Store Signs and Pigeons

January 29, 2012 | Filed Under New York City Wildlife, Pigeons | 10 Comments 

The pigeons seem to find this shoe store sign a comfortable place to hang out and enjoy the warmth of the sun.

 

Seems as if each bird has a favorite letter.

 

This one has the letter "O" all to himself.

 



Waiting II

January 21, 2012 | Filed Under Bakery, Cafe, City Streets and Sidewalks, Dogs | 10 Comments 

In front of this bakery/cafe….

 

… These two anxiously wait for their owner.  

Paz



Waiting

January 20, 2012 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks, Dogs | 4 Comments 

He doesn’t look too happy, does he?

 

That’s because he’s waiting for someone, probably his owner…

 

… who is most likely in this grocery store.  The poor dog was tied up in front of the store.

Paz



The Newsstand

January 12, 2012 | Filed Under Newsstands, Pigeons | 4 Comments 

The top of this newsstand seems to be a popular spot for pigeons to rest and do some people-watching.  

 

These two seem to have the best view on the street.  

Paz

 



In the Garden

December 30, 2011 | Filed Under Christmas, Harlem, Holiday Decorations, Sparrows, Starlings | 15 Comments 

 

As I passed by the garden of a church, I believe is called St. Joseph’s, the decorations of the shrine caught my attention.

 

I stopped behind the gate to take photos.

 

I had no idea that someone watched me when the minister/priest popped his head out the door.

"You can come in!"  He called out to me and then disappeared.

 

 

Pleasantly surprised, I opened the gate quickly and stepped inside the garden to get a closer photo of Mary and Joseph…

 

… And a closer look at the humble, yet beautiful decorations…

 

… and the flowers…

 

… that surrounded the Mary and Joseph.

 

 

The starlings and sparrows watched me from the safety of the high tree branches.

 

 

Soon one starling  flew down to the water fountain.

 
 

 

A second starling joined the first.  They took sips of water and started chatting.

 

"Don’t you just love the holiday atmosphere in the city?"

"Oh, yes.  I’m lovin’ the decorations."



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