It was a rather exciting day around my bird feeders today. After 2 days of nearly no activity, our ongoing and significant snowfall may have contributed to a most welcome feeder frenzy. I even got to add a Carolina Wren to my life list! After a quick couple of glimpses of him a couple of times over the last few weeks, I've been keeping my eye out for this mysterious visitor. I was sooo delighted today by his reappearance! I even managed to get a few half-way decent shots of him - at least good enough to positively identify the little guy.
I've been really missing the House Finches that were becoming regulars at the feeders. Usually 1 male would come by with anywhere between 2 and 4 females. However, I haven't seen them in about 2 weeks now. Where did they go and what are they up to?!
But as the day progressed, the snow flew, the inches climbed - and I was privy to a ton of activity! So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
- Carolina Wren - 1
- American Tree Sparrow - 1
- American Goldfinch - 3
- Blue Jay - 1
- Northern Cardinal - 3
- Black-capped Chickadee - 14
- Dark-eyed Junco - 12
- Tufted Titmouse - 8
- White-breasted Nuthatch - 2
- Red-breasted Nuthatch - 2
- Downy Woodpecker - 2
- Red-bellied Woodpecker - 2
- Mourning Dove - 7
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American Goldfinches at early light
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A Tufted Titmouse
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Black-capped Chickadee
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Red-bellied Woodpecker plays Hide-n-Seek with me
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My life list addition, a Carolina Wren
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Carolina Wren
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Carolina Wren
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Dark-eyed Junco
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Dark-eyed Junco: it was fun watching this guy stomp and clear the snow from the railing!
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American Tree Sparrow: that dark spot on his chest was the clincher for identification
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American Tree Sparrow