Daily Pics - Vol 177

I took a few today

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Looks like a bow to me nanny. :-)

Nice pics onewish! I love the scene w/ the Junco's and that sweet Downy Woodpecker.

It's snowing so heavily here now the camera is having a hard time focusing.

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The nyjer feeders are closer. American Goldfinch

I had the same problem... nice shots Pelle.. just want to kiss that goldfinch

Pelletory . . . .was wondering if you knew the answer to this question re nyjer feeders.

Just bought a brand new nyjer feeder (c. one a month ago), and not one finch/bird has visited this feeder. I have other feeders in my back yard, which attract lots of birds including finches. I was wondering if you knew (or anyone else :o), if the size of the holes (they seem to be slits) are too small, and if the steel perches would stick to the birds' feet in freezing temps. Could these be deterrents. I thought maybe I could widen the holes a bit--it appears to be an acrylic cylinder. Thanks, Snug

Bad pic from this morning...but I thought they all looked so cute lined up! House Finch

Hi snug, Bird's feet don't sweat so therefor they can't stick to metal perches.

All my nyjer feeders have small slits for openings so I don't think that's the problem.

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You could take a pin and see if the seed comes out easily if you touch it through that slit. If it does then location might be another answer and also the freshness of the seed.

All of the pics are great: especially the ones with snow flakes. Believe it or not, I would love to have some more snow. Ducbucin, the last time I visited the Round Robin part of the Cornell "Bird" Site, I noticed where the California Towhee was on their "wish list" of birds. They were asking for photos of that particular bird. You might want to check on submitting your photo.

Pelletory . . . Thank you for your quick response!! You have me thinking about the seed -- It's been stored in a cool dry place, but it's old--this may be the problem. Thanks again. Snug

Though I'm not ready for more snow, I will say that birds photographed in the snow are extra adorable!

Those finches can be so particular. They ADORE the finch socks I put up. They have NOT touched the new screen tube feeder.

I have so many sightings of the cooper's these days. However, it never seems to get anything. Swooped through today and landed in the neighbor's oak tree, until I scared it away with my noisy camera focus!

Mrs_Ed I think that the Cooper's Hawk is a beautiful bird in flight. I'm like you; I love to watch it as long as it's not going after one of our birds. That's a great photo you have there.

Nice pic Marna!

Your welcome snug. :-)

took me forever to get some shots of cardinals today.... kept hiding in my rodie

Juncos were trying to get into the suet all day

just love how they stand out this time of the year

one of momma

the best one I could get on my rodie

I spent forever on the whatbirds site searching for the bird that I heard in my back yard. Without a clue, other than sound, I had to listen to every raptor in Missouri until I finally hit the r's - it's a Red Tailed Hawk that has been hunting the wood line/back yards of my neighborhood. Boy! what a distinctive scream they have!


Is there an easier way to identify a birdsong?

The only thing I could say is to try and describe the sound you hear as best you can and see if one of the bird watchers recognizes it.
The Blue Jays imitate the Red-tailed Hawks scream very well so you might be hearing them sometimes too.
Some birds have so many different calls it can be very confusing.

I guess I just need to be patient. I'm trying to cram years worth of knowledge into my head in an instant.

Yesterday...the Flicker came by for a bite, but then the starlings ran him off.

they don't even get along amongst themselves....Starlings upclose.

A lot of pictures have been posted, great time looking at each. See a lot of snow going on. We were suppose to get a snow storm, but it missed us yippie.
Lots of great photos everyone.
The Pine Grosbeak was less shy today, was able to get a few pics of it.

another pic of him,

Those Black-Capped Chickadee moves around fast. Hard to get some focus shots of them.

Female Evening Grosbeak with a Mourning Dove, having a drink.

Pigeon and Evening Grosbeak and Starling.

Some Common Redpolls.

Yes nanny those Starlings are all about the drama. Love the Flicker!

burn, I just love the Grosbeaks and Redpolls.

You may all be getting sick of the snow, but to me it's a real treat. I love every shot posted.

Woke up to a winter wonderland this morning.

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That is so pretty pelle!

The pine grosbeak is such a pretty bird too burn.

great shots all! been lurking, enjoying the photos

After I filled my deck feeder I had a half cup of sunflower seeds left so on a whim I sprinkled them in and around my table.
This female northern cardinal was enjoying them this morning.

Me too, pelle! So beautiful outside this morning!