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Wordless Wednesday...Turnaround is Fair Play

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Wordless Wednesday...Turnaround is Fair Play

 

Years ago when Larry flew F-4’s, part of the maneuvering involved in delivering the ordinance (bombs) was to limit your exposure and obtain greater accuracy by doing what you and I call dive-bombing. 

 

So when Larry checks the bluebird boxes he is always dive-bombed by the very protective parents. They are so animated that you can hear their wings flapping from several feet away. 


 

They often come within a few feet of his head so I’m glad that he’s wearing a cap. 

 

 

The dive bomber is now the dive bombee!

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Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I know his pain, when I am around our sugars, the hummers are always pissed at me and are dive bombing.  Make it the best Wednesday you can, and thanks again for the post.  Bill Salvatore

Jul 21, 2021 06:05 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, would they actually hit Larry?    Are they that aggressive?  That would be scary.

Jul 21, 2021 06:06 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Good morning, Kathy Streib.   Do you remember the Seinfeld episode the bird ran into Elaine's head?  Birds can be dangerous!  Larry is a brave man!  😉

Jul 21, 2021 06:16 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

Our cats all had missing tufts on their heads.  The mockingbirds would be after them.  Quincy had a hummingbird after him, and yes he has a bald spot. it is actually growing back.  

Jul 21, 2021 06:29 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
I wonder if Larry needs a hard hat?  LOL

Jul 21, 2021 08:04 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Grant Schneider Larry acts quickly and we always stop to look back and make sure that they return to the nest. 

Michael Jacobs I cannot imagine us doing this twenty years ago. But it's a fun journey. 

Jul 21, 2021 11:09 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for sharing your bluebird adventures.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Jul 21, 2021 11:42 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I think I would be wearing a football helmet instead of a baseball cap ..... LOL

Jul 21, 2021 01:19 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Yes that is for sure. He has now become the dive bombee

Jul 21, 2021 02:39 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin  I laugh whenever they start dive bombing him. Turnaround is fair play. 

Nina Hollander, Broker I agree!  I had my head pecked at once by a red-winged blackbird!  It hurt!

Jul 21, 2021 04:17 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Kat Palmiotti the birds come out of nowhere and their wings flap so fast you can hear them!


Brian England not yet, but when I was in CA years ago, my shoulder ended up getting pooped on. Ick. 

Jul 21, 2021 04:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Myrl Jeffcoat have you ever seen a male cardinal feed his mate?  It is so touching. 

Oh Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! wouldn't that have been a great video to get. 

Jul 21, 2021 04:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Bill Salvatore - YVP Blog it's easier to be around protective mama birds than protective mama gators!!!

Joan Cox They've come close but so far, no. I was pecked once and wasn't that close to the nest!!!

Jul 21, 2021 04:22 PM
Joan Cox

Oh no!   That would be bad.  We had a bird here that makes a mud nest, and they are very aggressive, and usually is at the front door.

Jul 22, 2021 08:42 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Raymond Henson, eXp Realty I'll have to check it out...I've only seen one episode of Seinfeld!!!!  I don't know about brave but he loves to push the envelope. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel our squirrels get chased all of the time. 

Jul 21, 2021 04:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Carol Williams we are extra careful because he's had neurosurgery but he's hard-headed. 

Roy Kelley Thank you. I hope that you and Chef Dolores are enjoying your week. 

Jul 21, 2021 04:40 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

George Souto I tried to get him to wear his bicycle helmet but I think his middle name is stubborn. 

Rocky Dickerson I worry that the poor birds will get exhausted from flapping their wings so fast. 

Jul 21, 2021 04:42 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

After watching the video, it looks like he needs a helmet not a cap...😋

Jul 22, 2021 12:09 AM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Birds can be vicious dive bombers for sure.  Glad he wears a cap too to save his head.  Hope you have a wonderful day!

Jul 22, 2021 07:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Love that short video - they are certainly being protective parents. 

Jeff

Jul 22, 2021 10:31 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I thought there was something about not touching baby birds because mama bird would no longer take care of them. It is ok to touch the inside of the house? I know nothing about the care of birds or their houses. LOL

Jul 28, 2021 06:32 AM
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