A tram driver/tour guide at Sabino Canyon has the birds eating out of his hand. One at a time, cactus wrens, cardinals and pyrrhuloxias will take bits of cashew nuts from his open hand.
cactus wren
cardinal
pyrrhuloxia
I’ve never handfed a wild bird myself, have you?
pyrrhuloxia
23 comments:
awsome photos, and cool tittle too!
Amazing!
What is the point of hand feeding wild birds? I do like your photos, though.
Outstanding photos, Diane! The cactus wren photo, in particular, is worthy of enlargement and framing.
I have never hand fed any bird; am very content to have them visit the feeders we have in our yard.
Amazing. They must think he is a cactus!
Tom, I imagine it's fun to study birds up close while allowing them the freedom to fly away.
Oh very cool--I'm taking some seed with me the next time I go. :)
Diane, both the birds and your pix are amazing! Very unique and beautiful birds. Their feathers have nice colours. Happy Wednesday!
No I have never hand fed a wild bird ... only pigeons in St Mark's Square in Venice and they are hardly wild!
No way a bird would let me come close to hand fed it, Diane..They will fly as soon as they see my shadow..
Gorgeous photos, Diane!
I just can't imagine the thrill! I have a cousin in OK who had resident sparrow (I think) that would eat out of his hand, and came to expect it each and every day! They were friends! ~karen
amazing exotic birds , beautiful colors , we don't have the same here in France ;)
thanks for sharing
Have a great day
I've awarded you a Sunshine Award. Check the details on my blog and feel free to pass it on. ~ks
Beautiful photos of birds! They are gorgeous..
Wow. That cactus wren photo is amazing. What a gorgeous creature and it posed so nicely for you!
No I have not but what I would give to be able to do that. I love birds. Fantastic shots too.
Great shots, I would love to handfeed a bird. I have held the hummingbird feeders while they are sipping.
I feed "my" sparrows, pigeons, and other wild birds. They fly away even before I can whip out my camera.
Bird whisperer, great idea like Caser, the Dog whisperer.
Beautiful photos Diane, the cactus wren is such a cute little fellow.
When we lived on the other side of the state I had Steller's Jays that would take peanuts from my squirrel feeder. One of the females would take peanuts from my hand. She would even come to the back door and wait for me. I have also hand fed Gray Jays in Alaska.
the cactus wren fits so well in its environment! Great pics, Diane! Have a great weekend!
It's nice to see these birds behaving like pets!
What AMAZING photos! Thanks for sharing your experience with us virtually ;-)
Hugs and blessings,
reminded me of the round table commercial, the pizza whisperer!
sorry haven't been around much...baby taking mommy's time =P
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