The "Big Storm" is Past

 

They said this may be our

big storm for this winter.

That would be nice.

 

Here is my husband digging us out.

 

 

Here are some of our birds

during all the snow.

 

A couple of "snowbirds" -- Dark-eye Juncos

 

A sweet, little Carolina Wren.



A couple of woodpeckers--

 

The Red-Bellied

 

 

and the Downey

 

A handsome Yellow-shafted Flicker

 

 

And a pretty, little Nuthatch.

 

 

Thank you to God, our Creator,

for the beauty and wonder of each season.

 

 

"For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise."



Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

And it SNOWED all day!

These three little ones, the Titmouse, the Nuthatch and the Dark-eyed Junco, were just resting till it was their turn once again at the feeder.

The Downy's love the suet but were a little impatient about taking turns.

"Can't you hurry up....I'm getting hungry!"

"Where did that seed go?  It was here a minute ago."

The little Junco said,"Let me show you how to find those seeds."

"I'm not called a Snowbird for nothing!"

"Now I look like I just did a milk commercial."

This little American Tree Sparrow seemed happy to have found the feeder.

                      Then it quickly flew away with the wind and snow.

The Redbellied Woodpecker flew in, and everyone else scattered.

The little Carolina Wren finally had a chance to eat.

"Oh dear, my beak seems too short to get to the good stuff."

The squirrel couldn't watch all those birds coming and going without having a little bit for himself.

Way out in the forest the Pilated Woodpecker found something that pleased him.

It was a GOOD day.....a SNOWY day.....a BEAUTIFUL day!

Carolina Wrens - Babies

A few weeks ago everytime I walked past our garage, something little and brown whizzed past me. I finally decided it was coming from one of my hanging flower pots. When I peaked inside initially I saw one egg laying outside of a nest. As time went on, the number of eggs grew, but I still was not sure what kind of bird had decided to make its home there.

It didn't seem to take to long until the eggs were hatched.



Since the nest was really well hidden within the flowerpot, getting a picture was not easy. This picture required a little fill flash in post processing.

But by standing back and using a flash, sometimes I did get more than just a black hole.

Soon the babies were getting bigger and bigger, and I also saw that the parents were Carolina Wrens. They are very protective of their nest and became very concerned whenever we walked past.

Finally one Sunday when we returned from church I peaked in and saw they were almost too big to fit anymore. After we had eaten, I went back out to take one more picture only to discover launching had taken place. I have not seen the babies since; however, mom and dad have been busy.....but that may be another story....Time will tell.

Frigid Winter Days

Recently we have had snow and sub-zero weather



Finding food has become much more difficult for all wildlife.

This little Carolina Wren has been at our feeder frequently

He is not intimidated by the woodpeckers, and makes them wait their turn.



But a downy woodpecker can only be patient for so long till he needs to take action.



Sometimes they can share.

Sometimes not!

Sometimes a few cross words are spoken!



















At least our little wren can always find a friend and some leftover seeds on the deck.