As I gazed from the bedroom window this morning I noticed a bird bouncing across the garden. I knew from experience not to go out, as the bird would take flight without any hesitation. I got my camera and just hoped it would come a little closer. I eventually got one photograph.......click to enlarge.....
A juvenile mistle thrush.....what a lovely surprise.......
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How sweet. You can see how young it is with all of those spots on its breast. A great way to start the day.
Hi Lisa......they look so cute and kind of funny....
lots of spots indeed.....
He looks a little bit like the Hermit Thrush I've seen here in the US.
Marnie
Now that was a lovely surprise for you, how sweet. The beautiful Song Thrush which serenaded me throughout Spring was eventually taken by a cat, it has saddened me greatly.
Hi Marnie....interesting thank you.....
Fantastic to see a Mistlethrush juvenile! We don't seem to get them around here :( But I do have my fingers crossed for the Song thrushes to visit again!
Hi Jan....I can understand your sadness.......my heart felt heavy reading your comment.
Sadly the thrush family are an easy target for cats etc....
Perhaps you should just cherish the time she spent with you.....and keep the memory close.....
Hi Liz.....song thrush is down in numbers....what good news to hear that they visit you.....they must love your garden.....
How delightful...it makes me think of birds Dickon might call to in A Secret Garden! gail
Cheryl, what a delightful little fellow. He looks kind of lumpy, like his body isn't quite through growing, but he has a teenage attitude. Just look at those eyes. Almost an, 'I dare you to come any closer' look. So glad you had a good start to your day.
Hope you have a great weekend!
What a sweet little bird, Cheryl! I've never seen one of these before...or heard of it, for that matter. You certainly got a great photo of it without even having to leave your house:)
Hi Gail.....your comment made me smile...thank you....
Hi Beckie....I think that you are right....he has not quite filled out yet and he appeared to have a bit of an attitude. He made my day.....
Have a good weekend.....
Hi Rose....yes wasn't I lucky. My bird shots have always challenged me, so this was a delightful start to my day.....
Have a lovely weekend.....
Great shot, I am now keeping my camera in the kitchen fully charge and ready for that once a million chance to be at the right place and right time
Hi Rusty....good thinking....I try to keep my camera with me at all times now. I have missed so many rare opportunities here....
Cheryl: I sure appreciate you coming by my blog and catching up and for your prayers.
I can see that you are enjoying taking in the beauty of nature that
surrounds you! Sweet little one trying to get its wings.I wish you a wonderful summer.hugs NG
`Beautiful` Cheryl....TFS
I love wandering around your blog ..
So much `beauty`
Hope you and yours are well and enjoying yur weekend :) x
I do like its coloring and I'm guessing from its beak that it's a bird of prey?
Dear Cheryl,
Oh my goodness what an amazing blessing! He is darling and such a delight to see.
It is so difficult to take photogrpahs of all the darlings that come to call. When I am able to I am delighted.
I also love the darling bird on your header! Birda nd bugs and blooms seems to be whar we are all about! I am behind this week. The weather has turned delightful and I am outside!
Happy Weekend!
Looking forward to safari.
Sherry
Hi Naturegirl....my thoughts are very much with you at this time.....
The mistle thrush is a sweet and gentle bird....she can fly now, although it is a little unpredictable.....
May your summer be a peaceful one.......
Hi Terrie....yes all fine tku...enjoying the sunshine and showers.....
Hi Monica....No it isn't a bird of prey....its one of the songbirds....thrush family.....
I can see why you thought that....the angle of the photograph it does indeed look like a hooked beak....and they say the camera never lies......
Dear Sherry....it is good to hear that you have been outside enjoying the gardens and weather.
We have had sunshine and showers and it has been delightful....I do love summer showers....
It was a pleasure to have the juvenile mistle thrush visit...such a sweet bird....
and the bird on the header is a juvenile male chaffinch....pretty little thing...
C U tomorrow.....
SWEET
we don't have those birds here.
We do have Thrush
..not seen any in the Singing Woods.
thanks for sharing
What a nice start to your day! I'm glad you were able to capture this little bird. He does look funny with all his spots,though rather cute.
Hi Deena.....is there a wood thrush in your part of the world?? I believe I have read about them at some time.....
Hi Wendy.....he does look cute but I must agree a little funny to!!!
How fantastic, we have a couple of thrush's around but its awhile since I've seen a mistle thrush!
Lucky you!!
A lovely paradise.... I specially liked that last shot of the butterfly with opened wings.... just awesome! and oh, that "Please don't tag me, it makes me grumpy" pic is so funny... Is that you??? Loved it! ;) thanks for sharing your world with us, dear Cheryl... we love you!
cielo
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