Do you wear white after Labor Day? I must say I don’t quite get the reason, but I’ve always gone by the rule. Except today I decided to throw caution to the wind and get one last day out of my white jeans. I felt very rebel-iscious until I looked out of my window and noticed the bird at my feeder.
Yes, he was wearing white-- on his head. Freaky? Yes. Fashionable? Most certainly, He looked very dapper indeed and goodness gracious—it was a couple of days after Labor Day! It’s a tad a bit early for Halloween and I don’t think he is going to fool anyone into thinking he is a tiny eagle.
Scratching my head at this Bald Eagle imposter I went and did a bit of research on this odd phenomenon. I find that it is more common (even though after years of watching birds this is the first I’ve ever seen) that one thinks. The condition, called leucism is in fact, a partial mutation of the pigment cells. He is a leucistic Grackle!
So, I must say that while we humans are stowing our white garments, the natural world is sporting them in style.
I wear white all year long, I am a nurse....:) What an interesting bird. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeletehee hee hee! LOVE this - you know I actually thought about this this morning - as i am still carrying a white purse ( hence, the need for the leopard bag! - lol) BUT, no I do not wear white jeans or pants after Labor Day - I am with you!
ReplyDeleteI love that the animals do though! enjoy your day!
Beautiful shot of the bird! I wear white whenever I feel like it ! Never was much of one to follow fashion rules :)
ReplyDeleteGood to know what it is! I didn't know about wearing white after Labor Day, so that was something new for me! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI always learn something when I visit your blog--very interesting bird! Kooky as it sounds, I don't usually wear white after Labor Day either!
ReplyDeleteI seldom wear white (do t-shirts count?) but do have a white wristlet that has been put away til next year :D
ReplyDeleteLove the bird facts!
Hi Crystal,
ReplyDeletethis is a special bird. Very nice!
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Hugs.
I think we should take our cue from the birds,, they always look good!
ReplyDeleteThat bird is so cute~~~~ and I think the only time I wore white from head to toe was our Wedding Day....I love my darks...and the little black dress...you can never have enough!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, I love the colors and plumage that nice bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat bird and yes...I wear white after Labor Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this post Crystal! I have never seen a bird like this before! Yeh, to wearing white all year long ;o)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen a bird like this one. Thanks for sharing. As far as wearing white after Labor Day, I wear white year round. Hardly a day goes by that I don't wear it. When you get to be my age you don't let other people dictate what your do or wear. This is my life and I do what feels good and right to me.
ReplyDeleteI literally laughed out loud at the tiny eagle comment. :D
ReplyDeleteWe don´t have that rule here and white boots were the top of fashion items this winter here.