Feathered Friends

My feathered friends are back . . . it makes me laugh how they dump most of the seed on the ground to get to the sunflower seeds. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Hanging Out

I came across these bird images from about a month ago that I didn't get a chance to share. 

 

For all you feather lovers out there.

Photo Heart Connection: August

This beauty came and sat on our deck the other day and I almost fell off the sofa when I spied it.  I usually see hawks on telephone poles while I'm out driving or perched high up in distant trees but rarely have I seen one so close up. 

 

Unfortunately my camera was in another room and when I moved to retrieve it, the hawk flew off.  My heart sank until I realized it had flown onto our other deck and I was able to get two fumbled shots before it flew away.

 

 

Many believe that Hawks signify awareness, perspective, insight, truth, strength, initiative, decisiveness and creativity.  I'd like to think I can tap into all of those.

 

 

I've also been enjoying the visitors to our feeders this past month too.  They each have such unique characteristics and I never tire of watching them.

 

Linking up with Photo Heart Connection

Carolina Wrens

I think I may have been doing the male of this species a disservice.  It would appear that there are two wrens feeding the babies in their nest and I'm assuming one is male.  Does anyone know of any differences between the male and female of the Carolina Wren?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can you spot the odd one out?