Birds on a scale
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
September 9, 2016 11:34am CST
These small birds are called Pine Siskins and the scale they are eating sunflower chips on is a very old one that once hung in an outdoor marketplace in Turkey. Anne brought it back when she returned to the US after teaching on US Air Force Bases there. It now hangs just outside our kitchen window.
As we listen to NPR and read the morning paper, we are entertained by the birds visiting this and our other feeders near the window.
It can be an addicting habit.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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9 Sep 16
that sounds like a good way to spend the morning. we have not utilized our backyard at all this summer. not sure why i'm housesitting for our neighbors while they vacation... just checking on their birds, fish, and chickens... oh and a 40 year old turtle
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Sep 16
Are there eggs from the chickens? I planted tomatoes and Anne grew lettuce and spinach and two volunteer chard plants came up, must have been mixed in with spinach seed.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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10 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic yes, only 4 chickens. so there have been usually 3 eggs, sometimes 2.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Dec 16
Thank you for reading. I like to photograph birds and use the photos here.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
11 Sep 16
i love 't! 'course, ya know i love usin' schtuff 'f ol' fer new purposes :) added bonus that'cha get to enjoy watchin' those wee siskins. i find i can lose a few hours each day watchin' the birds here.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
9 Sep 16
What a great picture. I really enjoy watching the birds. It is a great past time.
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@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Sep 16
Interesting scale and picture. I bet the bird enjoy your attention. A very positive addicting habit you have.
@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
9 Sep 16
I watch the birds out in my yard even though I don't have any feeders. Even though they don't do anything spectacular it is still interesting to watch them.
