Yesterday this friendly little fantail followed me around! Fantails are a NZ native bird and are so named because of their little fan tail which they spread out & flick from side to side. This action disturbs tiny insects for their food.
They flit from tree to tree and often follow people at close range. Very sweet little birds.

Well that's great isn't it! LOL. That could be anything up the tree!! :icon2:
How can I post it bigger so you can at least see the fantail and not think that you're having a sudden attack of myopia!

Just so you don't think I've totally lost my marbles....here's a link with a GOOD pic of a fantail! LOL
Also a lovely little story if anyone has the time to read it.
http://www.nzbirds.com/Piwakawaka.html

(So NOW can you see my fantail?? :mwhistle:

Very cute birds Maggie. How neat that they are so friendly too! (I can see your fantail just fine ;) ).

Maggie, very nice bird. Thanks for posting a link. The pictures can't be made bigger, but posting a link was a great idea. That sure helps.

Cute bird Maggie. Neat that it's so friendly. I think everything NZish must just be so nice, like you.

Aaww! Thanks, Pat! :icon_wink

The Fantail following you around reminds me of our little "Chick-A-Dees". Their such a sweet little bird! Thanks for the link, such a beautiful bird!

Susie