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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Expecting




I've had a cute little House Finch couple in our yard
all spring and summer.  I've watched the lady every day
in the feeder and noticed she had quite a big belly 
on her this week.  Then she suddenly disappeared.
He's been around quite a bit more lately.
I bet she's sitting on her nest now
and he's bringing dinner to her.  Aw.

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  1. JennifferJuly 12, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Oh, that's so neat! Do you know where the nest is? It would be so awesome to get baby bird shots when they hatch . . . IF they'd let you!

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 4:45 PM

      No, I don't know! It would be so fun, but I imagine it's very high up to stay away from the cats. I thought she looked so cute with her belly dragging. I remember that feeling. ha.

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    2. JennifferJuly 12, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      Yes: that about-to-pop-belly is definitely a sensation when does not forget!

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    3. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 5:14 PM

      So true! ha.

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  2. MarthaJuly 12, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    How wonderful! I hope they built their nest far away from the contingency of cats. Felines are not friends of feathered folks.

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 5:15 PM

      I have noticed that they do! Smart birds!

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    2. MarthaJuly 12, 2014 at 5:35 PM

      So much for being a bird brain, huh?

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    3. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 6:17 PM

      Ooh...good one! You must have had your Wheaties this morning!
      Oh wait, not all that gluten. You must have had...coffee? ha.

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    4. MarthaJuly 12, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      I had coffee, yes.
      And I was naughty today. Breakfast was an ice cream sandwich.
      :0)

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    5. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 9:03 PM

      Yum. :) I had a klondike bar after dinner. Does that count? ha. I love dessert for breakfast...but I was good today and had a grapefruit.
      Maybe that helps me deserve the klondike bar tonight. lol.

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    6. MarthaJuly 12, 2014 at 10:08 PM

      I think if one eats grapefruit for breakfast a reward is almost a necessity.
      :0)

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    7. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 10:11 PM

      I totally agree! I might do it again tomorrow! haha.

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  3. SuzaJuly 12, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Aw - she's a cutie. I hope he is spoiling her.

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 5:15 PM

      Isn't she? I thought she was adorable, and obviously pregnant when she was in the feeder with the other skinny girls.

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  4. Adam JonesJuly 12, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    That is a cute looking bird.

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  5. sunshineJuly 12, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful shot.

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 6:17 PM

      Thank you, Christian! She was a cooperative model, that's for sure. :)

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  6. Gloria BakerJuly 12, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Aww love this couple! And she is cute
    Isn't adorable when someone spoiled you?

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 6:18 PM

      Yes, although it's been a looong time since I felt spoiled. haha.

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    2. Gloria BakerJuly 12, 2014 at 8:38 PM

      Me too ah dear we spoiled others:)
      That is we make!

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    3. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 7:59 AM

      Yes, that is so true!

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  7. Eddie BluelightsJuly 12, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Great shot of the House Finch :)

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 6:18 PM

      Well, thanks, Ed. Isn't she cute and fat and sassy? :)

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    2. Eddie BluelightsJuly 12, 2014 at 8:26 PM

      Yes, looks as though he is a gourmet chef and is spoiling her something rotten . . . lol

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    3. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 10:11 PM

      She's not full of food, she's full of eggs! :)

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    4. Eddie BluelightsJuly 13, 2014 at 4:19 AM

      Then he has served her very well:)

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  8. SuzaJuly 12, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    And, of course, when I read your headline, before I scrolled down to see the photo, I thought "OH MY - is Lauren pregnant?" Don't do that to me!!! :-) *heart returning to normal now*

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  9. MariJuly 12, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Awww - she's awfully cute! Hope you see some little ones around soon.

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 7:08 PM

      I did see some baby finches a few weeks ago! So sweet. They were already grown up looking!

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  10. FABJuly 12, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Nice shot and diagnosis Betsy.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 12, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Sweet photo. Enjoy your Sat. night.

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  12. Pat HattJuly 12, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Sitting on the eggs waiting to hatch
    Then you will have a whole new batch
    At least no snip snip needs to come due
    For them at your zoo lol

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 8:28 PM

      Harder to catch than a cat!
      I am very sure of that!

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    2. Pat HattJuly 12, 2014 at 9:42 PM

      Could use a cat
      To catch them stat

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    3. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 10:00 PM

      Well, that's one way to control the population
      although I was thinking of the snip snip intervention.
      haha.

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  13. Kathy GJuly 12, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Hope you're able to get pictures of the babies when they appear :-)

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 9:01 PM

      That would be so much fun. I think it's only happened once here when a couple nested in my hanging basket. I'll have to see if I can see where the dad goes when he leaves the feeder. :)

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  14. SuzaJuly 12, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Has your wren found a lady-love yet?

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 12, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      I have heard him only a few times throughout the neighborhood. He isn't in our yard incessantly calling anymore. Hopefully he found someone to love!

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  15. Phil SladeJuly 13, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    It's interesting that you noticed the female's belly like that. It may be a few more weeks before you see the youngsters out of the nest.

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 8:07 AM

      I normally probably wouldn't have except that she was ALWAYS eating! And compared to the other females, she was so much rounder. That belly covered her feet! So cute.

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  16. RajeshJuly 13, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Very cute bird.

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 8:08 AM

      She sure is! And I really enjoyed your entry, too!

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  17. Brian MillerJuly 13, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    then your zoo is expanding once again...ha.
    i dont know if i ever have noticed a pregnant bird...

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 8:12 AM

      What? The Gawker has never noticed? Ha. It's the robins that I think are most noticeable. Sometimes they loose an egg just hopping along the ground!

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  18. eileeninmdJuly 13, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Great shot of the sweet House Finch! Happy Sunday!

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 8:14 AM

      Thank you, Eileen! So far it's been great! Haven't gotten out of bed yet, though. Ha.

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  19. Anni July 13, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    What a great time of year for us birders!! And such an extraordinary image...so close up and personal!! Wonderful.

    Thank you, for linking up this weekend. Much appreciated.

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 8:28 AM

      Thanks, Anni! Sometimes it's hard to see them in the trees with all the foliage! But sometimes we get lucky and they pose out in the open. Ha.

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  20. orchid0324July 13, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Wow, how exciting to have the sweet lady finch close to you♡♡♡ You made me really jealous p;) I DO hope she and her babies (maybe) are OK!
    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 12:03 PM

      Thanks Miyako! Just a humble little finch...nothing like those birds you show us every week! ha.

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  21. PatJuly 13, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Sweet shot of this pretty little finch.

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  22. Amy at love made my homeJuly 13, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Sounds as though you will be having babies soon! xx

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 12:04 PM

      I might not see their nest, but it's always fun to see them brought to the feeder when they're a little older as they are taught to eat for themselves. always love that.

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  23. Hilary Melton-ButcherJuly 13, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Betsy - I hope she's sitting happily keeping her eggs warm and cosy .. lovely photo - cheers Hilary

    PS enjoyed you as Pink Cloud too ... H

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 12:04 PM

      I'm sure she is....now it's just a waiting game!

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  24. Anita JohnsonJuly 13, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Was I the only one that thought you were going to be a grandmother. Of a human baby! Ha!

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    1. Betsy BrockJuly 13, 2014 at 12:05 PM

      Suza thought that, too! haha....nope...just to birds! lol....

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  25. NatureFootstepJuly 17, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    great image of the finch:)

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