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debm55

(55,588 posts)
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 11:04 AM Jun 2025

What are your favorite wild bird/birds? any kind. Mine is the owl and hummingbird. Thank you

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What are your favorite wild bird/birds? any kind. Mine is the owl and hummingbird. Thank you (Original Post) debm55 Jun 2025 OP
Hummingbird of course. Especially now they're very active. Walleye Jun 2025 #1
Thank you very much, Walleye. I haven;t seen any lately. debm55 Jun 2025 #3
chickadee lynintenn Jun 2025 #2
Thank you very much for sharing, lynntenn debm55 Jun 2025 #4
Goldfinches justaprogressive Jun 2025 #5
Thank you justaprogressive. They sit by my window and eat from the bird feeder. Lovely creatures. debm55 Jun 2025 #6
Ignoring song birds? Then I'd have to pick Colorado's abundant raptors... hlthe2b Jun 2025 #7
Thank you very much for sharing with us. Song birds are fine to include. debm55 Jun 2025 #11
I Love that song!! lastlib Jun 2025 #14
Hermit thrush or wood thrush. LastDemocratInSC Jun 2025 #8
Thank you very much LastDemocratin SC. Love songbirds. debm55 Jun 2025 #12
bald eagle anciano Jun 2025 #9
Thank you anciano for sharing those majestic birds. debm55 Jun 2025 #13
Eagles, of course! lastlib Jun 2025 #10
That you lastlib. Eagles are wonderful. Thank you for work for eagle conservancy. You have a soul of beauty. debm55 Jun 2025 #15
I like all wild backyard birds Niagara Jun 2025 #16
Thank you very much for your choice of birds. Beautiful selection debm55 Jun 2025 #19
Maybe tragopans, markodochartaigh Jun 2025 #17
Thank you very much, markodochartaigh. That is awesome. I watched them twice. debm55 Jun 2025 #21
Stellars Jay FuzzyRabbit Jun 2025 #18
Thank you so much, FuzzyRabbit. Our jays in SW PA have some white on them and are a lighter blue.. Beautiful debm55 Jun 2025 #22
they are pretty but they used to dive bomb my cats, back when I let the cats out. nt yellowdogintexas Jun 2025 #30
Thank you yellowdogintexas. They do that to my dog. debm55 Jun 2025 #32
The catbird EYESORE 9001 Jun 2025 #20
So sweet. thank you very much for sharing with us.EYESORE 9001 debm55 Jun 2025 #23
Mockingbird, owl, osprey 2MuchNoise Jun 2025 #24
Thank you very much, 2MuchNoise. Beautiful choises debm55 Jun 2025 #25
Now let me think. Prairie_Seagull Jun 2025 #26
HAHAHAH. Thank you very much, Prairie_Seagull debm55 Jun 2025 #27
Hummingbirds, definitely and piliated woodpeckers. yellowdogintexas Jun 2025 #28
I saw this on FB. CrispyQ Jun 2025 #33
Thank you, CrispyQ. Very funny. debm55 Jun 2025 #38
Thank you very much yellowdogintexas. i have owls in my tree. I always wanted to have an owl box. debm55 Jun 2025 #39
Red winged blackbird discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2025 #29
That bird is beautiful. thank you for sharing with us, discntnt_irny_srcsm. debm55 Jun 2025 #34
Silly you. Birds aren't real, Deb. CrispyQ Jun 2025 #31
That.s strange. Green herons are beautiful. Thank you very much CrispyQ debm55 Jun 2025 #40
I like all birds, but I am partial to the Tufted Titmouse, the Carolina Wren, and all hummingbirds. Solly Mack Jun 2025 #35
Thank you very much,Solly Mack. One year while teaching, a female titmouse had her nest on my window sill. We were able debm55 Jun 2025 #41
Seeing the first robin of spring always makes me happy TexasBushwhacker Jun 2025 #36
Same here, TexasBushwhacker. Thank you very much for your post. debm55 Jun 2025 #37
Magpies and Crows CanonRay Jun 2025 #42
Thank you very much, CanonRay. Yes,,they are both unique. Thank you for sharing debm55 Jun 2025 #44
Cardinals for backyard birds and Snowy/Arctic Owls for the unusual. catbyte Jun 2025 #43
Wow, you are so lucky. I love Snowy Owls, Beautiful creatures. Thank you catbyte for sharing. debm55 Jun 2025 #46
My favorite bird call is the Northern Flicker CanonRay Jun 2025 #45
Thank you very much, CanonRay. for sharing with us. debm55 Jun 2025 #47
all of them AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #48
Thank you very much, AllaN01Bear. debm55 Jun 2025 #49
Northern Goshawk waterwatcher123 Jun 2025 #50
Thank you very much, waterwatcher123 for sharing with us. debm55 Jun 2025 #53
Any bird of prey. RandySF Jun 2025 #51
Thank you very much, RandySF. I love watching them soar in the air. debm55 Jun 2025 #52
Carolina Chickadee alfredo Jun 2025 #54
Thank you very much, alfredo. Sweet birds. debm55 Jun 2025 #59
I love slate-colored juncos, especially their little pale pink beaks. 3catwoman3 Jun 2025 #55
Thank you 3catwoman3 for your favorites. Around here cardinals are winter birds I have never seen a cardinal in the debm55 Jun 2025 #60
My favorite wild bird is the Peregrine Falcon JMCKUSICK Jun 2025 #56
Thank you very much.John, They are fascinating creatures. debm55 Jun 2025 #61
Roadrunner, without a doubt. (nt) Paladin Jun 2025 #57
Oh I wish I could see a roadrunner in real life instead of the cartoon version. Thank you very much, Paladin. debm55 Jun 2025 #63
Grew up with them in south Texas. Paladin Jun 2025 #67
Crows and eagles nt doc03 Jun 2025 #58
Thank you doc03, We have both around SW PA. I love to watch them fly. debm55 Jun 2025 #64
Big Old Blue Jays beemerphill Jun 2025 #62
Thank you beemerphill. I think they can be a bit of a pain noise wise for some people. I don't know. Love their debm55 Jun 2025 #65
Pileated woodpecker. nt PufPuf23 Jun 2025 #66
Thank you very much PufPuf23 debm55 Jun 2025 #68
Off hand: hummers (like little jewels), small owls (so cute), quetzels (gorgeous color & feathers), and... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #69
Thank you very much, electric_blue68. Your three selections are all wonderful. and unique. Thank you for posting your debm55 Jun 2025 #70
Hummingbirds red dog 1 Jun 2025 #71
Thank you very much red dog1. what a wonderfful video. Thank you for sharing. debm55 Jun 2025 #72
Hawks ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #73
Yes, it does sound awesome to watch. thank you for sharing that majestic flight.ProfessorGAC debm55 Jun 2025 #74
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hahahahahahah. Enjoy. wyn borkins. debm55 Jun 2025 #81
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I will edit my post. I am very sorry. debm55 Jun 2025 #84
This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Jun 2025 #87
Thank you very much wyn. I will always be your friend to. I didn't want to hurt you. debm55 Jun 2025 #89
Grew up in Maine Squeaky41 Jun 2025 #76
Thank you very much, Squeaky41. Enjoy your retirement listening to the birds sweet songs. debm55 Jun 2025 #85
Toucans and Cockatoos. sinkingfeeling Jun 2025 #77
Beautiful birds. Thank you very much for sharing with us, sinkingfeeling. debm55 Jun 2025 #86
Red head woodpecker, cardinals, blue jays, doves and we also get crows. TommieMommy Jun 2025 #78
Great selection of birds. TommieMommy. All unique and beautiful in their own way. debm55 Jun 2025 #88
Co-favs: Owls and Woodpeckers... Wuddles440 Jun 2025 #79
What a wonderful choice of birds. Thank you very much Wuddles440 for sharing with us. debm55 Jun 2025 #91
That's a tough one. Littlered Jun 2025 #80
We have wild turkeys around here also. That must be the male. the female turkeys are not as colorful. Thank you for debm55 Jun 2025 #92
Woodpeckers and of course hummingbirds. lark Jun 2025 #83
Thank you very much, lark. Thank you for sharing the birds that you love. debm55 Jun 2025 #90

