The birds let me get very close to them as I talk to them gently and I'm sure they know that I won't hurt them. They seem quite trusting but I suppose you would be when you are being fed all sorts of tasty things.
Beautiful capture!! The birds try to be friendly in my garden but as soon as I pick up my camera the White Tornado goes charging out into the garden trying to catch whatever has dared to come into his garden. Luckily they see him coming!! LOL! Fav!