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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWhat are your favorite wild bird/birds? any kind. Mine is the owl and hummingbird. Thank you
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Walleye
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hlthe2b
(110,441 posts)Like my guy, John Denver, whose album cover "Aerie" I posted yesterday, and the song: "Eagle and the Hawk."
If not ignoring song birds, then those wonderful little yellow finches that have made a Colorado comeback after years of near decimation from West Nile Virus infection.

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lastlib
(26,200 posts)Love the video, too!
Eagle fanatic here!
LastDemocratInSC
(4,075 posts)I love listening to them in the early evening.
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lastlib
(26,200 posts)I have numerous pictures and statuettes (ceramic and bronze) of eagles all over my house. Sisters and GF give me eagle-related stuff for Xmas & birthdays. And, of course, I am an Eagle Scout! Years ago, I did volunteer work for an eagle conservancy that rescued & rehabilitated disabled or injured eagles.
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Niagara
(10,799 posts)I have a particular fondness for owls, blue jays and cardinals, orioles and hummingbirds.
I provide food for both the orioles and hummingbirds in my yard.
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markodochartaigh
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Or argus
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Or Bulwer's wattled pheasant
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FuzzyRabbit
(2,167 posts)In the Pacific northwest we call them blue jays.
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yellowdogintexas
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EYESORE 9001
(28,498 posts)Many birds go by that name, but Im referring to the one I know - the gray catbird.
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Prairie_Seagull
(4,265 posts)Fed em (when I shouldn't have) in boot camp a long time ago. Fed em off numerous ships/boats and ashore.
What could it be?
Seagull of course.
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yellowdogintexas
(23,350 posts)I have a newfound fascination with owls after following a neighbor on NextDoor who posts photos of the owl family in his tree. He has an owl box and they nested in it quite comfortably
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discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,666 posts)One often followed me from my car in the parking lot into work many mornings. Air support?
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CrispyQ
(39,918 posts)A few facts from their FAQ page.
https://birdsarentreal.com/pages/faq
What do you mean Birds Arent Real?
The term Birds Arent Real refers to biological Birds no longer existing on United States soil. After the government forcibly made the entire species extinct in the 20th century, all of these real birds were replaced with surveillance drones designed to look just like Birds. To simplify- Birds no longer exist in the U.S. as a biological lifeform, thus, Birds Arent Real!
What is bird poop?
Bird poop was originally thought to be oil discharge from earlier bird drone models. After further research though, this was disproven. Bird poop irregularly falls on vehicles in large amounts. Recent studies show that 87% of Bird Poop in populated areas falls on peoples cars. Why is this? Confidential documents leaked in 2018 revealing that Bird Poop is actually a form of liquidated tracking apparatus. If you walk outside and notice some bird poop just happened to fall on your car, be aware that you are now being tracked by the United States Government. It is recommended you clean your car exterior regularly to avoid this.

Green herons, to answer your question.

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Solly Mack
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(47,326 posts)to watch. as a class, the couple buld the nest., lay the eggs and see the baby birds. It was an experience. Thank you for pulling those memories back.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,918 posts)Not that we have brutal winters in Houston often, but when I see the first robin, then I know the bluebonnets aren't far behind.
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CanonRay
(15,403 posts)So unbelievable smart, and they recognize you.
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catbyte
(37,207 posts)When I was a kid, we were taking a Sunday drive to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and about 10 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge, along I-75, there were 9 Arctic/Snowy Owls perched on old fence posts along the highway. They were huge and they were stunning.
They looked like this:
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CanonRay
(15,403 posts)I just associate it with being in the mountains
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3catwoman3
(27,004 posts)And nuthatches, chickadees, wild canaries, downy woodpeckers, and cardinals.
I read somewhere that the more birds a person sees, the happier they are. Our backyard is absolutely alive with all of these birds this spring, and several others, and I am quite happy.
debm55
(47,326 posts)spring and summer. And I love them. We have various woodpeckers in my neighborhood. I can sear them but not see them. Yes; birds are very useful and beautiful creatures.
JMCKUSICK
(2,927 posts)Dives at speeds over 150mph
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Paladin
(30,882 posts)Most fearless animal I've ever encountered. If needs be, they can run away from practically any dangerous situation, and if things get critical, they simply fly off. They have no fear of poisonous snakes---hell, they dine on them. Impressive birds, for sure.
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beemerphill
(569 posts)It is kind of a shame that most people don't like them. I've got no reason for liking them, I just do.
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electric_blue68
(22,104 posts)Macaws the big coloful parrots.
There's the scarlot (mainly w some other colors) the hyacinth (blue w some yellow), a ?nearly all green one.
The s a w h e t (dern auto correct "satchet" 😬😄 ) owl is one of the smallest. Squee!
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ProfessorGAC
(73,366 posts)Watching them soar & ride the updrafts is awesome.
I watched a couple on the golf course one day.
They flew the length of 2 holes (probably a half mile), turned around, did the sane in the other direction.
They each flapped their wings ONCE!
Awesome sight.
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Squeaky41
(371 posts)Summer nights were broken by "Whip Poor Will" calls.
Love clucking robins looking for worms, too.
Retired in CA foothills. Bird feeder can be emptied in a day.
Many noisy arguments.
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TommieMommy
(2,133 posts)My cat and I watch them at the backyard bird feeder. Also the little finches are cute. I love nature 💙
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Wuddles440
(1,764 posts)but hummingbirds and doves are close seconds.
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Littlered
(334 posts)If you would have told me 20 years ago I would become a birder. I would have called you crazy, but here I am. Managing 6 or more feeding stations. My favorite bird(s) change with the seasons. Presently purple martins are my favorite. Or perhaps humming birds, cant forget the eastern bluebirds, or the orioles, maybe red wing blackbirds that nest in our cattails? See where Im going here, lol.
Unfortunately we only have two mating pairs of martins this year because we also have a mating pair of red shoulder hawks. And they have grown fond of using the Martin house as their perch. If I could post a picture. I would post a pic (or 10 ) of our latest pets, a pair of wild turkeys.
Okay Ill stop now because I truly love birds.
Hey look what I just learned to do
debm55
(47,326 posts)sharing and for your love of birds. Littlered
lark
(25,162 posts)I live in an old growth oak forest so the woodpeckers are very abundant. We always plant lots of flowers for polinators and hummingbirds.
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