debm55

(55,588 posts)
6. Thank you justaprogressive. They sit by my window and eat from the bird feeder. Lovely creatures.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 11:25 AM
Jun 2025

hlthe2b

(112,793 posts)
7. Ignoring song birds? Then I'd have to pick Colorado's abundant raptors...
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 11:35 AM
Jun 2025

Like my guy, John Denver, whose album cover "Aerie" I posted yesterday, and the song: "Eagle and the Hawk."





If not ignoring song birds, then those wonderful little yellow finches that have made a Colorado comeback after years of near decimation from West Nile Virus infection.

lastlib

(27,527 posts)
10. Eagles, of course!
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 11:42 AM
Jun 2025

I have numerous pictures and statuettes (ceramic and bronze) of eagles all over my house. Sisters and GF give me eagle-related stuff for Xmas & birthdays. And, of course, I am an Eagle Scout! Years ago, I did volunteer work for an eagle conservancy that rescued & rehabilitated disabled or injured eagles.

debm55

(55,588 posts)
15. That you lastlib. Eagles are wonderful. Thank you for work for eagle conservancy. You have a soul of beauty.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 11:48 AM
Jun 2025

Niagara

(11,500 posts)
16. I like all wild backyard birds
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 11:55 AM
Jun 2025

I have a particular fondness for owls, blue jays and cardinals, orioles and hummingbirds.

