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| MALE HOUSE FINCHES ARE FEATURED IN WIOB |
This two hundred and one segement of Tuesday's Truths is to alert you to the fact that National Bird Day has come and gone for the year 2021. It was celebrated three weeks ago on 1-5. Information re this holiday can be found in a number of places on the web including a page for National Day.
But this segement is also designed to let you know that if you missed this year’s National Bird Day, just make it a point to do something that will benefit our feathered friends, such as making sure any bird feeder you have is clean as well as replenished.
They will truly appreciate your efforts as evidenced by this male house finch (in the photograph directly above) who is enjoying a snack from a feeder in my garden.
Another thing you can do is to make sure your bird bath is clean and if winter temperatures are prevailing, make sure the water isn't frozen. You might be surprised that avian creatures bathe in spite of cold temperatures for “birds seem to know instinctively that in order to keep their feathers in good condition, it is necessary for them to bathe, even in winter. Bird feathers serve many purposes, the ability to fly just being one. One of the more critical functions feathers perform is to provide insulation from cold winter temperatures. The downy coat of feathers helps maintain a bird’s body temperature so it can survive temperatures well below zero. Clean feathers provide greater insulation compared to matted feathers.”The following sequence of photos is a play-by-play account of this same male house finch bathing on a cold January day.
In addition to being mindful of the status of your feeders and bird baths, another thing you can do help raise awareness re birds is to learn about our avian community.
One way to do this is to read stories within my three volume hardcover book series, Words In Our Beak (WIOB). |
| MY BOOK SERIES |
The goal of these books is to open readers to a simple understanding of the winged world and their environment. Set in a rooftop urban garden (mine) in New York City, my story is told in the voice of Cam, a female cardinal, who visits it. Words In Our Beak is directed to children and adults who are curious about birds, and want to learn about them from a unique perspective.
I have stories about many different bird types, including Haemorhous mexicanus (AKA House finches, the bird type seen in the photos feature in this post), a variety who has visited my place on countless occasions over the years.
While the colors of the male house finch are are bright red, the colors of the female are muted giving them a protective camouflage. Deep red coloring in the males of this bird type indicates they are healthy and might make good partners and fathers to their children.
Perhaps this is what is on the mind of the female house finch featured in my photograph (titled Dinner for Two) during her date.
The image I am referring to is included in volume one of my book series and it has been rendered on to a note-card by Fine Art America (AKA FAA).
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Moreover they also offer framed images of my collection.
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| CHECK THIS OUT ON FINE ART AMERICA And there you have it dear reader, someways to honor National Bird Day year round, but if you do plan to honor it with bird themed Valentine's Day cards or gifts, don't delay, for the holiday is less than one month away and you need to allow time for shipping. |
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