We were enjoying our 3-season porch yesterday when a new feathered friend flew in to check out the back yard. It was very pretty, blue and white, but didn't stick around long enough to get the camera.Today, I was working on a column when Mary Anne yelled that the bird was back, so I grabbed the camera, rushed downstairs and quietly opened the door to the porch.
The cute little guy was perched in a red maple tree on the back border of the property, so I began shooting as soon as I was outside.
Thanks to the 28X zooom lens on my Lumix, I was able to advance a few steps and take a series of shots, but all the while, the bird had its head buried under its right wing, facing away. I got to within 2 or 3 feet from the tree, and the bird was at eye level, but still facing away.
I circled the tree, stopping every few seconds to take another photo, all the while thinking it would fly away.
Finally the head came out, but it still didn't fly away and I was able to take several close-up shots before finally
flying into the next yard and disappearing .At this point, we're figuring that the little guy escaped from a friendly home and will inquire around the neighborhood.
For now, we're simply grateful for the visit. If he returns, we'll put out some seed.
He sure did make our day!
