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I found a bird in my plant

Last post 05-09-2008, 8:03 AM by BonniePA. 6 replies.
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  •  05-05-2008, 12:18 PM 35850

    I found a bird in my plant

    the other day my family and I noticed that there was a bird in one of our hanging baskets.we live in Tenn.

    I've up loaded a picture on to flickr.com

    the adress is http://www.flickr.com/photos/brisingr/2468004895/

    thanks for the help,
                                Rioku

  •  05-05-2008, 12:23 PM 35852 in reply to 35850

    Re: I found a bird in my plant

    Female House Finch.
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  •  05-05-2008, 12:42 PM 35856 in reply to 35850

    Re: I found a bird in my plant

    Definitely a female House finch.

  •  05-05-2008, 2:47 PM 35879 in reply to 35850

    Re: I found a bird in my plant

    Yup. They love hanging plants.

    To keep them out just ball up some aluminum foil and put it in the middle of the plant. Makes a great cat toy also.

     

  •  05-05-2008, 2:49 PM 35880 in reply to 35850

    Re: I found a bird in my plant

    Female house finch for sure and they do love those hanging baskets
    Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.
    Sir James Dewar, Scientist (1877-1925)

  •  05-05-2008, 4:52 PM 35902 in reply to 35880

    Re: I found a bird in my plant

    The name of this page, "I found a bird in my plant" cracks me up!
    I heard the wind calling my name; see if it calls you.

  •  05-09-2008, 8:03 AM 36705 in reply to 35902

    Re: I found a bird in my plant

    Ive yet to see one. My neighbor says they come every year to her hanging plants.
    Happy Birding!
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