I provide food for both the orioles and hummingbirds in my yard.

markodochartaigh

(5,011 posts)
17. Maybe tragopans,
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 11:58 AM
Jun 2025
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debm55

(55,588 posts)
22. Thank you so much, FuzzyRabbit. Our jays in SW PA have some white on them and are a lighter blue.. Beautiful
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 12:22 PM
Jun 2025

EYESORE 9001

(29,449 posts)
20. The catbird
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 12:10 PM
Jun 2025

Many birds go by that name, but I’m referring to the one I know - the gray catbird.

Prairie_Seagull

(4,595 posts)
26. Now let me think.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 12:59 PM
Jun 2025

Fed em (when I shouldn't have) in boot camp a long time ago. Fed em off numerous ships/boats and ashore.

What could it be?

Seagull of course.

yellowdogintexas

(23,595 posts)
28. Hummingbirds, definitely and piliated woodpeckers.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:02 PM
Jun 2025

I have a newfound fascination with owls after following a neighbor on NextDoor who posts photos of the owl family in his tree. He has an owl box and they nested in it quite comfortably

debm55

(55,588 posts)
39. Thank you very much yellowdogintexas. i have owls in my tree. I always wanted to have an owl box.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:42 PM
Jun 2025

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,721 posts)
29. Red winged blackbird
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:02 PM
Jun 2025

One often followed me from my car in the parking lot into work many mornings. Air support?

CrispyQ

(40,664 posts)
31. Silly you. Birds aren't real, Deb.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:05 PM
Jun 2025
https://birdsarentreal.com/

A few facts from their FAQ page.

https://birdsarentreal.com/pages/faq

What do you mean ‘Birds Aren’t Real’?

The term “Birds Aren’t Real” refers to biological “Birds” no longer existing on United States soil. After the government forcibly made the entire species extinct in the 20th century, all of these real birds were replaced with surveillance drones designed to look just like Birds. To simplify- Birds no longer exist in the U.S. as a biological lifeform, thus, Birds Aren’t Real!

What is bird poop?

Bird poop was originally thought to be oil discharge from earlier bird drone models. After further research though, this was disproven. Bird poop irregularly falls on vehicles in large amounts. Recent studies show that 87% of Bird Poop in populated areas falls on people’s cars. Why is this? Confidential documents leaked in 2018 revealing that “Bird Poop” is actually a form of liquidated tracking apparatus. If you walk outside and notice some bird poop just “happened” to fall on your car, be aware that you are now being tracked by the United States Government. It is recommended you clean your car exterior regularly to avoid this.




Green herons, to answer your question.

Solly Mack

(96,313 posts)
35. I like all birds, but I am partial to the Tufted Titmouse, the Carolina Wren, and all hummingbirds.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:22 PM
Jun 2025

debm55

(55,588 posts)
41. Thank you very much,Solly Mack. One year while teaching, a female titmouse had her nest on my window sill. We were able
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:49 PM
Jun 2025

to watch. as a class, the couple buld the nest., lay the eggs and see the baby birds. It was an experience. Thank you for pulling those memories back.

TexasBushwhacker

(21,092 posts)
36. Seeing the first robin of spring always makes me happy
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:32 PM
Jun 2025

Not that we have brutal winters in Houston often, but when I see the first robin, then I know the bluebonnets aren't far behind.

catbyte

(38,645 posts)
43. Cardinals for backyard birds and Snowy/Arctic Owls for the unusual.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:55 PM
Jun 2025

When I was a kid, we were taking a Sunday drive to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and about 10 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge, along I-75, there were 9 Arctic/Snowy Owls perched on old fence posts along the highway. They were huge and they were stunning.

They looked like this:

debm55

(55,588 posts)
46. Wow, you are so lucky. I love Snowy Owls, Beautiful creatures. Thank you catbyte for sharing.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:59 PM
Jun 2025

CanonRay

(15,942 posts)
45. My favorite bird call is the Northern Flicker
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:57 PM
Jun 2025

I just associate it with being in the mountains

3catwoman3

(28,574 posts)
55. I love slate-colored juncos, especially their little pale pink beaks.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 02:38 PM
Jun 2025

And nuthatches, chickadees, wild canaries, downy woodpeckers, and cardinals.

