At least the sun is shining in these photos.
Okay, so I will start off with the cheeky one again. I don't think it's an opinion!
I have a direct line of sight to them all from where I sit when using my laptop. There was a Carolina Wren out there a few moments ago, but I only saw it on the deck and not the rail. Here's hoping that was his first stop and I just missed it.
Yes, I still think you are adorable!
A female Cardinal close-up, and definitely checking the camera out!
Her mate next photo.
One of the many reasons I enjoy this outside camera, it picks up the most interesting sights. For instance, the Cardinal in flight.
Next, we have a male House Finch. He seems to be getting along with the Mourning Doves.
I do like to look at the feathers up-close, so pretty!
A few more joined in.
The White-throated sparrow was a surprise. I haven't seen any sparrows in a long time, let alone a White-throated. It came back for several days, always on its own.
I thought this one might be a Goldfinch, but then those that I have seen online don't appear to have that little white eye rim. Any ideas? Anyhow, it appears to have moved on also. Fun for a while to see this little bird.
Added photo: 12-11-21
Martha Ellen asked what kind of birdseed we use, and I thought I would take a photo and put it below. I am not sure where it came from as Gregg brought it home on a solo errand run some time ago. I will ask him next chance I get as the bag is almost empty. Thanks for asking Martha Ellen.
And thank you for visiting today's feathered friends. I appreciate all your comments. I sometimes forget to mention that, but they are always very welcomed and enjoyable to read.
Have a great weekend everyone!
I love them all!! The Cardinal seem to be flying with food in his beak!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny and yes he is :)
DeleteWonderful images! The cardinal in flight is a treasure. Look up pine warbler and see if that's your bird.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, I will :)
DeleteDenise these capture are lovely. Again I love the male Cardinal.
ReplyDeleteWas watching Planet Earth and low and behold we were shown a Vampire Finch which I'd never heard of before, interesting.
That’s fascinating about the Vampire Finch, I have never heard of them. Thanks for the info Margaret, I will check that out :)
DeleteYour railing sure gets busy with visitors. How fun to watch them all. I enjoy watching the squirrels too but they can clean out the bird seed in no time.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, they certainly get greedy but I am happy to say the birds get their fair share and seem to be feeding more than the squirrels lately :)
DeleteAmazing captures, especially the group shot and the Cardinal in flight.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Sandi, thank you :)
DeleteHello Denise,
ReplyDeleteYou see a great variety of birds in your yard. It is a great idea to line the deck railing with the bird food and the bird cam capturing all the pretty birds. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
Thank you Eileen, it is a good spot to locate the camera :) Wishing you the same for the weekend.
DeleteLove 'em all. You know my passion is for the birds (Pun intended)! Yes, that is definitely an American Goldfinch in winter plumage.
ReplyDeleteMy son in Houston will love that first squirrel butt (he feeds his brood every day)
Smiling Anni and yes I do know :) Thanks so much for the ID. Great to hear your son in Houston is a fellow squirrel lover.
Deletethey are all super fantastic, my favorite is the two doves with the finch. I like doves, they make me feel good and I love their cooing
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra :) I like them too, especially when they are cooing :)
DeleteSo cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you R’s Rue :)
DeleteCool idea to have a live camera trained on one spot. If I were to do that, I am not sure what I would see. LOL.
ReplyDeleteNow you have got my attention Gigi, lol!
DeleteI love how you do your seed -- and you have a perfect view for your photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, better than TV on a busy bird day :)
DeleteDenise, I am in awe over that male cardinal in flight! It is fantastic! My husband enjoyed seeing it as well. We both are bird nuts. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of seed do your feathered friends prefer? We buy our seed at BJ's in a 40 pound bag. I'm seeing something yummy in your seeds that we don't offer.
ReplyDeleteThat’s great Martha Ellen, so happy you and your husband enjoyed :) I will take a look at the bag of seed I have in the morning and let you know. I keep it secured in our garage. All tucked up for the night right now, and the kind of mixture escapes me but I will pop on over to your blog tomorrow with the information :)
DeleteThank you so much for your information, Denise. The photo of the bag will help us a lot! You are so kind to share your secrets with us. Every time I see your field cam I realize we need one! Thank you for coming over today on my blog. I've really been neglecting it lately. Have a nice weekend!
DeleteYou are very welcome Martha Ellen :) Blogging friends have been so kind to me when sharing their knowledge, that I like to pay that forward. I have written a post about the type of bird cam I use also. It is set to be posted next Wednesday.
DeleteMore great closeups!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteThis allows you to get photos you wouldn't get in person. The squirrel is adorable.
ReplyDeleteIt does and I love it :) He is adorable, I agree :)
DeleteWhat fun it is to sit and be at computer and have all that wildlife to watch! If not for the starlings I would have something almost as good.
ReplyDeleteIf you get bored, go on youtube and look up ChooChoo's Story...it is a lot about chipmunks...they are just adorable. I would put a video on my blog but the short ones are 5 or 6 minutes long. Chucky was the first one...I think 2018 was when they first made friends with her. I think she is still coming.
Hi Rose, I haven’t seen any starlings around in a long time. They wipe out the feeders faster than the squirrels! :)
DeleteThank you for the name of this YouTube. I always love what you have to share on your blog and I will go over there to check out their videos. Appreciate you letting me know about them. I love those chipmunks as much as I do the squirrels.
These are such a pleasure to see Denise, I enjoy them immensely.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Have a good weekend.
All the best Jan
I am happy you enjoy them Jan :) Thank you and I wish you the same.
DeleteYou are making me think I need a game camera.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly recommend them Ellen, they are so much fun :)
DeleteHappy you enjoy Linda, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteHi Denise,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these wonderful photos.
I especially loved the first photo, it's so cute and the photo of Cardinal flying.
Have a great weekend
Hi Maria, you are very welcome and so happy you enjoyed :) Thank you!
Deletegoldfinches change clothes for winter. i think your mystery bird is a goldfinch, dressed for winter!! you are getting a nice variety of birds, i have missed seeing mine since my tree trimmers trimmed their favorite trees...i have not been taking pictures, but i still feed them!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful captures from the bird cam!!
Thank you Debbie, for the ID too :) We have noticed a difference since having our two trees cut down.
DeleteThis was a brilliant idea to add a camera to this feeding table. I think I would be sitting there all day watching the birds. Great shots. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret, I love having this bird cam :) You have a great weekend too!
DeleteThe bird watching obviously provides a lot of entertainment, Denise, especially from the cheeky squirrel. I wondered if the birds tolerate the intrusion.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does Dorothy :) They usually fly away when squirrel turns up. It is an interesting dynamic with most of the tiny birds. The only ones I have seen chase others off is the Blue Jay, but since our trees were cut down, we don't see them quite as often.
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