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I cannot tell you how many times I have shown up at events with a couple of cameras around my neck, a gadget bag full of odds & ends and a lighting kit and have been asked that question. If it happened once every few years, that would be one thing. But it happens a LOT. It's like getting pulled over by the police and he's standing there with uniform, gun, flashing lights and asking him "Are you a cop?" I would love to come back with a witty reply, such as "No, I am Jesus. Don't you recognize my beard?" However, I cannot be that rude.


Monday, October 3, 2022

Backyard Wildlife - A Chickadee on My Hand

Lately I have been trying to coax chickadees to take sunflower seed from my hand. I patiently stand by the bird feeder, seed in hand, and wait. Today I finally got a usable photograph of one of the birds. Other attempts resulted in blurry or out of focus images. I also have had a Nuthatch and a Goldfinch land on my hand and take seed. While this goes on a Cardinal, Blue Jay, and some sort of woodpecker have been watching the chickadees while perched 5 or 6 feet away. It will be interesting to see if they become bold enough to land on my hand. 

A Chickadee picking sunflower seeds from my hand.  photo copyright Gary Walts 2022

On anther note, the weather was very pleasant today, breezy, sunny, temperature in low 60's. I have been painting a section of the house exterior today. Great working weather. There is a frost warning for tonight.


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