Backyard friends from today @

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I came downstairs and was getting coffee going while looking out my kitchen window. All of a sudden there were two male Baltimore Orioles at my feeder! They’ve been so shy in prior years that it’s always one at a time, so this was a thrill!

Of course by the time I ran and grabbed my phone, one had already taken off.

Here’s the other pretty boy:

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And then, Daisy the Mallard hen decided to show up and photo bomb the next shot. She’s such a diva! :roll_eyes:

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Daisy has been visiting our backyard since we moved in 3 years ago. She’s usually with her significant other, Jay. I’ll try to get pictures of this glamor couple when they’re here together.

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Ooh how lovely :green_heart:

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OOo thank you for sharing! How exciting! :bird: I’ve been bitten by the birding bug this year and joined a local club. My phone isn’t good enough to capture decent images of the birds I see, but I would be thrilled to see Baltimore Orioles!

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@tracyS and @Artemisia - happy you like them!

My phone is getting old, and I know I’m due for an upgrade - hate spending the $$ but the tradeoff will be much better pictures! :grinning_face:

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Absolutely stunning - look at that bright orange color! He’s very handsome :bird: :orange_heart:

Daisy wanted to model for you too! :duck: :laughing: She’s lovely as well. Hi, Daisy!

These pictures brought a smile to my face this morning. Thank you for sharing them!

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Lovely pics! I love Daisy!

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@BryWisteria and @Amethyst - thank you lovelies! I’m happy these pics brought smiles.

@Amethyst - everyone loves Daisy - she’s quite tame, and will often just nestle under a nearby bush when we’re sitting outside, and hang out. :grinning_face:

@Artemisia - have fun with your birding club! Watching our feathered friends is wonderful. :heart:

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Hello beautiful birds!
Blessings Be!

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