There is just something so fun about this titmouse making a head-first dive toward the feeder as if to say, “Here I come–bombs away!” Click on picture to enlarge.
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Here I come!
Category Archives: titmice
That bird lady
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. 🙂 Click on pictures to enlarge.
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
Feeder action
It’s been a busy week at the feeder. Grackles, red-winged blackbirds, cardinals, sparrows, titmice, chickadees, woodpeckers, and more. Click on pictures to enlarge.
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
© Chris Taylor
Backyard friends
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.
Friday Feeder Action
It was a very busy day at our feeder yesterday–juncos, robins, starlings, sparrows, doves, chickadees, tufted titmice, and cedar waxwings (I’m sure I’m leaving some out). The squirrels were also having a good time. Click on pictures to enlarge.
New Year’s Eve at the feeder
More from the feeder
The squirrels and the birds have no problem cooperating. The squirrels and ground-feeding birds eat the seed on the ground that the “clinging” birds knock down. I give them a little help by spreading a few seeds on the ground. So far, the squirrels have not been able to knock this feeder down, so it works out for everyone. We also throw out apple cores. The squirrels love them. Click on pictures to enlarge.