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Florida Nature: Who's Looking at You?

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Real Estate Agent with Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

Florida Nature:  Who's Looking at You?

 

Today I spent some time doing some yard work and as a reward, sat a while on the patio reading a new book.  My bird feeder is still getting filled every day and I enjoyed watching various birds come and go having a few seeds.

The birds were a little more cautious with me sitting just a few feet away but the temptation of an easy meal from the feeder was too strong to keep away. 

I captured this Common Grackle as it was peeking at me while snacking on a sunflower seed!

The question is "who is watching whom?"

 

Common Grackle Photo by Silvia Dukes

 

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Tropic Shores Realty, 3441 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606

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Comments(21)

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Sybil Campbell he was keeping both eyes on me!

May 01, 2016 11:28 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Silvia,

What a beautiful shot of the grackle.  Wishing you a great week ahead.  A

May 01, 2016 11:38 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I love sitting on the deck and watching all my flying friends come to the feeder Silvia Dukes PA, REALTOR, CRS, CIPS, SRES 

May 01, 2016 12:01 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Silvia, looks like he was watching YOU! Great photo!

May 01, 2016 01:20 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Silvia. That is a pretty amazing shot, thanks for sharing it with us.

May 01, 2016 07:47 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Silvia,

 SOunds like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and I too wonder sometimes who is watching who. Have a great week!

May 01, 2016 10:42 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Silvia. Wow.....what an amazing photo and bird. I have never seen one like it.

May 01, 2016 10:51 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Hello there Silvia - I had a peaceful image of birds feeding then saw the pic of that stunning bird with piercing eyes!  I think he is watching you!

May 02, 2016 12:15 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Silvia you must of been pretty close to the feeder to get a close-up shot like this, even if you use a zoom lens.

May 02, 2016 07:18 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

That's not exactly the friendliest expression I've seen on a bird.  

May 02, 2016 07:59 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  thanks, he's quite smooth!

Bob "RealMan" Timm bird watching is always fun!

Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor®  he sure was!

Joe Petrowsky thanks, glad you like it.

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert yes, we were watching each other! As long as there is food!

 

May 02, 2016 09:59 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Sheila Anderson that surprises me, grackles are pretty common around here.

Dagny Eason thanks, their eyes do stand out!

George Souto I was about 10-12 feet away. It took a while for the birds to accept my presence.

Chris Ann Cleland he as definitely watchful!

May 02, 2016 10:03 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Silvia Dukes PA, REALTOR, CRS, CIPS, SRES  I just love your question and the picture ... Who is watching   --Who

May 02, 2016 11:27 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The Common Grackle and I have somethimg in common. We both like sunflower seeds. I made homemade granola over the weekend and of course added sunflower seeds too.

May 02, 2016 11:55 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Silvia

The bird is giving you the eye.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 02, 2016 12:02 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Very cute Silvia Dukes PA, REALTOR, CRS, CIPS, SRES he appears surprised to be caught on camera!

May 02, 2016 12:05 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Silvia.  What a wonderful photo.  Nice job capturing this bird.

May 02, 2016 08:23 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Sylvia, I think  that bird photos are the most rewarding to get, and this is a wonderful one!

May 03, 2016 11:36 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Silvia, think if I saw that bird, I would be scared!    He definitely was curious with you sitting close!  

May 03, 2016 10:01 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Silvia - that is an almost surreal picture.  I had to follow your link to read about these birds.

May 06, 2016 01:27 PM