Feelings Everywhere

saboobnah:

bird privilege is being able to make loud as fuck noises early in the morning without somebody calling the cops on you

hamletmachine:

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FIND A BABY BIRD

Spring is coming! That means adorable squeakers, as shown above, and lots of other baby birds are on their way!

If you find a baby bird on the ground- it doesn’t necessarily need assistance! Be sure to check this handy guide, (courtesy of Emily) before you decide to intervene. Many baby birds go on walkabouts with their parents before they learn to fly and this is a normal part of the bird’s development! 

Also, (as Emily mentioned!) birds do not smell HUMAN on their babies and reject them, this is a myth! As per the guide, if a nestling has fallen out of the nest and you need to put it back, you can totally do this! And remember, a baby bird’s best chance of survival is to stay with it’s parents, so be careful with the little ones and be sure to consult your trusty guide!♥ 

(Photo from the Wild Bird Fund)

fairy-wren:

Barn Owls. Photo by secondclaw

ediblegardenspointloma:

May 1, 2013

This orange dropped from our tree recently. I suspect a hooded oriole. They dine on fruit, nectar, insects and spiders. I’ve seen these orioles in my yard on occasion, but not recently. Favored nesting spots are Washington fan palm trees, which line my street.

The above video shows a hooded oriole flitting about an orange tree in southern California.

See images of hooded orioles and their nests captured by a photographer in San Diego County. Listen to their song and chatter here or on SoundCloud.

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons/Tony Higsett

it’s so funny this comes up

we actually got our first sighting of this bird this year about two days ago. my mom fixed up the special oriole feeder she got, and even put half an orange on it to entice them. i haven’t seen it since then, but we’ll see. they are a really gorgeous bird

oohtheyhavenibbles:

I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT GLOSTER CANARIES AND I’M GONNA CRY LOOKIT THEM

THEY HAVE BOWLCUTS

BOWLCUTS

LOOK AT THAT SMUG LITTLE FUCKER WITH HIS FUCKING BOWLCUT

fat-birds:

Wilson’s Warbler by Wes Aslin on Flickr.

1000scientists:

Selected works, 2013
Lesley Ann Ercolano

fairy-wren:

Common Ravens

(photo by DeeOtter)

fairy-wren:

Lesser Florican. Photos by orientalbirdimages and wildventures

but when I went to put back some seed packets in the side yard, I saw a bird perching on our back wall. Walked right by him, he didn’t move, thought it was weird he wasn’t scared off and wondered if he’d still be there on my way back.

On my way back, I start walking by him again until I notice something…his eyes were closed. He was sleeping in the afternoon sun on the back fence, didn’t even hear me. 

I walked up right behind him, still surprised he hadn’t woken up, and gently flicked his back tailfeathers. He woke up, properly confused, glanced and me and flew away fast as he could go.

It was so cute but I’m pretty sure I gave that poor thing a heart attack.

fat-birds:

Female Ptarmigan by David C Walker 1967 on Flickr.

fat-birds:

Himalayan Monal by {Anand}on Flickr.