Visitors Made my Heart Explode

@DianneN (247186)
United States
March 7, 2016 12:03pm CST
Mr. and Mrs. Orville, the ospreys, stopped by to say hello. I was busy with myLot yesterday, at my desk overlooking the Intercostal and ocean beyond. It was so beautiful out, that I left my window open. I'd recognize Orville's voice anywhere, and as they approached my window, I heard that beautiful chirp and tweet. I stood up and immediately flung open the window and waved and said, "Hi pretty birds!" They both turned their heads to look at me and hovered. Then, silently, flew down the coast. I'm in love with that raptor. Any interaction I have with him makes my heart explode. Now I can enjoy his mate, as well.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50258)
• United States
7 Mar 16
I love hearing about Orville and his family.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
That makes me happy, Marie. I can talk about him for hours.
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
7 Mar 16
So nice of them to drop by and greet you before they set out on an adventure.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
They always stop by, which amazes me. It's freaky that they know where I am at any given time. On my morning walks, at the pool, and even in the car, Orville follows us and chirps like a lunatic!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
@AnneEJ No, that would break my heart. I know Doodles was upset when we left. Ignorance is bliss. I just pray he is around when we return.
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
7 Mar 16
@DianneN Wouldn't you like to be able to see how he reacts, when he comes around after you have left for the North, and can't find you.
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• United States
7 Mar 16
It is wonderful that they stop by to see you Dianne. You have outdoor pets.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
I have wild pets!
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• United States
7 Mar 16
@DianneN Wild and loving..they know you it is clear.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView Lol! Love them!!!!
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@amnabas (14145)
• Karachi, Pakistan
7 Mar 16
So nice of them to drop by ....
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
Orville makes me so happy. He's my pet!
• United States
8 Mar 16
Two for the price of none. Fabulous. Hopefully there will be little ones for you to enjoy too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Mar 16
@ElizabethWallace Females have a necklace - brown colored feathers that look like a necklace with a pendant. Aren't you impressed with my knowledge? Lol! I've studied them and am fascinated by everything.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
His sons fly with him often. I hope they get to know me, too.
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• United States
8 Mar 16
@DianneN How can you tell they are sons and not daughters?
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
8 Mar 16
I never get that close to our owls. But I do love watching them.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
I love owls, too. You should call me Birdman. Lol!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
@paigea I think I mentioned once that we had one fly to my window when I was a child. My dad told me it was rare to see them in Connecticut and that it would bring me good luck. I remember its beauty to this day.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
8 Mar 16
@DianneN Bird woman. I particularly love these snowy owls. They will be heading North soon.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
7 Mar 16
so nice of them to visit you and fun to have named them too I had a crow pair that once visited m y window sill. He came first and went caw c aw so I went c aw ca w then he puffed his chest and cawed three times I repeated it he flew off then returned wih a pretty lady crow I went caw hree times and she did that. I think cawcaw in crow talk means hello b ut three times means I have a wife lol I believe that birds are much more intelligent than we give them credit for.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
7 Mar 16
@DianneN he l andlord did not lie them and kept shooing them away I missed that pair it was such f un
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
Lol! Crows are extremely intelligent birds. That's a known fact.
@jstory07 (139743)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Mar 16
That is a very beautiful bird.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
Isn't he? I think he's so handsome!!!!
@Juliaacv (51239)
• Canada
8 Mar 16
I wonder if he realizes that you'll be leaving him again soon.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
I'll be surprising him in May or June. Flying back!!!! At least I'll be getting Doodles back and can hold and kiss him.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Mar 16
Aw, I am so glad they came to say hi to you @DianneN . I know you are going to miss Orville and his lady, Dianne.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Mar 16
@DianneN , and I just know Doodles misses you, and will be purring away when he sees you again :)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
@bluesa I love that furball!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
I will, but I may fly back for a few days in May or June! I will be getting my younger son's cat back for 8 months. I love Doodles, too. At least I can pick him up and kiss him. Lol!
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• United States
7 Mar 16
It's nice that they stopped by to say hello
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
I adore Orville. I wish I could pet him and kiss him on his beautiful head.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Mar 16
That was totally awesome!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
He seems to like me a lot! When I was at the pool a few days ago, he was out fishing. I called to him in a high pitched voice, and he flew right overhead and hovered. Everyone was amazed. He usually does that, even if I'm in the house and call him. The best was when he showed me a fish he caught by flying right up to my window, where I was at my desk. He hovered while my mouth gaped, them flew back to his nest. Amazing!!!!!!
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar 16
@DianneN I think you have a pet since he's showing you his catch before he eats it. That is amazing.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Mar 16
I love to watch the birds at our bird feeder. I will often greet them with a cheery hello.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
I love birds, but mine at home could care less about me. So bad for my ego. Lol!
@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Mar 16
I can imagine how you love seeing 'your' ospreys. That is a great photo too!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
Thank you. I am "wild" about him and his family. There are more and more every year.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
7 Mar 16
How wonderful that they come to visit you and you know their chirp and tweet. Must be nice to be able to open your window.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
Orville amazes us. He's the only one who chirps, tweets, and whistles, so that makes it very easy. Lol! The only problem with opening that window, which faces the water, is that sometimes the breeze is too strong. It sets off our fire alarm and Browns the blinds. We can't lose them, or else we'd be blinded by the morning sun.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Mar 16
Is that him in the picture ? He looks fierce .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Mar 16
@DianneN Why do you find him a sweetie ? Can you go near him ?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
That's him! He's a raptor, so he looks fierce, but I still find him to be a sweetie.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Mar 16
@SIMPLYD He won't let me get near him, but he comes as close as he can when I call him. He has razor sharp claws and a huge wingspan. He chirps at me, flys by my window, peeks in, hovers over me when I'm outside if I talk to him, and flew up to my window to show off a fish he caught. He has the sweetest voice, too. I love him as if he were a pet.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
7 Mar 16
at least they will not argue with you.Your the boss
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
Lol! I'm not so sure about that!
@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
7 Mar 16
Oh! That sounds like a glorious view! You simply must include a photo next time
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
8 Mar 16
@DianneN Oh wow! what a view! it's really gorgeous! my parents have a condo in forte mayers anywhere near you?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
@Drosophila They are on the west coast. We have friends there. Beautiful! We are the east coast, in southern FL.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 16
All I have is this. And thank you.
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@mom210 (9117)
• United States
8 Mar 16
How wonderful of them to pay a visit. Enjoy their company
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@mom210 (9117)
• United States
10 Mar 16
@DianneN oh no! I hope you did not hurt yourself
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Mar 16
@mom210 Just a little. Lol!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
They stopped by a couple of minutes ago. I ran into a closed glass door to say hello. Big ouch!!!!
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• Philippines
8 Mar 16
Glad to have caught this bit about Orville. I missed mylot for several days.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Mar 16
Thank you! I've missed you!
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• Philippines
9 Mar 16
@DianneN now that is sweet. As sweet as Orville's chirps
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