The yard is buzzing with activity this morning. I think everyone is a little thrown by this storm. I filled the feeder yesterday afternoon and since taking these pictures it is nearly empty. I am happy that this latest round of snow probably won’t be around for long. I”m sure the birds are too. Click on pictures to enlarge.
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It is so nice to see the sun again! Click on pictures to enlarge.
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I can always count on a visit when I line up some seeds along the wood that frames the flowerbed. Click on pictures to enlarge.
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I always know when a red-bellied woodpecker is around. They are great at announcing their presence. Click on pictures to enlarge.
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It is such a pleasure to sit in my office and watch the diversity of visitors to the yard. One of the best spots for taking pictures is crouched between the back of the car and the garage. More than one neighbor has done a double take when seeing me sitting on the ground behind the car. Hopefully, they see the camera and don’t think I am too crazy, but I guess I don’t really mind being the crazy neighbor. 
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The tree trimmers have been slicing and dicing the neighborhood for a few weeks now. I understand it has to be done around the power lines, but this is so much more than pruning. I’ve been concerned about all those who live in the trees and/or depend on them. I spent some time out in the yard this weekend and was very happy to see most of the usual visitors accounted for. I’m glad this “trimming” isn’t going on during nesting time. I was happy to see our white-headed cardinal friend, though she was too fast this morning for a picture. I did manage to get a couple of pictures of her handsome partner. I also spotted a flicker, red-bellied woodpecker, white-throated sparrow, hungry titmice, and a very curious bunny. Click on pictures to enlarge.
I’ve been too busy to get out to the lake or river this week, but it sure is nice having a feeder near my office window. Click on picture to enlarge.
I take a lot of the feeder pictures from my office window (which accounts for a lot of the graininess). Today, I was the subject of interest.
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