Thursday, May 5, 2011

"Cheap Entertainment"

Who needs to pay good money to go out for entertainment...not me...I tell  you  these patio doors to my deck are  like a large TV screen set to the Nature Channel !!
Today the Baltimore Oriole returned and graced me with his presence as he usually does about this time of year!!  I set out half and orange  last night on the deck rail, one of the treats he gets every year, but when I saw him he was setting on the bar holding the seed feeders, "so mad dash for the camera"....."what"  he is eating suet"   (a first for me along with the bluebird and catbird ) so I took my position, and starting clicking!!


"Hmmm looks good"!


"It is good...been long trip"!!


"Oh great"  trouble is here ".....!!


"I like Norah, but the suet is mine too..
"you hear me"!!


"Oooh I'm so scared"

"You should be"..".see these ruffled feathers"!! 


"I'll show you whose the boss around this place"



"Well" I think I showed him who is boss!!


"I wonder if he sees me"


"I'll just nonchalantly sneak up from behind"


"Will you just~leave~me~alone"!!

"Well you didn't have to scare the living daylights out of me"
"I'm leaving"


"Finally some peace and quite, and lunch"!!





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21 comments:

  1. CherylMay 5, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Grace, That is just so funny. The images are great but the narrative is hilarious. I just cannot stop laughing. In fact, I am going back to read that again.

    Tks for the smile my friend.....

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  2. grammie gMay 5, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Cheryl...thank you so much...and you are welcome...so glad you had a good laugh!!
    I could hardly believe my eyes it is pretty funny!!
    ♥ my friend

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  3. Cicero SingsMay 5, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Backyard bird watching is SO entertaining! Well worth every cent spent on seed and suet.

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  4. RoyMay 5, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Great entertainment and a lovely looking bird GG.

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  5. grammie gMay 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    HI Cicero..well worth every cent for sure ..thanks!!


    Hey Roy..definitely,entertaining and lovely...thanks!!

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  6. TraceyMay 6, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    You are lucky to have them so close to you.. I've had a family of beautiful cardinals in my feeders and I've seen a yellow finch.. You must have been laughing at all the excitement going on around that suet!! I can understand the Oriole's perspective.. I'd be upset if someone was after my lunch too.. see you tonight!!

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  7. Beatrice P. BoydMay 6, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Morning Grammie G. ENjoyed the photo sequence and the commentary as well. You are so right in saying "who needs TV" cause nature surely provides better viewing.

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  8. MaryMay 6, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    LOL...I'm still laughing! That's a great series. Mockingbirds think they are so tough and want to own the feeders. Serves him right to have some competition.

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  9. grammie gMay 6, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Tracey...Your lucky to have the Cardinals... this feeder is so close to the house they don't like it!!
    Thanks ...yes, see you tonight!!

    Hi Beatrice....thanks for coming by to watch TV with me! haha!!

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  10. Ruth HiebertMay 6, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Oh wow,this is better than anything on TV.I smiled through the whole post.I love the action you captured and the commentary.

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  11. JeanMay 6, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    These photos of the two birds interacting are amazing! Wow. I haven't spotted any orioles yet but have finally seen a hummer.

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  12. SondraMay 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    What an encounter!!! The photos are awesome..they put up a very good bluff!!

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  13. grammie gMay 6, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Ruth...thanks so much,so happy you enjoyed!!

    Hi Jean...are your better today or still on a constant lookout!!
    Aren't those two funny ..I couldn't believe what I was seeing !! Good you at least have the hummer!!

    Hi Sondra...thanks so much ...it was a great show they put on!! haha!

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  14. theconstantwalkerMay 6, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    What a lovely bird the Oriole is to see. Beautifil colours and good on it for standing it's ground.
    A lovely commentary on the action Grace it put a smile on my face xx
    Nice title "Cheap Entertainment" as my fisrt thought was that birds "Cheep"

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  15. ReneeMay 7, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I printed a few out and hung them on my office walls. :) These are great! HA!

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  16. grammie gMay 7, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Andrew..haha~ your good~ "Cheep" would have been a good word instead of "cheap:...you always have the funny take on these things!!
    Thanks..glad I made you smile...have a good weekend ♥

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  17. grammie gMay 7, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hey Ney...Good ...I'm sure that's what you would like to do to a few people at work..haha!!

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  18. Lois EvensenMay 8, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love it! Great images and commentary. :)

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  19. S K DittaMay 20, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Cheap and the very best entertainment. Actors are too beautiful to need any makeup, you put in the lines, they are spontaneous in their performance...and work for suet. Who needs Hollywood!

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  20. grammie gMay 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Lois...thanks so much!!


    Thanks(Seasons)for coming by and leaving a comment...I must say one of my favorites even if I did it myself, hahaha!!

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  21. Rhonda Gales May 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Stopping by from A Diva's Garden. I really enjoyed your post, the pictures are beautiful. I don't see Orioles in my parts, although I live next door to Maryland and the Oriole is their state bird. Beautiful creatures.

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