Wednesday, April 2, 2014

My Girl!!

 She still comes every day, here she is on March 18th,
surrounded by frosted flakes,

 and her "tastey" jelly as well!

 She has a few favorite spots in the trees...

 and is doing very well here on her own.

 On March 26th, it snowed...

 I'm not sure if she had ever seen snow before she came to New Jersey.

We cleared her a spot, loaded her up with jelly and she was just fine.

Here she is on March 30th,
 
she still favors the jelly, over the orange.

  When she's out of jelly,

 she flies in to this tree and waits for me to come out and fill it.

 She watches every move I make and as soon as I finish filling her up,
before I am even back in the house...

she returns to the deck and enjoys her jelly!!
She prefers grape!!
 
She is still all alone, except for the hubs and I...
she made it through the winter, fingers crossed, she stays with us forever!
 

35 comments:

Nicki said...

jelly ? really? I have so much to learn about birds. Your girl is quite pretty.

Beth said...

She is beautiful!!

Andee said...

I love her!

Montanagirl said...

Those Orioles are so beautiful...We get them here too. They'll start arriving around the middle of May. Can't wait! I know they love oranges and grape jelly - I better stock up.

Brian King said...

She's a beauty! Funny how birds know when their food is being restocked!

Farm Girl said...

She is so pretty. I hope she stays there. I think it is so neat that you know she likes grape jelly best.
She is really beautiful.

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Hi Debbie. Just catching up with you here. Happy Belated Birthday to your mom. Looks like she had a fun birthday.
The little jelly thief is too cute.
And what sweet pictures of the little oriole. How fun to watch her all winter.

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

Aw, she's your baby! :-) You and your hubs are great to help this little one make it through the winter. And she is so beautiful.

Karen said...

Yay, I'm so glad she made it through the winter! Lovely shots of her Debbie!

Jackie See said...

ahhhh... isn't Mother Nature wonderful! Your photos take us right there beside you watching her. Thanks for sharing Debbie, I enjoy your posts so much!

TexWisGirl said...

she is so cute and she has you trained well! love it!

Muffie said...

What a cute little oriole miss! Just keep loading on that jelly.

Gillian Olson said...

She is beautiful and has found a good home with reliable staff!

Ela said...

Your little girl is so beautiful :)
Greetings <(')

Lisa Gordon said...

As you are finding out, birds are incredibly smart. I've had birds as pets for almost my entire life, and I am not sure where the term "bird brain" comes from. Just like a dog or a cat, they are very, very good at training you! :-)

This little one knows where she's got it good. She won't be going anywhere real soon.

She is just adorable, Debbie.

A Colorful World said...

This is a gorgeous bird! How stunning against the snow! I love that you see her often! Great photos!

grammie g said...

Hi Debbie... Poor baby, while her family is basking in the warmer weather somewhere she is left here in the snow!!
She knew just who to seek out, that nice couple with the soft heart, and "Grape Jelly"!! : )
Ya the jelly is a fave over oranges!!
I have had them eat orange flavored suet cakes too when they come back in the Spring!

Bless you
Grace

DIMI said...

She's a beauty Debbie!And so clever!!
But you treat her well!!Gorgeous pictures!I really enjoyed your post!
Dimi...

eileeninmd said...

Debbie, you are so lucky! Your Oriole is beautiful, great shots!

barbara l. hale said...

Awwwww! She's so beautiful! Nice that she has you as a friend!

Muffy's Marks said...

She is a knock out. You take such good care of her!!!

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Debbie, your oriole is cute.
Photos are excellent. I marvel at them.
Greetings.

S. Etole said...

She's a wise bird to stay with you and so pretty.

Gail Dixon said...

Oh she's pretty!! Must be an oriole. Orchard or Baltimore? You got some great shots and poses!

Adrienne said...

Another sweet creature so lucky to have you! What gorgeous coloring she has!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! I think you've made a friend for life! She's beautiful!

Michelle said...

What a sweet, little thing!

Miss Debbie said...

She's beautiful!

Willow said...

Aww ~ she is such a beauty !

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Elizabeth Edwards said...

aww, you are the "bird saver" or a "bird whisperer" ... what a gorgeous bird. love those colors. ( :

Ida said...

She's a darling for sure. You have some great pictures of here. I do feel a little sad that she is (alone) without her own kind but you are taking very good care of her.
I am just amazed that birds eat jelly. I've never left any out to see if the sparrows would eat it.

DeniseinVA said...

Oh wow, and a beautiful little girl she is. Great shots as always Debbie.

Jenny said...

I've never heard of birds liking jelly. Is it just her breed? Beautiful photos. xo Jenny

Laura. M said...

That nice ... I have prepared a nice lunch;)
a kiss.