I read somewhere that the more birds a person sees, the happier they are. Our backyard is absolutely alive with all of these birds this spring, and several others, and I am quite happy.

debm55

(55,588 posts)
60. Thank you 3catwoman3 for your favorites. Around here cardinals are winter birds I have never seen a cardinal in the
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 03:53 PM
Jun 2025

spring and summer. And I love them. We have various woodpeckers in my neighborhood. I can sear them but not see them. Yes; birds are very useful and beautiful creatures.

debm55

(55,588 posts)
63. Oh I wish I could see a roadrunner in real life instead of the cartoon version. Thank you very much, Paladin.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 04:01 PM
Jun 2025

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Paladin

(32,262 posts)
67. Grew up with them in south Texas.
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 06:01 PM
Jun 2025

Most fearless animal I've ever encountered. If needs be, they can run away from practically any dangerous situation, and if things get critical, they simply fly off. They have no fear of poisonous snakes---hell, they dine on them. Impressive birds, for sure.

beemerphill

(599 posts)
62. Big Old Blue Jays
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 03:58 PM
Jun 2025

It is kind of a shame that most people don't like them. I've got no reason for liking them, I just do.

debm55

(55,588 posts)
65. Thank you beemerphill. I think they can be a bit of a pain noise wise for some people. I don't know. Love their
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 04:20 PM
Jun 2025

coloring.

electric_blue68

(25,796 posts)
69. Off hand: hummers (like little jewels), small owls (so cute), quetzels (gorgeous color & feathers), and...
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 06:35 PM
Jun 2025

Macaws the big coloful parrots.
There's the scarlot (mainly w some other colors) the hyacinth (blue w some yellow), a ?nearly all green one.

The s a w h e t (dern auto correct "satchet" 😬😄 ) owl is one of the smallest. Squee!

debm55

(55,588 posts)
70. Thank you very much, electric_blue68. Your three selections are all wonderful. and unique. Thank you for posting your
Thu Jun 5, 2025, 06:41 PM
Jun 2025

favorites.

ProfessorGAC

(75,838 posts)
73. Hawks
Fri Jun 6, 2025, 03:34 PM
Jun 2025

Watching them soar & ride the updrafts is awesome.
I watched a couple on the golf course one day.
They flew the length of 2 holes (probably a half mile), turned around, did the sane in the other direction.
They each flapped their wings ONCE!
Awesome sight.

debm55

(55,588 posts)
74. Yes, it does sound awesome to watch. thank you for sharing that majestic flight.ProfessorGAC
Fri Jun 6, 2025, 07:59 PM
Jun 2025

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Squeaky41

(423 posts)
76. Grew up in Maine
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 07:26 AM
Jun 2025

Summer nights were broken by "Whip Poor Will" calls.

Love clucking robins looking for worms, too.

Retired in CA foothills. Bird feeder can be emptied in a day.

Many noisy arguments.

debm55

(55,588 posts)
85. Thank you very much, Squeaky41. Enjoy your retirement listening to the birds sweet songs.
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 09:41 AM
Jun 2025

TommieMommy

(2,655 posts)
78. Red head woodpecker, cardinals, blue jays, doves and we also get crows.
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 08:09 AM
Jun 2025

My cat and I watch them at the backyard bird feeder. Also the little finches are cute. I love nature 💙

 

Littlered

(347 posts)
80. That's a tough one.
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 08:36 AM
Jun 2025

If you would have told me 20 years ago I would become a birder. I would have called you crazy, but here I am. Managing 6 or more feeding stations. My favorite bird(s) change with the seasons. Presently purple martins are my favorite. Or perhaps humming birds, can’t forget the eastern bluebirds, or the orioles, maybe red wing blackbirds that nest in our cattails? See where I’m going here, lol.

Unfortunately we only have two mating pairs of martins this year because we also have a mating pair of red shoulder hawks. And they have grown fond of using the Martin house as their perch. If I could post a picture. I would post a pic (or 10 ) of our latest pets, a pair of wild turkeys.

Okay I’ll stop now because I truly love birds.

Hey look what I just learned to do……

debm55

(55,588 posts)
92. We have wild turkeys around here also. That must be the male. the female turkeys are not as colorful. Thank you for
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 10:06 AM
Jun 2025

sharing and for your love of birds. Littlered

lark

(25,887 posts)
83. Woodpeckers and of course hummingbirds.
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 09:28 AM
Jun 2025

I live in an old growth oak forest so the woodpeckers are very abundant. We always plant lots of flowers for polinators and hummingbirds.

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