Hoot Owls and a bird I don't recognize

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:22 pm

We heard our Hoot Owls outside the trailer the last few nights. They are back...We haven't heard them for a long time til now. I need to look it up on the net.... about thier habits etc...they are so cool. And Tex, you may know what bird this is or Maggie....It looks like a blue jay except is is the most brillant color of gold. Solid Color. Gorgeous bird. We have seen it only a few times. But I have planted sun flowers and other flower that birds love. I hope to attract alot of birds. Any advice on what to plant?? Love Oma

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:46 pm

Don't you just love to hear the Hoot Owls. It's a most wonderful sound.
There are a couple in Florida where our place is and it's great to listen to them.

Since I don't know what kind of plants grow in Texes, I'm going to leave that question alone.

Happy listening,
Shirley

Post by **tex** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:26 pm

Hi Oma,

I don't have any experience in selecting plants to attract birds, except that I've noticed that bobwhites love vetch, and doves love sunflowers and dove weed, (croton). Here's a site with some information on garden plants that attract birds:

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/birdplants.html

I don't recall ever seeing a bird such as you described, anywhere I've been in Texas.

Love,
Tex

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:49 pm

Thanks Tex, I hadn't seen it much, every now and then. I know I saw it because Mike saw it it too (my hubby) we both remarked how lovely it was. Thanks for the link, I will investigate it. Love Oma