌟🌈
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Bird Nerdza – LOL! We sure enjoy them. Even the mess they make – the birds AND CHARLIE! LOL! Perfection, however, is not what makes a house a home – right? It’s the wonderful family and friends and critters that make it warm and welcoming and wonderfulZA! 🙂
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Right ONza!! 😍👍❤️💕
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You live in such a beautiful place, it´s like a little paradise! And for the birds and Charlie too, he´s such a lucky doggy! Love your bird pictures! I had to smile when I saw Woody, the woodpecker – doesn´t he look a bit like Woody Allen? 🤓 Have a wonderful weekend, Jodi! 🌞💕🌸
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LOL! Woody is sure an interesting looking creature! Almost prehistoric. Our little setting is quite beautiful, but it is mostly wonderful because of those we share it with – family, friends, and the wildlife. That’s what makes a house a home 🙂
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That´s so true! ❤️🏡
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Fantastic photos of your feathered friends & your gorgeous deck looks like such a wonderful & inviting place to just sit & watch them!
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Those are fantastic photos of the birds…worth framing! Does Charlie ever show any interest in the birds? We used to have a bird bath in our back yard, but as soon as a bird ventured near it, our dogs would chase it off! So now I want to put some bird feeders outside our dining room window, which is an area that can’t be accessed by my dog Lucy.
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Thanks Ann! Charlie never bothers with the birds at all. I think they have always been here and he is so used to them, he thinks they belong. Now squirrels and chipmunks….. they are too fun to chase! 🙂
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Woohoo! Bird nerd! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos of some of your beautiful backyard birds and your lovely porch. Looks like a great place to be. Wonderful writing too (so many delightful alliterations!). 🙂
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Aren’t you sweet?! Thanks Myr! 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thanks so much 🙂 I love all the birds that visit our backyard 🙂
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My parents live up in the country in Oregon and have a bunch of hummingbird feeders and have a whole bunch of hummingbirds in the spring. My mom likes to name them all.
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I wasn’t following you last year, Jodi! What a treat!! hugs xo 🐦
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