Visitors

It never fails to astonish me to step out my front door and see these visitors. 



Walking ever so gracefully, not at all afraid of me.


See the one on the far right?  He is trying to shoo me away with a loud squawk. 

Usually it's just Jack and Jill that come around, they always come in pairs.  Today they brought their friends from Mom's block around the corner, Fric and Frac.


Linked to:
Top of the Pecking Order  (isn't that soooo appropriate??)
Curb Alert (this is what is on my curb!) 

Comments

Cheapchick said…
Wow, they are beautiful - I'm jealous!
June 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Lori said…
How wonderful to have such interesting birds right outside your door. Love their names!
June 14, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Anonymous said…
We are definitely surrounded by some of natures best.
June 15, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Glenda said…
They're beautiful! What kind of bird is this?
June 15, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Bijou Sugar-Socks said…
are they cranes jeanne? love that u gave them names :) and also that you have stories about them :) i hope they come again soon!
June 16, 2012 at 2:30 AM
Jeannie Marie said…
These are Cranes, actually Sandhill Cranes.
June 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM
Thoroughly Modern Me said…
You live in such a beautiful area. Thanks for sharing all your great photos of the beach and these amazing birds! Have a great weekend. Tricia
June 16, 2012 at 11:47 AM
JoKnows said…
Amazing visitors. I imagine you wouldn't get tired of seeing such lovely creatures!
June 18, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Alecia @ ChickenScratch NY said…
They are amazing! How big are they? I hang out with emus but these look more intimidating with the long beaks. Thanks for sharing at What's Cluckin! Hope to see you back!
June 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Jeannie Marie said…
The cranes are 4.5 to 5 feet tall. Since I'm 5'3" they look pretty tall to me!
June 23, 2012 at 12:56 AM
Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said…
Wow! Super great pictures. I've never seen those beautiful big birds before. They are beautiful!!!

Dee
June 24, 2012 at 8:46 AM
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