A morning of cardinals

Posted on November 14, 2013 by admin

I love the big groups of cardinals at this time of year. With many predators visiting our yard over the last few weeks, I am not seeing the big numbers of small birds that we usually see. For instance, I haven’t seen many mourning doves since I discovered three piles of mourning dove feathers in the yard over several days. I would stay away from this yard, too! What I can always count on are the big groups of cardinals that visit the feeders and water at dawn and dusk. A few nights ago, I counted eighteen at the feeders. Today, I was raking leaves and I guess a human being out there keeping the predators away made them feel a little safer. More cardinals, more chickadees, more titmice, and even a brown creeper. I do hope the mourning doves come back soon. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Downy and hummingbird nectar

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

The first time I saw this, I though it was really strange, then I Googled it. Apparently, downy woodpeckers are quite fond of hummingbird nectar. Who knew! Click on pictures to enlarge.

Yellow-bellied sapsucker and other backyard visitors

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Now that we have the feeders up, our list of backyard visitors is incredible. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Winter visitors

Posted on December 13, 2010 by admin

It’s always great to see all the visitors to the feeders at this time of year. Click on pictures to enlarge.

A great way to help birds this winter is to create a brush pile. It’s a good place to keep warm and hide from predators.

Nuthatches seem to do pretty much everything upside down.

Finally, some sun

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

I spend a few hours at the Wakarusa wetlands this morning. It started out pretty foggy, but once the sun came out, it was a very nice morning. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Yardbirds

Posted on March 13, 2010 by admin

It’s always fun to spend a little time out in the yard watching everyone coming and going. The amount of activity in such a small area is just amazing. Click on pictures to enlarge.

The Fog

Posted on January 20, 2010 by admin

The last few days have been pretty dreary, but at least we don’t have to contend with the frigid temps for a while. I am, however, missing the nice light for pictures. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Feeder action

Posted on November 23, 2009 by admin

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.

Downy Delight

Posted on November 11, 2009 by admin

Downy woodpeckers are just amazing. They look so fluffy and hugable. 🙂 Click on picture to enlarge.

Backyard Nest Checks

Posted on May 23, 2009 by admin

There are three nests of starlings (that I know of) in our yard and our neighbor’s. I can see the openings in the trees and have been waiting for a glimpse of the chicks. I finally was able to see them yesterday. I also watched a woodpecker feed her/his young. The robins are doing quite well also. Very nice! Click on pictures to enlarge.

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