Hand Feeding My Friends

I think animals can sense if something is a threat and obviously you've earned their trust to be able to do this on a regular basis. I dreamed of hand feeding anything that frequents my backyard and I was blessed earning the trust of a Chickadee and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird last Spring/Summer...nothin​g compared to what you're able to do but I know how special this makes someone feel. Thank you for sharing.

The photos are awesome Dave, and congrats on your new Millionaire title

trmwf wrote in post #11856689
Little late noticing these Dave but they are rally great and it is nice to see you in action. I think the reason you can get so close is that the birds and the deer can't see you with all camo garb on.

Hi Mike, thank you... yes, if it isn't the summer camo, it's the winter the deer are wild in the summer and pretty docile when they are yarding up here in the winter...

Harvey_G wrote in post #11857236
Dave, you're awesome. The North Woods Wildlife Whisperer. Way to go, buddy. This is just wonderful.

Hey, thanks my friend ... these are interesting friends to deal with, good listeners but don't say much...

Duane N wrote in post #11857299
I think animals can sense if something is a threat and obviously you've earned their trust to be able to do this on a regular basis. I dreamed of hand feeding anything that frequents my backyard and I was blessed earning the trust of a Chickadee and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird last Spring/Summer...nothin​g compared to what you're able to do but I know how special this makes someone feel. Thank you for sharing.

It is interesting to watch when the the "threats" are in the area, namely hawks, shrikes, owls, Pine Martens, etc... they have found and lead me to most of my predator photos... I am sure you loved the interaction with the hummer and chickadee... thank you Duane for commenting.

Maureen Souza wrote in post #11863008
The photos are awesome Dave, and congrats on your new Millionaire title

Thanks so much Maureen, I appreciate the kind comment and I imagine "the check is in the mail."

What a treat to see these and meet you too Dave. Life is good when you can hand feed the birds and pat a deer on the head. If only everyone could be so fortunate. BTW the winter cammo looks great too.

sugarzebra wrote in post #11868493
What a treat to see these and meet you too Dave. Life is good when you can hand feed the birds and pat a deer on the head. If only everyone could be so fortunate. BTW the winter cammo looks great too.

Thanks so much for the kind words... It is a fortunate place to hang out Scott... lot's of interesting birds and animals on my ridge... so far the winter camo has been good to -52, but I would just as soon trade it in for the summer stuff

You are like the Johnny Appleseed of the north country. Excellent shots.

Great pictures! I like how your hair and beard match your camo! Some guys will go to any length to get close to wildlife:p

What an amazing thing to be able to witness for you and us. Serentiy at its best.