bluebird in Snow - 3
Stare down
A Bluebird and a Downy Woodpecker in a stare down of who gets to stay and eat the suet.
Downy Woodpecker - male
Check out those claws - perfect for gripping!
Pilieated Woodpecker
Piliated Woodpeckers are the largest woodpeckers in the US.
Bluebird Ready for Takeoff
Piliated Woodpecker on Suet
Right outside our window, this photo was taken through the glass - but what fun to see these incredible birds up close.
Eastern Bluebird flying in the rain
Bluebird Taking Off in the rain
A little push and all the water on the shephards hook goes flying - a bit of power from a little bird.
Piliiated Woodpecker on tree
Thjese magnificent birds are climbers for sure - just look at those claws! They use their tail as a stabilizer on the tree and on the suet feeders too.
Pilieated Woopecker - claws
These claws are equally at home on a tree and gripping this suet feeder.
Piliated Woodpecker Tail Feathers
A view of those powerful wings and tail feathers while he munches on the suet feeder.
Female Cardinal in the snow
This female cardinal flew in and poked her head above this little bit of snow and I just happened to have my camera in hand!
Morning Dove
2 feet of snow fell on December 17 and the birds all came to our feeders and our trees to eat and celebrate! At one point we had 4 morning doves all together.
Downy Woodpecker in the Snow
this is a male downy woodpecker - see that little tuft of red on his head
Tufted Titmouse
All puffed up in the snow and cold staying warm during the winter storm in Vermont.
Male House Finch
This House Finch is a common sight at our feeders and usually shows up plenty of friends. They will eat at the feeders or scrounge for food in the snow.
Female House Finch kicking up the snow
This female house finch has just kicked up some snow looking for seeds dropped from the feeder.
American Goldfinch
Watching backyard birds forage in the snow is so much fun! This Goldfinch pulled it's head out of the snow and shook spreading snow all over. I love the textrue of the winter feathers in this shot.
American Goldfinch in Winter
Nuthatch in the early morning sun
Nuthatches are one of our favorite backyard birds. They wander down trees head first and their shape and lines are beautrifuul.
White Breasted Nuthatch
We have had a pair of nuhatches at our feeders for years. We love to watch them walk down trees and tree limbs - yup, head first they go!
Hanging On - Red Breasted Nuthatch
How do they do this? Just hanging on!
