I was excited to see these “exotic” birds. The color was so beautiful. I called my husband in to look at them. He told me they were pigeons. Oh well. It’s my first pigeon in my backyard.
Off he goes. I didn’t see them again.
Isn’t the color striking?
I spotted a sparrow enjoying the bird bath.
Then he was joined by friends.
The water was flying. Now they must feel nice and clean.
A mourning dove waited for the waves to chill before taking a turn at the bird bath.
A quail walks by the other side of the bird bath. He was not interested in it.
It looks like Mrs. is having a conversation with her reflection in the camera.
Red keeps an eye out for any intruder at the Bird Buddy feeder.
I’m excited for my daughter to arrive soon! She should be here by 10 a.m. today. We’re going to the farmer’s market in Carefree and cooking dinner together. It will be a short visit because she’s flying this morning then driving our second car back to the Bay Area. She’s gone two years carless and has decided to join the world of driving again.
We recommended she buy our car rather than a used car from a stranger. Our car is in excellent shape and has low mileage. She did ask us for the CARFAX history! There are winter storm warnings through the mountain passes for her to get home. I’m worried about that, but she said she’d stay extra days in So Cal if the storm is still a factor.
What are your plans for the weekend? Can you believe we’re almost through the month of February?
Pigeons do have pretty colored feathers but be glad they didn’t stay. Their poo is toxic and can do real damage to your roof if they gather in high numbers.
Yikes! I didn’t know about toxic poo. I’m glad they’ve left too, even if they were beautiful.
Pigeons are really pretty with those iridescent feathers aren’t they? I had a flock show up for a bit not long before I left WA. Had never seen any there in 8 years then there they were. It was odd. Enjoy your time with daughter. It’s great that she can get a reliable, well cared for car and I love that she asked you for the Carfax report LOL 🙂
I never saw a pigeon before in our yard. The beautiful colors stood out among the Mourning Doves and Quail. I didn’t run the Carfax report. She can do that if she wants to! The car is 10 years old and in great shape with less than 50,000 miles. We got it checked out last week and there were no issues. I sure hope it stays that way!
They do have some distinct coloring. Those pigeons might belong to someone, who let them loose for some exercise. They have a way of returning home to their keeper.
I hope the car you’re giving to your daughter will be able to pass California’s strict emission standards, or she might have to pay for some expensive modifications.
I really thought the pigeons were some exotic species with their beautiful coloring. The car is registered in Arizona. Maybe she should keep it that way! Although, we did buy it in California and had it there for years.
The exotic pigeon! 🤣 But it’s true that there are surprisingly few pigeons around.
Have an absolutely wonderful time with your daughter!!
Thanks! I’ve heard the pigeons are a pest. But at least here I’ve only seen them one day. I was so excited to see them. My daughter should be here soon!
I hope your daughter will wait until there is good news about the passes, Elizabeth. Yay for buying your car, not a used from who knows who. The pigeons are Rock Pigeons and are a problem here. I see a Mourning Dove too, they gather on my fence every eve at dusk to drink from the birdbath then they disappear for the night. ❤️
My daughter will wait until the passes are clear. Especially after not driving a car for two years! There’s no point to push it. So that’s the Rock Pigeons you’ve talked about. They are beautiful, but that one day is the only time I’ve seen them. The Mourning Doves are here in force.
Great picture of Mrs Red. Wow, her coloring is not as dull as I thought. Often when I see the female cardinals their coloring is so dull. Great shots.
Thanks! Yes, the coloring on Mrs. stood out well in the photos I got yesterday. From a distance she does look dull. Especially next to Red.
Love the sparrow photos. I hope you have a great visit with your daughter and she has a safe drive home!
I’m glad you enjoyed the sparrows. It was fun to capture them in action. I’m excited to see our daughter. She should be here in a few minutes!
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That is good that you are able to see your daughter and sell her your car. That is a plus for both of you. This has been a busy week for me. I am looking for a little relaxation and finishing some more line editing for my publisher. I’m not sure how many of us can survive for long without a license or a car to drive unless you are near good transit or working at home or retired.
