Aha and Oh, no!

@DianneN (247186)
United States
December 8, 2017 7:55pm CST
Orville the Osprey was a hoot today! He was on the palm tree outside our window, chirping and singing all day long, except when he took a break to fish. He flew right by my window while I was myLotting early today and peeked at me. I had time for a nice long walk around 2:00, and guess who followed me for 1 1 1/2 miles chirping all the way? I tried to find his nest, yet again. I know exactly where he goes with his fish, because I've watched him for five years. As you can see from the photo above, there is no way I can get through the gates and into the growth. Of course, it's private property. I am tempted to leave our neighbors a note for permission to enter.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
9 Dec 17
Awww sounds like he was as happy to see you as you were to see him
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
You have no idea how awesome his interaction with me is. I can't believe it myself!!! Boy, am I ever happy he's here.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@Marty1 That's so cute! I was soooo happy to see Orville again. I was worried I wouldn't.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
9 Dec 17
@DianneN that is great
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
hmmm, i can't find him in the picture. where is he?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I couldn't get through the gates to find his nest.
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
@DianneN oh, but at least he is there all right.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112761)
• El Paso, Texas
9 Dec 17
That is such a compliment, he must really like you. I would be thrilled if I could see one as close as you have.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112761)
• El Paso, Texas
9 Dec 17
Now whatcha gonna do if he drops a fish for you @DianneN that surely would be one heck of a compliment.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@rebelann I doubt he likes me that much! Lol!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I think he must like me. He comes when I call him. I am so thrilled and fascinated by him.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (338682)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec 17
He would probably like to take you to see his home. You're old friends now.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I've been trying to find his nest for years. I'm dying to see it. He has certainly seen my home! lol
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
9 Dec 17
Do it. Lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
Ok! I will! Lol!
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
9 Dec 17
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Angie
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
That is sweet, he remembers you. Iwatched male red birds steal dog food today
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
He does remember me. It's amazing! Was it dry dog food? They must have been starving!
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Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
I'm sure they'll allow you in if you just ask.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I can't get to the house to ask because of the gates. I will see if they have a camera or bell on the gate the next time I take a walk or leave a note in their mailbox.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139401)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
I guess he is jumping with glee now.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139401)
• Philippines
10 Dec 17
@DianneN Hahaha I think he had welcomed you with beautiful chirp sounds.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Dec 17
@Shavkat That he has been doing for days.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I believe he is flying with glee now!
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37337)
• Toccoa, Georgia
9 Dec 17
That is sweet. Birds are special.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37337)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Dec 17
DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I must see his nest! He just caught a fish, showed it to me, and took off for that nest. He built it to attract Mrs. Orville. Lol!
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
9 Dec 17
Five years is a long time to have your loyal friend around!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
The people who live here year round think he's about 30 years old or so. Imagine that?
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
12 Dec 17
@DianneN wow, that is quite something.
Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (121503)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Dec 17
I think you should just take your chances and jump the gate and wander around your neighbor's property until you find Orville's nest. What could possibly go wrong?
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (121503)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Dec 17
@DianneN Or, wear a bathing suit and flip-flops, put on sunblock, carry a towel, and if the neighbors catch you, just play dumb and say you are looking for the beach so you can work on your tan! lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 17
@moffittjc Lol! Sounds like a good plan, except for jumping over their fence!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 17
LOL! My son said the same thing, but warned me to wear all black and bring grappling hooks.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Dec 17
I'm convinced he goes into mourning when you leave to go north with the way he's following you around now and showing you his fish, and peeking into your window. He's such a sweet bird.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
He is an awesome bird, but I'm glad he remembered me. lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 17
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Dec 17
@DianneN I am too. I think he proves that birds have long memories.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Dec 17
Does Doodles know you are "cheating" on him with Orville?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
Lol! I did mention Orville a few times to Doodles, but he was too afraid of a hawk that was circling overhead to pay much attention to me.
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20255)
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11 Dec 17
Such a good friend you have got there. I read about other similar cases after reading your post. Sounds like once a hawk decides to be good friends with someone, he/she often follows that friend around. You cats will be very jealous knowing this.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Dec 17
I never knew that! Thanks for telling me and lol! I won't breathe a word of it to Doodles!
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20255)
•
12 Dec 17
@DianneN (hawk could grab cats, right? Even if that cat was a fat one! )
snowy
@snowy22315 (179768)
• United States
10 Dec 17
You;re his buddy apparently! The lake has a pair of herons that live on it It is always fun to see them.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 17
It seems that way. lol Herons are so beautiful. We have them here, too.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
9 Dec 17
This is so lovely he knows and loves you Dianne
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@DianneN That is most amazing
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
He is fond of me, so much so that he just showed me his freshly caught fish!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
9 Dec 17
Orville does what my European red robin does all the time. The little bird follows me around the garden and it comes on the windows to watch me working inside. I love animals so much.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
10 Dec 17
@DianneN I agree, animals make my days better. My husband say we buy more food for the wild animals than for ourselves. As a matter of weight of food I fear he is right.
DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I remember your little robin! Animals are the best and so faithful and loving!
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Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
9 Dec 17
Orville decided that he needed a nice long walk too. Lol, it is so wonderful the way he is with you, Dianne. I wonder if you should try a note, they might just say yes.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
12 Dec 17
@DianneN that is a pity. I hope a note will work.
DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I will try a note. Otherwise, there doesn't seem to be any way to contact them.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
9 Dec 17
I think you need to leave them. One day you will catch them and take a picture of them.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
10 Dec 17
@DianneN Oh, I see.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
10 Dec 17
What a beautiful photo, so nice Orville lives in such a nice place
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 17
He's very particular where he builds his nest. Lol!!! Thanks, Faye!
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