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
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
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
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
He looks. He leans. He launches. Continue reading January 27, 2014
The extreme cold is pushed out by a warm front on Friday evening. A chilly sunset… Yields to an inch of fresh snow and warmer temperatures on Saturday. As the old hymn says, “the morning breaks eternal, bright and fair.” Dog tracks, deer tracks and human tracks show off the fresh snow on the driveway.Swirling snow in the morning sun. The noon sun. An interesting … Continue reading January 25, 2014
January in the flower garden. Such a lovely time. A cold winter day yields a few interesting views. Cold and sunny with a dusting of fresh snow over the crusty base. Continue reading January 22, 2014
We continue to surf the freeze-thaw wave here in central Indiana. Perhaps the rhododendron feels it most keenly. Sunday morning, she looks like she has had enough of winter. But by Sunday afternoon, with a little warmth and sunshine, she perks back up. Meanwhile, the bird party rages on: Continue reading January 20, 2014
The winter weather continues. 15 degrees and snowy. We have been having a bird party. (Hint: click on the photos. They will load with more zoom and vivid detail.) Continue reading January 18, 2014.
In Jim's Garden 