I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.
It’s near the bird feeders. We had to cut down a lot of trees there, so it’s pretty much the last tree standing. All the birds arrive and perch there while they scope out the feeder situation.
I think “your birds” go the neighbors for leftovers and to be polite. Two neighbors and I used to feed a Fox Squirrel we called “Sammy” for many years. He made the rounds every morning to all three houses to see what goodies were put out for him that day. He’d do this “round robin” over and over until everything was gone … to not slight anyone of course. 🙂
This reminded me of old grade school photos where everyone got the same background 😊 I remember in 4th grade we got one with trees behind us and we rested our arms on a fake fence. I thought that was the greatest.
Love your variety of birds. Really cool to spot the juvenile oriole!
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June 2, 2026 at 6:38 am
Beautiful!
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June 5, 2026 at 1:41 pm
True
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June 5, 2026 at 6:13 pm
They sure are!
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June 2, 2026 at 7:20 am
These are so beautiful Dawn. The contrast with the tree makes them even more special!
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June 5, 2026 at 1:42 pm
It’s such a beautiful backdrop. I love watching my birds hang out in the beautiful pink leaves.
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June 2, 2026 at 9:51 am
What a very cool theme! Love this.
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June 5, 2026 at 1:42 pm
Me too.
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June 2, 2026 at 12:07 pm
That beech tree sure attracts a beautiful bunch.
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June 5, 2026 at 1:43 pm
It’s near the bird feeders. We had to cut down a lot of trees there, so it’s pretty much the last tree standing. All the birds arrive and perch there while they scope out the feeder situation.
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June 2, 2026 at 1:28 pm
You get some beautiful birds in your yard. I always love to see the birds in my yards and neighborhood.
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June 5, 2026 at 1:43 pm
I sure enjoy them!
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June 2, 2026 at 8:28 pm
I love the backdrop of single type of tree… very cool!
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June 5, 2026 at 6:14 pm
This pink beech tree was an impulse purchase at the local nursery many years ago. Who knew it would grow up to be so beautiful.
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June 5, 2026 at 6:16 pm
Definitely a keeper…
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June 2, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Between the Beech tree and the feeders, you are certainly the most-popular house on the block for your feathered friends!
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June 5, 2026 at 6:15 pm
I always feel we have ‘all’ the neighborhood birds..and am always surprised when I see ‘my’ birds at the neighbors’ birdbaths and feeders.
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June 5, 2026 at 7:43 pm
I think “your birds” go the neighbors for leftovers and to be polite. Two neighbors and I used to feed a Fox Squirrel we called “Sammy” for many years. He made the rounds every morning to all three houses to see what goodies were put out for him that day. He’d do this “round robin” over and over until everything was gone … to not slight anyone of course. 🙂
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June 2, 2026 at 11:19 pm
Wow, all the birds showed up in the same tree … and you got photos! How cool. 🙂
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June 5, 2026 at 6:17 pm
Most birds use it as a temporary perch while carefully approaching the feeders. They love to hide in it.
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June 6, 2026 at 5:51 am
Love this variety of colorful birds!
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June 7, 2026 at 5:41 am
This reminded me of old grade school photos where everyone got the same background 😊 I remember in 4th grade we got one with trees behind us and we rested our arms on a fake fence. I thought that was the greatest.
Love your variety of birds. Really cool to spot the juvenile oriole!
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