Daily Pics Vol. 43

Beautiful pic depsi!

I'd agree w/ Sharp-shinned.

Thanks Resin and pelletory. The feeder is about 13"X13". I forgot to add that about 5 minutes after the hawk left the feeders were back. Also within the last half hour we've had a number of western bluebirds looking at the bird house. Saw them last year when snow was on the ground too, but were told they weren't supposed to be hear in the winter. We've learned the bird house we currently have up is not adaquate for nesting due to size and design. Should we just take it down or plug hole and leave it? We've purchased a blue bird house and I intend to pattern a couple more like it to be placed further away from the feeding area when the weather gets better, any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

Picture is kind of dark, the blue was a lot brighter and the brick red chest really stood out, hope to get better picture in the future.

Bob

The Juncos and Towhees were the early birds today.

Then came the Steller's

The Quail waited for the heat wave. It got up to 39 degrees.

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Yahoo!!!!!! No ICE.

Adel...that Quail is just awesome!

Can anyone ID this little bird for me?

Thanks,
Rose

I believe this is a Chickadee and if it is....it's a first!! I have been looking for one of these little birds f o r e v e r!

I call this little one "Bright Eyes"! Not the best pic as I took it from inside but I loved the highlights in his eye!

A very handsome Red Breasted Woodpecker!

Though this was kind of funny!

Very nice pics guys!!

Rose, 'Bright Eyes' is adorable!

Rose , your second picture is indeed a chickadee. congratulation. Oh but what a shot of your Bright Eyes, He's such a darling. I fell in love with him. Can I use that picture as my desktop please?

Thanks Pelle,Nanny and Burn and yes I would be honored for you to use Bright Eyes as a desktop!

Thanks also for the ID...I am so thrilled I feel like I just gave birth! I had a case of Dee Envy that just wouldn't go away. I knew they were out there somewhere and luckily I had my camera with me when I was out feeding tonight!! WooHoo...I am so excited..Merry Christmas to me!! LOL!

RBW at suet feeder

RBN

RBN


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Congrats on the dee dellrose and that sweet shot of Bright Eyes.

Nice pics nanny!

RBN #3

dellrose...thanks....the sun came out for a few minutes just at the right time.

Adel...don't you just love it when that happens?! I never knew that quail were so colorful!

Nanny...I have the hardest time getting those NH to stand still..evidently yours knows you!!

Pelle...Thanks again!

This one has been watching too many Owl movies!!

I have had several of the White Throated Sparrows lately! At first I thought they were Immature White Crowned Sparrows then I noticed the white at the throat! I hope my ID is correct!

OH, I really enjoyed all the birdie pictures. I want a new camera.. wahhhh. This wren nested on our front porch last year and he just came back a few nights ago (or maybe I just noticed him because of Christmas lights). Doesn't seem to mind all the flashing Christmas lights.. sleeps right on
Elaine

Adel, your little quail is very cute. love their little round body.
Nanny, wish I get a picture of a RBN too.We're suppose to have them here.
Rose thanks for allowing me, to us Bright Eyes as my desk top. you capture really good expressions, on the birds.

Here's one with a funny look.. "take my good side"

Elaine, thats a cute pic!

Elaine..how lucky you are to have a Wren stay on your porch. I have one that will visit but never long enuf to take a pic, I like yours!

Burn..darling little bird and thanks again for your nice comments!

Rose

Elaine, we almost never see wrens although they are around in the summer, and certainly never at this time of year.
Burn, you really captured that little guy's expression.
We had rainy, foggy, nasty weather today, not good for taking pictures, but I got these grosbeaks from inside the house. The quality is poor but I love the way they were carrying on.

Here is a very wet white-breasted nuthatch.

It always amazes me how the birds can land on a mesquite bush without getting stuck by the thorns. Here's a Mourning Dove coming in for a landing.

Here's a little house sparrow munching on some seeds.

I never saw a black-throated sparrow until last week; but this one is becoming one of my regular dinner guests.

I guess it might help if I included the picture, huh? LOL

The highlight of my day was seeing these 3 cactus wrens on my suet feeder at the same time. They are very territorial; so this was a bit out of character for them.

Love everyone's pictures and wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Nice pics Jane!

A few shots from yesterday. Mockingbird first.

And second.