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11-NOV-2014 Christine Hanrahan

"A bird in the hand..."

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

1.This expression means that it is better to have an advantage or opportunity that is certain than having one that is worth more but is not so certain. Urban Dictionary

2. The things we already have are more valuable than the things we only hope to get. American HeritageŽ New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

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Tom LeRoy28-Mar-2015 20:31
It must be a special feeling to have one of these tiny birdies trusting you so much! What a wonderful shot! V
Graeme28-Mar-2015 00:29
This is just amazing! VV
Buz Kiefer27-Mar-2015 21:02
Great photo. Very sharp and what a perch! Vote.
Ika Zinka Eferl27-Mar-2015 20:18
Very lovely shot , Christine!*V*
Jola Dziubinska16-Nov-2014 23:43
Beautiful! V.
In Polish this proverb goes: Lepszy wróbel w garści niż gołąb na dachu - which tranlsates "A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the roof".
Ray :)15-Nov-2014 22:23
For an 'instant' shot, you have got great sharp detail, and even an expression in the bird's eyes.
Chris14-Nov-2014 20:28
Delightful shot, Christine.
We have marsh and willow tits amongst others. This looks just like our marsh tit, although we live nowhere near a marsh.
Alexander Kazakov14-Nov-2014 10:51
So cute! "The Friends"! V
J. Scott Coile12-Nov-2014 21:43
Great detail.
wernere0112-Nov-2014 17:57
A cute little fellow. In Germany we have the same, it´s called: 'A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the roof'.
Irene Wehrli12-Nov-2014 13:18
Look at this birdie, isn't it simply a wonderful creature? And, it's sitting on Stephen's hand - incredible! What a great shot, a winner for sure!
Irene
pkocinski12-Nov-2014 12:38
Chickadees are so satisfying to the soul - they land, look you in the eye, take a seed and they're gone. It's a very cool feeling to have one land on your hand.
Maaike Huizer12-Nov-2014 11:13
What a fab shot. V
laine12-Nov-2014 09:27
a perfectly lovely capture...V
Janice Dunn12-Nov-2014 03:31
Good find for the proverb Christine - not an easy one to get...
Claude Gagnon12-Nov-2014 03:03
Always a very nice time to have these nice friends so close to us!
Well done Christine :))
Hank Vander Velde12-Nov-2014 02:35
Nice sharp shot Christine. Looks like it is having a conversation with you.
hayl12-Nov-2014 02:12
And a seed in the mouth is worth many in the hand ! Excellent photo.
John C. de Freitas12-Nov-2014 02:05
Excellent....`V`
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John Lamb12-Nov-2014 01:37
Don't bite the hand that feeds you! Beautiful Christine. ~v~
Carl Carbone12-Nov-2014 01:30
Super shot. I love how he's looking at you.
Guest 12-Nov-2014 01:28
More than decent, spectacular! Now, are there two more in the bushes? V
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