I took most of these photos on Sunday. The temperature dropped and it was quite cold out there. (We thought, I think it was maybe 10 degrees. This morning, it’s negative 2 degrees with a minus 22 degree wind chill. Trying to recall when we moved to Siberia.)
Just prior to the storm arriving, I snapped this white-throated sparrow taking shelter under the deck furniture. Not much shelter but there he sat as if he knew the weather was about to turn.
Waiting for the Storm
Our robin continues to visit daily. I don’t think he’s a fan of winter either.
The Groundhog said what now? How many more weeks of winter?
A new bird joined the backyard crew. Not exactly excited about its appearance.
It’s a Starling, darling!
While not a fan of the starlings, nice to see a different bird in the backyard. And I’m not going to begrudge any bird looking for food in this crazy cold weather.
Of course, my regulars are still out back as well. The downy woodpeckers continue to visit the suet feeder, sometimes waiting patiently for me to clap my hands and shoo away the ever present squirrels.
Is Winter Over Yet?
Finally, one last bird photo to share this week. My blue jays also continue to visit. They’re fairly shy but I do hear them squawking when the feeders are empty or I’ve not thrown some seed on the deck.
The Cold Never Bothered Me, Anyway.
This morning, I’m hoping the freshly filled feeders don’t empty overnight. Not in a hurry to go freeze filling them up again soon. Since I found some suet blocks on clearance, I threw them out in solid clumps on the ground to maybe keep the squirrels busy. Wish me luck!
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Time to list other birds spotted this week: Cardinals, nuthatches, house sparrows, and house finches, the red-bellied woodpecker, dark-eyed juncos, crows, and Carolina wrens. Also, spotted some type of white bird of prey flying in the sky while driving to week. Couldn’t even begin to guess but I do hope I see it again when I can note more details. What birds did you spot this week?
*Joining in with the Bird D’Pot hosted by Anni over at I’d Rather B Birdin’.
Love the photos Jean! We have a pair of cardinals that have been visiting our bird feeder this week. Yesterday we took a walk on the bike path and spotted several woodpeckers. Didn’t get any pictures of them though. LOL Here it is so cold as well and now we are waiting for the winter storm that is supposed to dump 6-12 inches of snow on us on Monday. We shall see. Hope you are having a good weekend!
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Thank you! I love when our cardinals visit, they’re fun to watch. We’re getting snow this morning though we’re not supposed to get quite as much as you. Hope you’re staying safe & warm!
Hi, this is great winter shots of your garden visitors. Nice and moody shows winter as it is.
Love it! And, I love starlings 🙂 But of course. I don´t have hundreds on my balcony 🙂
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Thank you! I love watching the starlings in flight but they’re rather “messy” when they hang out in large numbers. The one bird seems to be a loner so I don’t mind it so much as it’s very cold out right now. Hope you are having a happy week.
Sorry I’m late arriving. We have had no power for a couple of days because of ice storms in my part of Texas & I am resorting to the phone to visit.
wonderful birds in your back yard. Thanks for sharing with us.
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I’ve been thinking of you! Hope you are staying safe and warm from the crazy cold weather.