Pictures from Phoenix and sometimes from the surrounding cities that make up the "Valley of the Sun"
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Beware of thorns
Birds like to eat the fruit that grows on the top of some cactus, but they have to be very careful of the thorns that are longer than they are wide. I've watched them and they make it look easy.
This is a Curved Bill Thrasher and he is such a clown in the yard. I don't understand how they work their way around the thorns either. Another great shot!
Birds like to eat the fruit that grows on the top of some cactus, but they have to be very careful of the thorns that are longer than they are wide. I've watched them and they make it look easy.
Clever birds
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific composition this is. Both you and the bird make it look effortless.
ReplyDeleteIt's an arresting photo; I'm surprised at the agility of these small birds. Great capture.
ReplyDeleteThis is a Curved Bill Thrasher and he is such a clown in the yard. I don't understand how they work their way around the thorns either. Another great shot!
ReplyDeleteThose long thorns look like they could be leathal to a bird that wasn't careful enough! OUCH!
ReplyDeleteI had to look twice to see the bird. He looks very busy.
ReplyDeleteI love this one! Great composition!
ReplyDeleteClever that the birds figured out how to not get stabbed by the cacti.
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