I had a new little bird in my yard today!
This sweet little thing (smaller than a sparrow!)
was flitting around the trees looking for insects
instead of eating from the feeders.
After some investigating online, I discovered
she's an American Restart.
Her male counterpart is black with bright
orange flashes. How very fun!
First warbler of any kind here at
my home sweet home!
♥
Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised I got her, actually. She didn't stay still but for a second!
DeleteInteresting bird and nice piccie . . . :)
ReplyDeletethanks, Ed. :)
Delete. . . and taken by a nice bird . . lol
DeleteWell that's a new one to me, what a sweet little bird :)
ReplyDeleteGreat picture !
Hugs,
~Jo
New to me, too! So fun! I didn't hear any warbling, though.
DeleteMaybe the males do that.
what a sweet, little thing
ReplyDeleteShe was teeny tiny!
DeleteWhen I was growing up, my dad had a Peterson's Field Guide and always used it to identify new birds. i guess these days you can just use the internet to research this. Cool that you saw a new bird... maybe she'll bring her mate around.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many neat identification websites now! You can do it by call, size, color, state. Makes it really nice!
DeleteWhat a lovely bird. I've never had one here and would find that a treat, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun when a new one comes to visit!
DeleteHi Betsy - what a delightful little bird to see around in the garden and in the trees. She's a delight - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI thought so, too. I hope she stays and brings her boyfriend! :)
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You absolutely can,
Deleteevery cat, bird and man. lol.
Lovely photo. One of these (not sure if a male or female) has been delighting birdwatchers on Barra, a Scottish island, this month. The first spotted here since 1985. A long way from home though!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a long time between sightings! I'm sure the Scottish avian enthusiasts are
Deleteover the moon! Very fun!
This is a new bird identification for me to learn. Once in a while i hear or see one that I can't identify but no camera is in hand. You captured this one perfectly.
ReplyDeleteOnly by luck, I tell you. That little thing was as quick as a anything! Took me forever
Deletejust to be able to focus my eyes on her, much less my camera!
She is adorable...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
Cheers!
Linda :o)
She certainly is. I hope she stays. It would be fun to see more of them!
DeleteNever heard of that one before.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't either. You're never too old to learn!
DeleteSo very sweet. I love it when things like this happen in our own backyards. Joy truly is found in the little things in life. :) She is even wearing your favorite color! :) I'll have to look up her male counterpart...he sounds lovely. Maybe he'll come visiting your trees too! That would be an added treat.
ReplyDeleteShe was dressed in her beautiful gray. haha. With bits of sunshine in her wings and tail.
DeleteVery fun, for sure. Yes it really is the little things.
What a sweet, little thing!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. I asked her to stay, so maybe she will. But with being an insect
Deleteeater, she might go further south this winter.
She is so tiny! How precious. Hope she brings her beau around.
ReplyDeleteSuper tiny! I couldn't believe it. She made the sparrows look like giants!
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