At The Feeder

After the huge wet flakes of snow yesterday I made sure to restock the feeders.  The birds didn't waste any time coming to visit.

 

red bellied woodpecker

 

red bellied woodpecker

 

tufted titmouse

 

black capped chickadee

 

tufted titmouse

 

tufted titmouse

 

downy woodpecker

 

downy woodpecker

 

red bellied woodpecker

 

downy woodpecker

 

downy woodpecker

 

red bellied woodpecker

 

female cardinal

 

female cardinal

 

female cardinal

 

black capped chickadee

 

black capped chickadee

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Snow Blizzard

You're probably as sick of hearing about snow as I am of seeing it.  I honestly thought we were done until a big snow storm blew through here yesterday.

 

 

I had to feel sorry for the birds who were battling strong winds and the cold just to get some food.

 

 

Thankfully I'd filled the feeders just the day before so there was plenty to go around.

 

 

At least the sun is out today and the snow has melted.  I'm desperate to see some color after all the monochromatic browns and greys of this oh so long winter.

Bbbbrrrrrrrr

It's been cold and icy here in Ohio for a while now and we're set to have a bunch of snow over the next few days.  It's funny how I love snow over the holidays but once Christmas is done so am I.  I find myself longing for lighter nights and brisk breezes rather than a deep freeze.

 

 

I often wonder how the birds don't freeze to death with the temperatures we've been experiencing lately but I guess, unlike me, they have it all figured out.

 

 

I try to make sure the bird feeders are well stocked so that they have plenty of food to keep them going.  If only my own fridge was filled with the same care and attention.

 

There's something about the greyness of January that seems to mirror my own mood.  I'm trying to shake loose of it but it can be pretty clingy.  Still it will pass, it always does.  Hope you are all staying nice and warm in your neck of the woods.

Backyard Birds

I'm driving myself crazy with all the things I need to do, so much so that I find myself running around in circles not getting much of anything done.  Ever find yourself doing that?

 

Anyway, it has been a while since I've shared any 'bird' shots so yesterday I decided it was time to get reacquainted with my feathered friends.

 

Many of you will know that one of my favorites is the tufted titmouse.  It's something about their ability to rock that Mohawk of theirs that always makes me smile.

 

That doesn't mean to say I don't have love for some of the other guys that stop by . . . . . like the black-capped chickadee . . . . .

 

. . . . . cardinals and finches.

 

Well I've procrastinated long enough.  Time to stop walking around like a headless chicken and get some stuff done around here.

 

Birdsong

It remains cold outside but the sun is shining and bird song fills the air.  It seemed like the perfect moment to share some of my latest bird images with you.

 

I hope you've enjoyed a little glimpse into the world of my feathered friends.