A few days ago we had our first influx of winter birds at the feeders. They came in a mixed group mid-morning, and stayed about half an hour. I was surprised at the variety we saw.
This chickadee actually showed up before we put seeds in the feeders. Made me wonder if they can remember the feeders from one year to the next.
Then the pair of Blue Jays I shared the other day dropped by. I hope we keep seeing them; the colours are so bright.
We've also had some woodpeckers, this one a Hairy Woodpecker.
And this one, I think, is the smaller species, the Downy Woodpecker.
Both species of nuthatches were part of the group, and have both been back since. This is the White-breasted Nuthatch, mostly blue/grey on the back and white underneath.
The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a rusty brown underneath, and slightly smaller.
For the first time a small flock of Dark-eyed Juncos visited, and stayed around quite a long time, scuffling in the leaves for food.
This is a sparrow who looked away just as I pressed the shutter, but I got a good look at it 'head-on'. I think it was a White-throated sparrow. Here's hoping we get lots more birds over the winter; they will add add a lot of interest to my days.
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ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be able to enjoy the different species of Birds in your own backyard.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
I've been seeing all of those except the Juncos who always signify winter to me so I guess it is coming! It looks like you will be having a good variety of birds to watch in the months ahead.
ReplyDeleteYou have the same birds as we do. We like to watch them too...we feed all year round except in the spring we bring in the feeders at night:)
ReplyDeleteGood catches on all the birds at your feeders. This early in the season we don't have that much variety at the feeders.
ReplyDeleteA nice batch of birds to keep you entertained, it seems. I love the pretty woodpeckers and nuthatches especially. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt seems the birds show up in groups to the feeder. I guess they follow the guy who finds the feeder.
ReplyDeleteSharing by species. Thanks. I've never seen a Hairy Woodpecker so that was a nice treat.
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These are great for me to see, as they are all different from anything we'd see here.
ReplyDeleteWatching all those wonderful birds at your feeders, sure is fun and you git some great pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe birds are pretty busy here too. I can believe how many sunflower seeds a blue jay can stuff in his maw before he flies off to hide them! I like to keep my eyes open for erratic visitors. We didn't get sparrows for years but they seem to be coming back.
ReplyDeleteGreat variety of birds stopped by for a visit. : )
ReplyDeleteNo bird feeders for us at the new house - it attracts the bears.
That's a lot of bird company!
ReplyDeleteJust dropped back to say I saw a flock of Juncos today - winter begins!
ReplyDeleteAs you know it sure gives one a good feeling to be able to put feeders out and help the birds along. And what a pleasant comfort it is to watch the little fellers excitedly flitting around as they come and go. Saw our first Junco of the season this afternoon. No Woodpeckers yet though. Must all be up at your place.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly seem to be enjoying themselves.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures. They are so fun to watch and I LOVE the blue jays too.
ReplyDeleteYou are becoming a proper twitcher!
ReplyDeleteWonderful birds - what a great variety. I'm so glad they are visiting you!
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