Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Poppa's Gift


We are so fortunate to see the wonderful things we see at our cottage.  Today, I'm sharing a photo of a male Grosbeak feeding one of it's young.  The young sit up in the tree and cry, waiting for poppa to come up and feed them the sunflower seeds he gets from our feeder. It's interesting to note that we have only every seen the male doing the feedings.  Also, you can see that the young are as big as he is.  Perhaps it's time for them to start visiting the feeder themselves.

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44 comments:

  1. Teresa OAugust 7, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Such a delightful photo! I wonder if mama has flown the coop or just out for a wee visit with friends. Have a wonderful day.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 8:27 AM

      Thanks Teresa. We haven't seen Momma around for quite a while. It seems it's Poppa's job to raise these guys.

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  2. Kim StevensAugust 7, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Awww, this just warms my heart - what a fabulous capture!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 8:28 AM

      Thanks Kim. It's been a neat experience to watch.

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  3. joyAugust 7, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Beautful:) Act of love!Dropping by from OWT:

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  4. MarleenAugust 7, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Wonderful, well done!

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  5. MarilynAugust 7, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Wonderful shot. I know you must enjoy seeing all the birds at your feeder.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      Thanks Marilyn. It really is a treat to watch all the birds and their habits.

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  6. Carole M.August 7, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    absolutely fabulous capture; beautiful birds and so lovely to have them in your garden

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      Thank you Carole. They're a lot of fun to watch and photograph.

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  7. Black Jack's CarolAugust 7, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Oh, I so loved that photograph. Thank you! It is always interesting to me that so many pairs of birds share the child-rearing duties. And, yes, many young are now just about at the stage of having to learn to find their own food. I always think that must be a very difficult adjustment.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      Thanks. I must say I learn a lot from observing the behaviours of the various birds. It's a lot of fun.

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  8. SharonAugust 8, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Awesome! I bet you watched and waited for this one. What a wonderful capture!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 8:42 AM

      Thanks Sharon. Actually it's easy to get the timing right. Once I hear the you g crying I have plenty of time to go in and get my camera. Actually, this morning the young are at the feeder, starting to feed themselves!

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  9. Jean BaardsenAugust 8, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Great photo! It's nice of you to provide the seed!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 8:43 AM

      Thanks Jean. It's a small price to pay for the wonderful show they provide us in return.

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  10. FibreartistAugust 8, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful shot Linda! I wish I could take such excellent photos!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM

      Thanks Donna. I missed seeing you at our journal making day. Hope you had fun at Sandra's open house!

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  11. Tamar SBAugust 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Wow! What a moment of nature to capture!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 9, 2012 at 9:14 AM

      Yes Tamar, I feel lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful sites. Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. deb dutyAugust 9, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Wonderful photo! I love this!

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  13. Andrea @ From The SolAugust 10, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I like a father who shares in the duties ... I am guessing Mom is off cleaning nest or maybe taking a break after getting the babies big enough to fledge. Whichever, this is a wonderful photo ... Thank you

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 10, 2012 at 10:36 AM

      Thanks Andrea. Those fledglings are now starting to feed themselves as of this morning.

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  14. tiarastantrumsAugust 10, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    oh those busy parents!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM

      True story! A parents work is never done. Thanks for your comment. :-)

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  15. Image ArtistryAugust 10, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Ah, how lovely! You really have captured a wonderful moment.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM

      Thanks. It's great being able to see all these wonderful sites here at the cottage!

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  16. Jill WellingtonAugust 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Great in every way!!! Love the angle, too.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    beautiful moment captured! you've got such a curious and great eye, Linda!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 10, 2012 at 3:01 PM

      Thanks so much. Have a wonderful weekend. BTW, I love the pics of your daughter on the swing but I couldn't find where to leave a comment on your blog.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 11, 2012 at 8:03 AM

      Thank you Dick. It does take patience, but it's worth the wait. Glad you stopped by.

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  19. Currie SilverAugust 11, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    this is a real treasure, Linda!! thanks for sharing.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 11, 2012 at 11:47 PM

      Thanks Currie. It's such a delight to be able to share these amazing experiences. Thanks for vivitivg.

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  20. KimAugust 11, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    How interesting. Yes, that "baby" needs to start learning to get to the feeder. ;)

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 11, 2012 at 11:49 PM

      Thanks Kim. Actually the little fledglings have started to feed on their own. But, when poppa shows up they still cry for him. It's too funny!

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  21. IdaAugust 12, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Such a great capture of this delightful bird.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 12, 2012 at 8:10 AM

      Thanks Ida. The grosbeak is such a beautiful bird. We certainly enjoy their visits.

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  22. Michael GloverAugust 17, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Hi Linda, Beautiful birds! Also thank you for visiting my blog as now I get to see yours!

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