Can a bird be this friendly? I came across this friendly bird on the start of a hiking trail on the Hudson River. It flew to a tree near where I was standing, quite close actually. It took me back.
I suspected someone was feeding the birds. A friend confirmed to me that was the case. She said they will land on someone’s hand if you have seed in it at this location.
I did not see many birds on my short kayak trip on the Hudson, but was surprised to see this bird so up close on the trail next to river. I guess the moral is explore many spots, you will experience something new.
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That’s a very cute type of bird.. nice shots!
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So, will you bring some seed next tome and a fisheye lens to photograph the little guy eating from your hand?
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My complex just banned feeding birds. We had a bear come through last week. This is where I will bring the seed I have left. Don’t think I am coordinated enough to try to photograph one eating from my hand.
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Gorgeous photos and bird!
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Definitely a cutie!
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So pretty!
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It is!
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Titmice are so cute. They come to our feeders. The smallest bird species are the ones that are least afraid of people. Chickadees, white-breasted nuthatches and downy woodpeckers will sometimes land on the feeders while I’m filling them.
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That’s cool! We had a bear go through my complex do bird feeding is now banned. I think the birds near my place are going to be ticked. Several of us had feeders. Yes the small birds seem least afraid. The cardinals especially are shy.
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Yesterday I was standing near our feeders, talking to a woman who had stopped by. Her hair was up in a bun. A downy woodpecker left a feeder and flew so close to her that its wing hit her hair bun. She asked me, “Did a bird just fly into me?” I said, “Yup!” 😄
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Maybe he thought she was a big woodpecker? Ha! Cool! They know who is good to them.
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Wow! I didn’t know they would eat from a hand. That’s cool. Beautiful photos.
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I have seen people in England get birds to land on their hand for seed. If the birds are around you enough and you feed them, evidently they do it. I hope to stop there in the future to try it. I think only certain birds will do it.
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That’s really cool. I’d love to see/do that. We rescued 2 cats, who are very interested in birds, ha ha, so I had to put away our bird feeders. A few years ago, before cats, our feeders were loaded with some beautiful birds, Tufted Titmouse, too. Such fun to watch. And, a bear??? Oh my!
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Outstanding, Sharon!
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Thanks! The bird made it easy. Now I need to go back and feed it.
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He looks like a very friendly little guy!
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He was indeed! Shocked me to say the least. Next time I am bringing seed with me.
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