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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Resident Robin


I stepped out on the back porch this week and my resident Robin
flew out of the tree, landed a couple of yards away and struck up 
a conversation!  I couldn't believe it!  That's a first!
He was still there when I slipped into the house for a handful
of dried cherries and my camera.  The closer I dropped the
treats, the closer he hopped, chirping a 'Thanks, Betsy'
with each one.  When he ate the last one, away he went.
  That was the sweetest thing that happened to me this week!

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64 comments:

  1. Robert SmithFebruary 28, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Who cant resist a cherry from a cheery lady? Why, Mr Cock Robin of course!

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:55 PM

      He certainly couldn't. And it was almost if he was asking for food. Poor hungry thing!

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  2. Eddie BluelightsFebruary 28, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Fantastic action flight photo Betsy ~ and I can understand how you felt when the conversation took place . . :)
    Our Robins are quite brave as well . . .

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:56 PM

      I almost cut his head off in the photo...he was quick!

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    2. Eddie BluelightsFebruary 28, 2015 at 5:15 PM

      Yes, you JUST got him in frame . . . very well done . . . . it is a beaut and quite frankly I have never seen a photo of a Robin with wings fully out stretched like that, or any small bird come to think of it. I can almost feel the downdraught . . . I bet your bird friends are impressed . . . :)

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  3. Brian MillerFebruary 28, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    ha. of course he did...
    now his whole family will probably be moving to your yard...

    so what did the cats think of your resident robin...
    ha

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  4. ElaFebruary 28, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Fantastic shot ! It is difficult to capture a bird in flight !
    Have a happy weekend :)

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:56 PM

      Almost didn't get him....they're quick, that's for sure!

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  5. SuzaFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Dried cherry treats - yum. Maybe I'll hop over too! You captured him beautifully with his wings spread - such detail. They look like angel wings.

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:57 PM

      I've been nibbling on them, myself! Very yummy and a nice change from craisins!

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  6. L. D. February 28, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    That is a marvelous shot. I have heard and seen a photo of 5 robins somewhere in Iowa. We don't have any hanging around to skate on our ice rink. The cherries was probably one of the robins favorite. Start calling you the bird whisperer.

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:57 PM

      Bird whisperer...I love that. ha. We don't normally have robins until the spring...I'm not sure what this guy is doing here all alone this winter!

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  7. HansHBFebruary 28, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Wonderful bird-post, well done!
    My post at: https://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:12 PM

      Well, thanks, Hans! I'll come visit your entry soon!

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  8. WandaFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    That is so sweet, and beautiful against the white snow. They know you Betsy...they know you will take care of them. I love it.

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      Poor Robin doesn't eat seed and the crab apples are down to almost nothing! He knew who to ask, I guess! ha.

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  9. Pat HattFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Enjoyed the treats
    Singing his own beats
    And no cats around
    So he could astound

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:14 PM

      I'm sure he knows the cats
      as they usually go on the attack!

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  10. PatFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    What a cute shot of your resident Robin.

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:14 PM

      Thanks, Pat...glad I caught him in flight...almost missed it!

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  11. HilaryFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    Fun shot.. and lovely little encounter you had with this sweetie.

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  12. LindaFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Lovely capture!
    I hope you and the Mr have a wonderful evening out....well deserved♥️
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  13. Anita JohnsonFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    I LOVE this!

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:15 PM

      I'm SO glad his head didn't get chopped off in the frame! ha. That would have been sad.

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  14. DebFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    You have a resident robin? I just read a post at breath of fresh air about her resident robin. I want one, too. ☺ do pop over and meet Mary, Betsy. Love your photo. Deb

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      No kidding? Mary and I must be on the same wave length! Thought of you today...hope you're enjoying the nesting! :)

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  15. MariFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Awesome shot! No robins here yet.

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    1. Betsy BrockFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      We only have this one that has been here all winter. Someone forgot to tell him Robins go south until spring!

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  16. LaurieFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    Loved it! I have got to work on my bird skills. I'm not quick enough. We have several Robins hopping around in the yard, but I can't get a good shot to save me. Something to work on!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM

      Well, I take lots of bad shots that never get shared.....you just have to keep at it and then you get some good ones! Lots of mine are taken through the window, too...not this one, but many others!

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    2. LaurieMarch 1, 2015 at 10:54 PM

      Do you use a tripod at all?

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  17. MaryFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Hi Betsy - thanks for stopping by this evening - I just love Deb! Fabulous shot of the robin in flight - it's hard to catch a bird like that. I also love the female cardinal in your header - I always think they are much prettier and softer-looking than the brighter males! If I dig my DSLR out I might have a chance to get flying birds - I do use it in Africa on safari and have managed to get some great bird pics with movement, but here at home I usually just grab my point and shoot to use through the window!!

    We have another ice storm on the way early tomorrow - what a winter here in the south - will it ever end?
    Happy weekend - nice to meet you.
    Mary. . . . . . in chilly North Carolina

    P.S. I have a friend in England who trained a robin to come and eat out of a dish in her hand - every day when she went to the stable to feed her horses the robin showed up - how cute is that!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      Hi Mary! Well, your robin post was great, so I think you do just fine with your point and shoot!

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  18. UnknownMarch 1, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    Cute story and great action shot. :)

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  19. eileeninmdMarch 1, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    Cute story, I have to remember the Robins like dried cherries.. Great action shot, have a happy day!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 9:17 AM

      Yes, they will eat fruit and not seed. I'm sure they are missing the worms! Lol!

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  20. maryaustriaMarch 1, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    A gorgeous shot! A wonderful capture!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you, Mary....too cool not to share with the group!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 1, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Betsy, I love when God blesses us with these special, unexpected bright moments. The photo is gorgeous.
    Mildred

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 9:22 AM

      Mildred! Where have you been.....your blog keeps coming and going! Ha. Can't decide?

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  22. TannaMarch 1, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    THAT would make my day!!! Love that you caught this beautiful photo to share! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM

      It did make my day....what a very fun thing to have happen!

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  23. Hilary Melton-ButcherMarch 1, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Betsy - what a lovely welcome for you to the early days of Spring ... Mr/s Robin knows where to hold court - can't say I blame him/her .... Looking forward to more beautiful spring shots - cheers Hilary

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 1:20 PM

      It will be a while before you see any spring shots from me....we are buried in snow and it will be another month or more, I'm thinking!

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  24. MichelleMarch 1, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    What a great action shot!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 1:22 PM

      Thanks, Michelle....was happily surprised to see it turn out!

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  25. ChristineMarch 1, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    I love Robins, their songs that welcomes Spring and their bold colors.
    Now I love them cause of this special moment.
    Where did I put my dried cherries??

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 1:23 PM

      Haha...well, you have dandelions blooming...your robins can dig for worms! No cherries necessary!

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  26. jennyfrecklesMarch 1, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    So sweet, you really are a creature-whisperer.

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  27. A Colorful WorldMarch 1, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    What a wonderful encounter!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 1, 2015 at 7:32 PM

      It really was...almost made me cry. ha. So sweet. I'll always remember it.

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  28. betty-NZMarch 1, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Such a great treat for you!

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  29. TexWisGirlMarch 2, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    so cute. we only get to see them during migration, but i'm always thrilled to hear their distinct call - reminds me of home (wisconsin).

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  30. AnonymousMarch 2, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    That is great! I'm longing to see a robin telling me that spring is coming.

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  31. NatureFootstepMarch 2, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    what a treat! Love the story and the image. It is so great when we can communicate with the animal kingdom that way :)

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