Usually Marilyn takes all the bird pictures, but this little gray bird was just hanging around, almost as if he were thinking about becoming a pet. I took pictures. Marilyn said he is a Grey Catbird, so named because the sound he makes sounds a bit like a cat’s meow.
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AND SUDDENLY, IT’S ALL GREEN – Marilyn Armstrong 
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 
Great captures, Garry! He seems curious like a cat. And is watching things like a hawk!
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Some birds are definitely friendly and with a bit of encouragement, will eat out of your hand or land on your shoulder. We have a few that do that now without any encouragement. They’ve just decided we are safe and non-threatening. How “friendly” wild birds are is “per bird.” Blue Jays are very jumpy as are Cardinals. Most sparrows and wrens are friendly as are chickadees and Titmouses. And catbirds. You’d think doves would be friendly, but they are as nervous as the jays.
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Great information! There is a family of Cardinals that absolutely make my day. Particularly, this morning, when humidity was low and I could sit outside and hear all the birds around me. I love Blue Jays and the robins walk up my driveway!
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Our Cardinals are a bit twitchy. Cardinals are also finches, but they are not nearly as calm as the other finches which are almost seem like pets.
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K.L., you are right about the curiosity.
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Cat birds do seem to be friendly
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Trent, Marilyn just told me cat birds ARE friendly. I was surprised it allowed me to get multiple pictures.
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Great shots Garry
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Sadje, thanks. I was surprised the cat bird stayed around for the shots. Maybe he used to watch me on the tube? No, no – he can’t be that old.
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Haha! Probably it found the setting to be restful and his photographer to be tactful.
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Garry has a way with animals, including wild ones.
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How cool.
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Love your new pet!
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slmret, what a thought. Duke and the cat bird. Life would be VERY interesting.
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Nice pics! 😀
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Paula, thank you. I was so very surprised the cat bird stayed around for the pictures.
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