Yesterday's birding treat was a Red-shouldered Hawk spotted on three occasions at the bottom of the hill, once in the ditch before flying off as my car approached and twice on the wires above as I drove by. Perhaps someday I will have the opportunity to capture one of these beautiful raptors photographically.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Red-shouldered Hawk
During the night a thunder storm rolled through leaving in its wake an icy landscape now dripping due to the action of the light filtered through a gray sky and air temperature rising almost to the freezing point. Flocks of birds at the feeders have made the sunflower seeds melt away requiring frequent replenishment.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Recalling Summer
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
First Post January 23, 2008
This morning started in the teens to continue our roller coaster winter temperatures. Some winters no Purple Finches visit the feeders but last fall a group appeared and have been regulars since. I love how the early morning sun shines through the red crown of the male while later in the day the same red reflects brilliantly in the sun. Pine Siskins showed up this season as well and are numerous as are the American Goldfinches. After daybreak but before feeding begins the branches are atwitter with the goldfinches and siskins prior to their swooping down to begin the feeding day. From time to time I see a Brown Thrasher who likes the suet feeder as do the Downy Woodpeckers.
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