Little Red

Today's moment. I stood outside near the trees and the feeders where so many birds were congregating earlier this afternoon. The Chickadees and Nuthatches would swoop in for a nut or sunflower but the Sparrows and Jays are much more cautious. Eventually the finches and the sparrows would perch in the high branches of the trees. Perfect, the high branches were in the late afternoon light. I was able to capture the catch light in the eye on a few of the photos. What fun, the Jay's did come as close as one of the trees but didn't stay long. Maybe tomorrow.....

Blessings~

Junco

Sunday's moment, this sweet Junco perched high enough in the tree so that he sat in the light of the afternoon sun.

Just One More Peanut

Today's moment, my little Nuthatch seemed pleased that I'd put out a fresh buffet of seeds and nuts. I so enjoy these little friends.

Blessings~

Harris Sparrow

Other than my Nuthatches and Chickadees not too many birds are bold enough to come feed when I stand near the feeders. This one however was bold enough to scratch in the grass not too far from me. I believe it to be an immature Harris Sparrow. Correct me if I'm wrong please!

Blessings~Faylin

A Seed A Day

Today I stood outside near my feeders and just waited for the birds to come after refilling the feeders. The nuthatches are the bravest. Three or four of them would fly in and dash out each with a seed or peanut in their beaks. What fun!

My Nuthatch

Thursdays moment October 27th, a quick nuthatch at my feeder, but today I was quick too!

Poser

Today's moment, one spent with my feathered friends. I never tire of the chickadees

Blessings~.

A Little Birdie Told Me

I filled my feeders for the first time in months yesterday. It didn't take my birds long to find the sunflower and other bird seeds. Today I changed my lens for the first time in months too. Put my 55-200 lens on. I still needed to crop this a bunch but I love the sweet little birdies.

For some reason, the photos on the blog are not real clear, they're a bit blurry. If you click on the photo, it will take you to a clearer pic.

May 5, 2010 White Throated Sparrow

Another of my spring visitors, the White Throated Sparrow, would not pause for a second so I could get a good clear shot. He was constantly moving and scratching and pecking. Love them tho. I believe I've ID'd him properly, if I'm mistaken please set me straight!
Blessings

April 7, 2010 Return Visitor

Regular visitor to my feeders this little lady seems to have an attitude, one that makes me smile! She's checkin' me out, then she goes back to feeding.

April 5, 2010 Northern Flickr

New bird on my suet feeder today! Well, not new to my yard, these big fancy dressed Northern Flickers love to poke their beaks down into the ground in our yard looking for bugs or worms. In the spring we can often see as many as 6 at one time, each working it's own space on the grid. I have never seen one land on and eat from the feeders however. Every movement he made the feeder would swing about making it hard to capture him. He pause for this just for a moment so I snapped quickly! Spring is so much fun with the returrn of many birds for the summer and a quick visit from those who are migrating thru. Hope to capture a few more and share them with you here!

Blessings~

March 31, 2010 Don't talk with your mouth full!

Today I captured this female purple finch (birders please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm still learning!). Love the sun, you get that catchlight in the eye

March 30, 2010 Dark Eyed Junco

I love that spring has arrived! The snow is fianlly gone, green grass is visible, and the birds are even more plentiful at the feeders! They are busy all day long eating and scratching beaneath the feeders. The sun has moved so the light is better on the north side of my house and the patio door is no longer frozen shut so if I'm careful and very quiet I can slide the door open for my photos instead of shooting thru the glass. Much better! Today I captured this little Junco as he looked my way when I slid the door open. I'm glad I didn't startle him as he continued to scratch at the seed shells looking for something more to eat. Enjoy your spring days where ever you are!

Blessings~