Monday, November 11, 2013

A Safe Haven

I attract so many birds at my home feeders,
unfortunately, not all are healthy.
 
This little sweetie is my newest hero!
Blind, with limited flying ability this Female House Finch
is able to find my feeders, enjoy my offerings
and mingle safely with my other, healthy birds.
 
When she senses my presence
or knows other birds are around, she will open up her eyes!
 
I have old, fading hydrangeas under the feeders,
a good spot for her to seak shelter and remain protected!
 
She finds me every day...
 
and always let's me know she feels my presence!!
I named her "Lucky"!!
 

30 comments:

Karen Lakis said...

Oh my goodness - that is so sweet!

Our photos said...

What sweet little bird!
Monday greetings, RW & SK

rainfield61 said...

You are great.

Joop Zand said...

Lovely litlle one..... good shots Debbie

warm greetings from Holland, Joop

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i sure hope your food that you do provide will help out a bit. poor thing. so sad. ) :

TexWisGirl said...

poor baby. glad she found your place and food.

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

Such a sweet bird! Thank you for looking out for her.

Ela said...

This little bird is defenceless but so sweet. Debbie you are great !
Greetings :)

Muffie said...

What a little sweetie. Glad she found a friend in you!

Nancy said...

Gosh darnit Debbie -- I'm super hormonal (yes, even at my old age!) and coupled with Veteran's Day today... this sweet post about your bird just makes me want to cry. xo xo

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

So glad this poor little thing can find your feeders and your hydrangeas for shelter. She is "lucky" to have you!

barbara l. hale said...

Poor little thing. I wonder what happened to her. Maybe it's old age. That would be a comfort. Wonderful touching post.

Ida said...

Oh my gosh she's precious. I am so happy she feels safe enough to stick around your place where she can get food.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Hi Isn't she lovely and I imagine she loves knowing you are near adn feding her. Great shots.

Clytie said...

You just warmed my heart today!

Miss Debbie said...

sweet pictures!

Andee said...

She is a lucky little bird to have you to feed her!

Beth said...

Such a sweet little bird. She is very 'lucky' to have found you!

eileeninmd said...

What a sweet bird. So Sad to see, I hope she remains safe. She has a nice safe home in your yard. Have a great evening.

Muffy's Marks said...

Lucky, knows who cares about him!! Hope he survives!!

Judy said...

She is amazing!!!

MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮ said...

What a nice name on a nice bird :)
You are so kind to the birds.

Farm Girl said...

How sweet. I am so glad she is your newest fan. She is adorable.

Brian King said...

I've seen finches just like this at our feeders. They seem to have an infection of some kind in one or sometimes both eyes. Glad she can get some food at your place!

Anonymous said...

Poor little thing...

Karen said...

Oh poor sweet thing. I am glad she found your feeder. She has "House Finch eye disease" "mycoplasmal conjunctivitis", and the prognosis is not usually good.

CQUEK said...

"lucky" - so sweet!

Unknown said...

Sorry to see! cute bird..

LeAnn said...

Sweet pictures of a very dear little bird. I love the shots and thoughts.
Blessings!

Lin said...

Aw! she's lucky to have you and your yard to find food and shelter!