tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post6048997359276340925..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Wednesday Vignette: The birds are still hereKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45834237898595276682020-11-29T13:18:06.247-08:002020-11-29T13:18:06.247-08:00I'm glad your birds adapted to the loss of the...I'm glad your birds adapted to the loss of the cypress trees so quickly, Denise - I hope you have as well! The bigger birds were more clearly impacted than the little ones here. The latter seem happy with the new set-up. I was about to say that the squirrels had given up on the feeders in their new location - then I looked out the window to see that one has mastered a new gymnastics routine ;(Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9230306863445557772020-11-29T13:12:43.418-08:002020-11-29T13:12:43.418-08:00It may be awhile yet before the Gingko arrives, Di...It may be awhile yet before the Gingko arrives, Diana. Apparently most local sellers don't have the trees in stock this time of year because the growers don't like to ship them in their bare state.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22225379748356780242020-11-28T13:59:32.390-08:002020-11-28T13:59:32.390-08:00I'm noticing the birds now going straight into...I'm noticing the birds now going straight into the acacia now that the cypresses are gone -- they are resilient! And I think my little bird bath is getting some action in the front garden too. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and thank you so much for the card!Denise/agrowingobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811925155960835891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53746246233446694032020-11-28T13:08:20.824-08:002020-11-28T13:08:20.824-08:00Ginkgo! Can't wait for your pictures.Ginkgo! Can't wait for your pictures. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7055502778118797802020-11-28T10:57:56.504-08:002020-11-28T10:57:56.504-08:00Some birds are more tolerant of crowds than others...Some birds are more tolerant of crowds than others, sweetbay. The finches all seem to get along but our scrub jays insist on bathing alone!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34867458044279361832020-11-28T06:32:21.259-08:002020-11-28T06:32:21.259-08:00So many birds at the fountain! They obviously love...So many birds at the fountain! They obviously love it.<br /><br />There's still a lot of cover near your feeders even with the mimosa gone. It looks like a perfect setup for small birds. sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79640060267155949712020-11-27T20:12:18.006-08:002020-11-27T20:12:18.006-08:00Yes, it sounds like I definitely want a male Gingk...Yes, it sounds like I definitely want a male Gingko tree. Now, just to find one...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77182799442501098242020-11-27T20:11:19.787-08:002020-11-27T20:11:19.787-08:00Red-tailed and Cooper's hawks are the most com...Red-tailed and Cooper's hawks are the most common here but I didn't see the tell-tale tail. You're probably right, Lisa. The breast color looked darker than that of a Cooper's hawk.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73160972246960473582020-11-27T19:23:16.576-08:002020-11-27T19:23:16.576-08:00Great pictures, Kris. Isn't it wonderful how ...Great pictures, Kris. Isn't it wonderful how adaptable birds are? I don't have a ginkgo but love them. I do remember that the females are quite messy dropping fruit and I think I remember that the fruit is not a pleasant smell. I bet you've scoped that all out, though.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74199672140737122912020-11-27T04:10:33.972-08:002020-11-27T04:10:33.972-08:00I hope you had a good Thanksgiving Kris. I love se...I hope you had a good Thanksgiving Kris. I love seeing your birds since I have only been in CA a few short times. I know this isn't a Cooper's Hawk. I believe it is a Harlan's (?) Red-tailed Hawk. A dark morph of a Red-tailed. Magnificent bird. It would definitely make a snack out of any of the birds that comes to your feeder. They are lucky to have all the trees, shrubs etc in your beautiful garden for safety. The poor Red-tail needs to make a living too tho. Have a great weekend.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16335718020051742912020-11-26T21:34:04.031-08:002020-11-26T21:34:04.031-08:00I briefly considered putting another 'Pisa'...I briefly considered putting another 'Pisa' in as a substitute for the mimosa tree before fixating on a Gingko. I finally got my dear husband to agree but, as the plants lose their leaves this time of year, it doesn't seem that I'm going to be able to get hold of one until early next year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20329264676489673532020-11-26T16:14:09.195-08:002020-11-26T16:14:09.195-08:00Birds adapt. Cool hawk shots.