That’s great that you’re doing some line editing. My daughter and son live on in an area with lots of rapid transit like BART and buses. She’s been taking the bus to work at UC Berkeley. It’s only two miles from her apartment. The hard thing is she has to use a laundry mat and bringing groceries home is a pain. Also, in the summer she wants to get to the ocean and swim. There’s lots of things you realize is more difficult without a car.
I understand. When I returned from teaching in South Korea, I needed to find a car. The area I stayed in temporarily had lots of retired people, Lower Alabama, so I was able to find a great car for my move to Florida. I can still remember my mom and I car shopping at lots together. A little funny but it was my dad who ultimately found the car through a friend of a friend. A car definitely brings more independence.
A retirement area is a great place to go car shopping! So lucky your dad found one for you.
Pigeons are really beautiful birds with their shiny plumage. But they do make a lot of mess. I love all the pictures. Have a wonderful time with your daughter. ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks! I’m so excited now my daughter is here. I was surprised to find out that beautiful bird was a pigeon. I’m glad they’ve left though if they make a mess!
You’re welcome. Kids coming to visit is such a happy occasion. We have so many pigeons here and I love their feathers shining in the sun, in so many shades of rainbow. But it’s good that they have moved on.
Car prices have exploded. Wise of her to buy from you. If nothing else, she knows the car’s history. And yes, Red’s color really stands out today. Wow. He always stands out, but seems to be an even darker reddish. Gotta be noticed that guy. Ha, ha.
Our daughter is mad that we’re not giving the car to her — but we are giving her a good deal. 😅 Yes, car prices have gone up. Red is especially good looking!
Oh I hear you. The cost is too expensive to just give. The average cost of new car is now more than $50,000, used car is $27,000. I get it!
Also there is something to be said for teaching our kids to value things because they have invested their own money.
Pigeons are lovely birds. All your birds are beautiful! It’s great you get to have a short visit with your daughter. Wishing her safe travels!
Thank you! It’s great to have our daughter home, even for a short visit. I’m glad you enjoyed my photos.
I love the sparrows in the bird bath, and that’s wonderful about your daughter visiting. Enjoy! We can’t wait to see our son and daughter this year, but still have to make plans. Have fun!
The sparrows looked like they were having so much fun. But it was in the low 40s! I don’t know how they managed to jump in! Yes, it’s great to have my daughter home for a short visit.
As gorgeous as pigeons are with their pretty feathers, it’s actually a blessing they didn’t stay — their poo is toxic and large groups of them can do real harm to your roof
I didn’t know that until yesterday. Thanks for the advice.
Have fun with your daughter today! Getting a car from you is probably the best bet. Carfax LOL!
My niece is coming for a week on Tuesday. We’ll spend a couple days in Santa Fe. I’m looking forward to a change in scenery—haven’t been out of town since September!
My ski pass is only good for weekdays and we just got the best snow of the season. So I’m playing hooky on Monday!
Great bird photos!
It’s great to have a visit by our daughter. I’m sure she’ll love grocery shopping with a car again! Have fun with your niece and enjoy Santa Fe, plus skiing on Monday!
No! How is next week March!! Let’s see….two dinners, went to visit family, and movie today. And blizzard watch…
Isn’t that crazy that March is next week? Be safe in the blizzard!
Thank you!
I love pigeons as well!
The sparrows are soo cute in the birdbath. Great job!
Wonderful photos!
Thanks! That was my one-time pigeon sighting. The sparrows love the birdbath. Once in awhile the mourning doves enjoy the birdbath too.
Wow, on being the only time you have seen a pigeon! Glad you could see one. I guess they are on the East coast more.
On the other hand, I may be short of pigeons but I have dozens of Mourning Doves and Quail.
February is flying by!
I’m giggling at your exotic pigeon. But yes, the colors are striking!
Well, I’m a few days behind (always). I hope you had a lovely visit and that your daughter made it home safely; surely Waffles was miffed about missing the trip to Grandma’s house. 🤪 Well, maybe he didn’t know what was happening, unless he reads your blog.
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