Backyard Bully  by darylo

Backyard Bully

I've had a few bullies in my backyard and this tiny bird is the current sheriff in town. He will take on the titmice, the finches, the nuthatches, chickadees, phoebes...all except the cardinal so far. He gave me a look too as if to say, "Lady, don't even try." Ha.
Very funny. I don't know anything about birds and didn't realise there was one called Phoebe, that's my daughters name.
January 27th, 2014  
That is too funny, because as I looked at this I immediately said, "Oh poor little baby birdie, he looks so lost next to that huge feeder!" LOL I should have known better, my 20 pound Pomeranian mix rules my 65 pound boxer mix! HOWEVER, when he is in the mood...the cat shows them all who is boss!!

Beautiful lighting and dof on this shot!
January 27th, 2014  
Wonderful! He (or she) does have that "don't make eye contact if you aren't ready to challenge me!" look
January 27th, 2014  
So small yet fierce. He's guarding the seed stash. Great capture!
January 27th, 2014  
He looks pretty mean for a little guy!
January 27th, 2014  
Tee hee cute little bully!
January 27th, 2014  
Nice capture!
January 27th, 2014  
definitely has got "the look"
January 27th, 2014  
Meg
He does have a challenging look to him....just a little sheriff there!
January 28th, 2014  
This made me laugh! What a little tyrant! :)
January 28th, 2014  
He even has his camo on. He would blend with the seeds if he was in front of them. Interesting composition.
January 28th, 2014  
He has the eyes of a bully -- great narrative and I laughed at your description on Katy's page of getting the present and having to buy the feeders! But you should get some great bird shots now that they are coming to you!
January 28th, 2014  
Love it and what a clever narrative. I bet he couldn't bully a mockingbird though! I really like the composition with the negative space and that look says it all. Must fav this one!
January 28th, 2014  
Nice comp
January 28th, 2014  
He does look deadly. Angry bird? They say the smallest ones need to be the toughest in nature so it makes sense!
January 28th, 2014  
Cute littl bandit looking bird!
January 30th, 2014  
no way I'd go near this feeder.
January 30th, 2014  
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