As I was sitting at the kitchen table Monday, I heard all this racket coming from the feeder outside. I looked out to see this very hungry and impatient baby house finch doing his darndest to get his dad's attention for some food.
His Dad just ignored him on the feeder, but then jumped over to the deck rail.The baby did not miss a beat. He sat directly in front of his dad waving his wings madly and holding his mouth open... pleading... begging.
Dad worked on a seed, holding it in his mouth just so... then finally gave in and filled that mouth full so it might shush for a little while.
What a sweet, sweet image to witness...
5 grace-filled voices:
Just gorgeous :-)
It is sweet, and I'm laughing out loud at the face of persistance on that wee bird: "You can't ignore me!" Love your bird pictures, always...
the baby is so fat!
i am captivated by your pictures and your moving words to go alongside...you are helping me see birds in a totally different way and now, i must go get a bird feeder for my kitchen window.
does this now mean i have to actually stand there and do dishes??
:)
Great pictures. I love birding this time of year as it provides the opportunity to observe behavior like this.
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