February 10, 2014
Chickadee-dee-dee Chickadee-dee-dee Whither you go? Why do you flee? Continue reading February 10, 2014
Author: Jim
February 8, 2014
Happy squirrel with a tasty treat: Happy wren with plenty to eat: Happy cat with nimble feet: Continue reading February 8, 2014
February 7, 2014
Let us celebrate colorful birds. And let us celebrate less colorful birds. On second thought, lets stick with the colorful bird. Continue reading February 7, 2014
February 6, 2014
CAUGHT! Nibbling on the rhododendron bush…. CAUGHT! Knocking down the bird feeder…. He flees. Check out the snow on that squirrel’s back! He takes refuge on a branch, chewing on the loot…. Alarmed at the presence of a larger mammal, he chatters wildly and whips his tail to alert his friends… CAUGHT! Hanging around the bird feeder…. Oh, well OK. We encourage that sort of … Continue reading February 6, 2014
February 5, 2014
Winter rages on: The birds go WILD! On an average winter day, there are four pairs of cardinals hanging around the feeders. With the winter storm beginning, the joint became busy. It appears there are 12 male and 7 female cardinals, numerous juncos and sparrows, with one gnarly grackle on top of the post, in this picture from Tuesday evening: Five males and four females … Continue reading February 5, 2014
February 4, 2014
Another view from Sunday: Moving on to Monday evening. The little creek is usually a dry bed, running water only after rain. It freezes only when a substantial rainfall yields to immediate cold. That condition occurred Saturday into Sunday and voila! The creek is full and frozen: This little lady looks alarmed: She spooks and runs into the ethereal light of the woods, tail flashing: … Continue reading February 4, 2014
February 3, 2014
A long, rainy Saturday gives way to eight inches of fresh snow overnight. Sunday breaks to a winter dream scene: Its a busy day at the stump and the feeders: The fine fare draws the attention of the larger breed of local critter: Continue reading February 3, 2014
February 1, 2014
Hungry squirrel on a rainy day: Continue reading February 1, 2014
January 31, 2014
NUTHATCH is back! Never seen last winter. Seen briefly earlier this week. Positively hanging around on Thursday evening. The Nuthatch is back! This is like having your Best Friend Forever return after an unwelcome absence. Check him out walking around the trunk of yonder tree: Let’s take a closer look. Please pardon the fuzzy pictures of the bird in the next few slides, but they … Continue reading January 31, 2014
January 29, 2014
HIGH DRAMA happened on the stump Tuesday evening. It began with a beautiful lady. Queen of her domain. She and her mate seize the chance to enjoy a peaceful date. No sparrows, no juncos. The stump all to themselves! Over at the feeders a pair of chickadees nibble on their dinner. When along comes a new bird. We don’t know him. For the sake of … Continue reading January 29, 2014
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