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Old 12-12-2009, 02:01 PM
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Default does anyone know what kind of bird this is???

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its a poor quality picture i know, but i've spent all day watching him come and go out of garden....
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Old 12-12-2009, 02:06 PM
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I have seen many of that exact variety around my bird feeder also.
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Old 12-12-2009, 02:08 PM
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I believe they are some kind of a flying squirrel species...maybe in the crow family....cute pic.
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:05 PM
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I know most people don't like these little guys, but I love watching them! We have 4 baby ones in our backyard and I love watching them play! They will share with the birds after a while!:>)
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:11 PM
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great hairy gannett
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:25 PM
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Here are some similar "birds"

Squirrel DSC_5276

Squirrel DSC_5480

Squirrel DSC_5475
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:35 PM
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I think they are a variety called "Greedy Pig". Well pigs fly - don't they???
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When I opened this up I laughed so hard I scared my dogs. Really cute shots. I have a lot of those 'birds' in my backyard as well.
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:40 PM
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Here is another of those "strange" birds

The kids call him "Louie" ...He flies in , empties the feeder ...then flies off

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just to even the score, here's an actual bird (a blue tit) enjoying the food thats meant for him...

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