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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"!!
 
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30 comments:

  1. Karen LakisNovember 11, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Oh my goodness - that is so sweet!

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  2. Our photosNovember 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    What sweet little bird!
    Monday greetings, RW & SK

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  3. rainfield61November 11, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    You are great.

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  4. Joop ZandNovember 11, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Lovely litlle one..... good shots Debbie

    warm greetings from Holland, Joop

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  5. Elizabeth EdwardsNovember 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

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

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  6. TexWisGirlNovember 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    poor baby. glad she found your place and food.

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  7. Tina Fariss BarbourNovember 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

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

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  8. ElaNovember 11, 2013 at 10:39 AM

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

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  9. MuffieNovember 11, 2013 at 10:47 AM

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

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  10. NancyNovember 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    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

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  11. Grandma Barb's This and ThatNovember 11, 2013 at 11:13 AM

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

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  12. barbara l. haleNovember 11, 2013 at 11:27 AM

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

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  13. IdaNovember 11, 2013 at 11:41 AM

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

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  14. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

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

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  15. ClytieNovember 11, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    You just warmed my heart today!

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  16. Miss DebbieNovember 11, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    sweet pictures!

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  17. AndeeNovember 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM

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

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  18. BethNovember 11, 2013 at 2:42 PM

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

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  19. eileeninmdNovember 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    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.

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  20. Muffy's MarksNovember 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

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

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  21. JudyNovember 11, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    She is amazing!!!

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  22. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮November 11, 2013 at 4:13 PM

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

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  23. Farm GirlNovember 11, 2013 at 4:36 PM

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

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  24. Brian KingNovember 11, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    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!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 11, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Poor little thing...

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  26. KarenNovember 11, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    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.

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  27. CQUEKNovember 12, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    "lucky" - so sweet!

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  28. UnknownNovember 12, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Sorry to see! cute bird..

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  29. LeAnnNovember 12, 2013 at 3:12 PM

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

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  30. LinNovember 12, 2013 at 8:36 PM

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

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