Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Titmouse on the Deck

Oh. I heard the "thump". A little titmouse has run into a window and died on the deck. He was such a sweet little thing. Just a touch of blush on his chest and the very tips of his tail feathers were dipped in orange. It's possible that he has just knocked himself out, but I don't think so.

Titmouses fly very fast. I know this because I've had several find their way into my screened porch. Trying to heard them toward an open door is almost impossible. I don't think they are very bright. On the other hand, Goldfinches can be caught in your hand and taken out and released. Not sure what that says about Goldfinches.

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