2 Mar 2009
You can see in this picture some of the snowfall we got last night. Not much, but it looks pretty the way it covered the top of the bush behind the fence and on the tree limbs.
Monday, March 2, 2009
2 Mar 2009
Last night we had some snowfall. They said it might be four inches, but it was only about two or maybe three. I swept away a place under the fence so the birds could eat. There was a whole flock of sparrows and this one little mourning dove there when something startled the sparrows and they all flew away. But, this little guy just kept on eating. He would be an easy prey if there really were danger, huh?
Last night we had some snowfall. They said it might be four inches, but it was only about two or maybe three. I swept away a place under the fence so the birds could eat. There was a whole flock of sparrows and this one little mourning dove there when something startled the sparrows and they all flew away. But, this little guy just kept on eating. He would be an easy prey if there really were danger, huh?
2 Mar 2009
I just wanted to leave a note. You will notice in future pictures that the nut block cage is gone. One day I noticed it lying on the ground and am guessing the weight from the squirrels hanging on it broke the chain link that was holding it. I put it back, using a plastic twisty to secure it, but when I looked out later, it was down again. This time, I didn't put it back up right away and later it was gone entirely. I couldn't find it anywhere. I don't know if the squirrels dragged it away or someone found it and removed it. But, anyway, I haven't decided whether to replace it or not. Have to wait and see.
I just wanted to leave a note. You will notice in future pictures that the nut block cage is gone. One day I noticed it lying on the ground and am guessing the weight from the squirrels hanging on it broke the chain link that was holding it. I put it back, using a plastic twisty to secure it, but when I looked out later, it was down again. This time, I didn't put it back up right away and later it was gone entirely. I couldn't find it anywhere. I don't know if the squirrels dragged it away or someone found it and removed it. But, anyway, I haven't decided whether to replace it or not. Have to wait and see.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Just a note for today, 28 Jan 2009
I did not take any pictures today, but wanted to leave a note. All evening and through the night, we had freezing rain here so the snow on the ground from yesterday had a coating of ice on top of it. I put the seed on the ice and just watched them when they came around to eat. There were sparrows, blue jays, starlings and cardinals this morning as well as two squirrels.
It was funny. The birds would slide when they came in for a landing and even the squirrels were slipping and sliding. They seemed to be ok and yet I wonder where they find shelter while the freezing rain is coming down. Poor things.
I did not take any pictures today, but wanted to leave a note. All evening and through the night, we had freezing rain here so the snow on the ground from yesterday had a coating of ice on top of it. I put the seed on the ice and just watched them when they came around to eat. There were sparrows, blue jays, starlings and cardinals this morning as well as two squirrels.
It was funny. The birds would slide when they came in for a landing and even the squirrels were slipping and sliding. They seemed to be ok and yet I wonder where they find shelter while the freezing rain is coming down. Poor things.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Photo taken 27 Jan 2009
Today we had a bit of snow, just enough to cover the ground. The male cardinal is in the back top left of the picture and there are four sparrows in the foreground. The bird landing next to the cardinal is an "unknown" one - I don't know what it is, yet. It is about 3-4 inches long with a black top and grayish-white belly.
Today we had a bit of snow, just enough to cover the ground. The male cardinal is in the back top left of the picture and there are four sparrows in the foreground. The bird landing next to the cardinal is an "unknown" one - I don't know what it is, yet. It is about 3-4 inches long with a black top and grayish-white belly.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Photo taken 26 Jan 2009
Today is the first time I've seen this bird and I don't know what it is. It appears gray in the picture but actually had a bluish tint. It also appears to have a crest or tuft of some kind on its head as well as some reddish coloring under its wing. I wish I could have gotten a better picture. If anyone knows what this bird is, please leave a comment.
Today is the first time I've seen this bird and I don't know what it is. It appears gray in the picture but actually had a bluish tint. It also appears to have a crest or tuft of some kind on its head as well as some reddish coloring under its wing. I wish I could have gotten a better picture. If anyone knows what this bird is, please leave a comment.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Photo taken 13 Jan 2009.
I thought this was a chickadee, but now I'm not sure. This bird is small, maybe three or four inches. It has black coloring on its top with a grayish white belly. It does not have the black cap or the white throat of the black capped chickadee. If you know what this bird is, please leave a comment.
I thought this was a chickadee, but now I'm not sure. This bird is small, maybe three or four inches. It has black coloring on its top with a grayish white belly. It does not have the black cap or the white throat of the black capped chickadee. If you know what this bird is, please leave a comment.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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