Your 'Pisa&#...Birds adapt. Cool hawk shots. <br /><br />Your 'Pisa' is ever more fabulous. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79834217896067862032020-11-26T10:38:05.294-08:002020-11-26T10:38:05.294-08:00Maybe the hummingbird has gotten used to people st...Maybe the hummingbird has gotten used to people standing next to "his" feeder - or maybe he's fearless! I can imagine you being so intent on a plant that you missed what was right next to you. A hummer's buzz is impossible to miss, though ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40125650080873321722020-11-26T10:34:28.186-08:002020-11-26T10:34:28.186-08:00Yes, hawks are dramatic but can also be more than ...Yes, hawks are dramatic but can also be more than a little intimidating with the intensity of their stares, The finches and other smaller birds are much more cheerful. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2174453318795518252020-11-26T10:32:32.256-08:002020-11-26T10:32:32.256-08:00And they have a view of the harbor too! Thanks Su...And they have a view of the harbor too! Thanks Susie. Best wishes for a lovely holiday.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58587852530987473722020-11-26T10:16:38.972-08:002020-11-26T10:16:38.972-08:00So glad your worries aren't coming to be. Yest...So glad your worries aren't coming to be. Yesterday I stopped by a local nursery and found myself staring at a shelf of plants, trying to decide if I really needed another Leucothoe (I didn't) when a hummingbird zoomed right up and started working the feeder that was hanging about 6" from my face. I hadn't even noticed it was there (the feeder). I guess either I didn't register on the bird's radar, since I was standing still, or he just didn't care since people pass through all the time. It was quite remarkable to be so close while the little guy fed.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36857771849029012502020-11-26T09:35:51.940-08:002020-11-26T09:35:51.940-08:00Lovey bird shots. The hawk is awe inspiring, but t...Lovey bird shots. The hawk is awe inspiring, but the little birds are the ones that truly make me happy! We all have a lot to be thankful for, despite the year we had... Happy Thanksgiving.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88109544755059082972020-11-26T04:25:40.611-08:002020-11-26T04:25:40.611-08:00Happy Thanksgiving, Kris! You've set up a fest...Happy Thanksgiving, Kris! You've set up a festive Bed and Breakfast for the birds. How could they not be enticed to stay! Love the photos of the finches at the fountain!Susiehttp://pbmgarden.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10029953915957425892020-11-25T19:51:11.400-08:002020-11-25T19:51:11.400-08:00Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving to you too, B...Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving to you too, Beth!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-11337651700178095552020-11-25T18:32:48.599-08:002020-11-25T18:32:48.599-08:00So many beautiful avian visitors. That's sweet...So many beautiful avian visitors. That's sweet of you to provide for them appreciate them. Obviously they're very happy in your garden, no matter what. Happy Thanksgiving!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52889861241321370752020-11-25T17:50:10.862-08:002020-11-25T17:50:10.862-08:00And to think here we worry about squirrels getting...And to think here we worry about squirrels getting to the feeders, Eliza ;) Actually, with the mimosa gone, the squirrels currently seem to be having difficulty getting to the feeders, which is a plus. But, knowing squirrels, they'll figure something out...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53140119462691742002020-11-25T17:46:41.394-08:002020-11-25T17:46:41.394-08:00Thanks Jessica,Thanks Jessica,Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29345228730212067292020-11-25T17:46:22.270-08:002020-11-25T17:46:22.270-08:00Thanks Anna. Bird chatter always provides a cheerf...Thanks Anna. Bird chatter always provides a cheerful note to the garden, regardless of my mood.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69350785821527494152020-11-25T13:56:52.807-08:002020-11-25T13:56:52.807-08:00Pool Party! :D Hunger will make birds very adaptab...Pool Party! :D Hunger will make birds very adaptable. Probably better without a perch for hawks close to feeders, one silver lining to losing the Albizia. We set out our feeders this week and the feeding frenzy is incredible. They empty all the feeders within a day! Once my neighbors hang feeders things will slow down a bit (because of bears we don't leave them out all night until early Dec.).Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18130955309485650342020-11-25T11:55:00.630-08:002020-11-25T11:55:00.630-08:00Love your bird shots.
Have a great holiday weeken...Love your bird shots. <br />Have a great holiday weekend Kris. Stay safe. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.com