I was working out at the entrance station today. I didn’t hear this little guy come in, but I did hear him bonk his little head on the window. He was stunned a little bit, I think.
He sat there on top of the sign that says “Sorry, Our Campground Is Full”, looking out at the meadow in the distance, probably wondering where the heck he was.
The little poser sat there quite still and let me get very close to get a nice picture. Then, I picked him in my hands, and took him outside, where he quickly flew away into the trees. It was amazing how soft and fluffy he was, and how he seemed to not weigh anything at all. I was afraid I might crush his little self if I held him too tightly.
Bye, bye, little friend! Come to visit again some time!
Sweetpea says
That is really cool. Okay, now when I retire I think I want to be a workcamper. (But only at cool places like the North Rim!)
Gaelyn says
It does look a little stunned. I believe your visitor was a Yellow-Rumped Warbler, possible a youngster. Isn't it nice to be a wildlife rescueing Ranger?
Rajesh says
Beautiful shot of the bird. It is so nice gesture from you to show it the right way.
Susan says
Birds are so sweet…I just love them!
diane says
It is a wonder that it let you hold him and didn't try to fly away in fright. He must have thought she looks a kind and helpful person. Cute pics.
tomanan says
Jim & Karen
We are in Washington State on the Snake River working at Central Ferry Park. We follow your blog & have it in our favorites. You Guys are the fondest memories we have of Unicoi St. Pk. Maybe we will cross paths this winter. We expect to be in the SW, Yuma, Q, & other Az. locations.
Great pics, interesting blog.
Tom & Nancy Doyle
Jo says
Oh Karen, what a lovely life you've chosen. And you're well suited to it. I enjoyed the photos and the story of the bird. I was just about to ask you if it was some type of warbler, and Gaelyn answered my question! Have a wonderful day.
Linda's Place says
I love our birds…..I have a great pic of a Gold Finch hopping from one branch to another in the pear tree out back, I'll have to get it and post it in a blog…I just need to get back to writing…I have let FB consume me :/