It was very interesting to watch the birds on Saturday....theyate and ate at the feeder....like the knew
bad weather was coming.
Here is a Chickadee (Carolina, I think) that was
perched on an icy branch.
This is a male Hairy Woodpecker. You can tell he is a male
because of the red spot on his head.
We call him "Harry" (how original)
And the female we call "Harriett"
The ice had started to melt a bit and he looked quite
wet to me.
(click on the pics to enlarge)
CORRECTION - THIS IS A DOWNY WOODPECKER
which is similar to a Hairy Woodpecker but smaller
Thanks to a commenter for pointing this out :)
My dad always taught us to watch the animals, their behavior, winter coats, and feeding habits, that they will tell the story of what is to come. Those are such good pictures of the birds. I am so looking forward to getting back into my photography, it has been hard this year having our granddaughter here, raising her, but look out she when she begins walking outside we will be as I miss the nature so much. Cabin Fever???
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic shots, love how the drops of water just hang, and you caught them before they dropped.
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Beautiful shots! The little chickadee looks like he (or she) is frozen too. I would like to get a shot of a wood pecker. There was one at the feeder a few days ago but he (or she) lol took off when I went to get the camera.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! We have the same bird, but instead of ice we have snow.
ReplyDeleteAmazing two bird photos. Over here none of that... as you will be able to see on my next post!
ReplyDeleteImpressive Kerri
ReplyDeleteYou do so well with the bird photos! Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteYou captured an exciting view into another world here, Kerri. It's hard to imagine those lives, isn't it.
ReplyDeleteIs that a Downy woodpecker? We have one that visits a dead tree outside my boys' window every year, and we have sooo much fun observing him!
ReplyDeleteI clicked over from Mon@rch's, 'cuz we live in the same state! (((((HUGS))))) sandi~yep, it's 'possum!
Love the photo, like imac the drop of water is just hanging on while you take its photo.
ReplyDeleteAs for the bird. He is beautiful and yes he looks wet to me as well.
He's so handsome!!
ReplyDeleteLovely images.
Funny, the birds don't seem to mind.
ReplyDeleteNice shots.
~Oswegan
Beautiful job on the second shot (although the first is nice too). You caught his profile perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely scene. well done!!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. Poor little bird looks so cold though. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful shots. I love the ice.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy bird pics, these pics are fabulous! Never seena Carolina Chickadee, looks just like our Black Capped Chickadee. Fun and friendly little bird, with an attitude.
ReplyDeleteThe birds were neat to see but I really enjoyed the ice crystals on the pines.
ReplyDeleteCute little booger..;-)
ReplyDeleteso wonderful pictures! the drops on the needls make it look like a fairy tale!
ReplyDeleteI am not a bird person, but I'm really enjoying seeing the different birds in your area. You have such a variety! These are great photos - I wonder what the birds thought about the weather!
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