Thursday, January 9, 2025

SNOW DAY FOR THE BIRDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2025

 Last Monday (1/6/25) was our first significant snowfall of the season. I spent a lot of my time looking at the birds outside. These are photos I took. I have added links to all their names.

The male House Finches were the first to appear after we replenished the birdseed.

This was the first White-throated Sparrow I had seen in a long time. 
A Carolina Wren, always a visitor thankfully.
I felt lucky to get a photo of this Red-bellied Woodpecker before he flew out of frame.
A male Northern Cardinal and I think an American Goldfinch.
A Mourning Dove and a House Finch.
A Blue Jay, another regular visitor.
The House Finches and one Dark-eyed Junco looked like they were having a party.
I think this little House Finch was waiting for a spot to open up.

This is where I am ending my post. I hope you enjoyed my little birds enjoying their snow day. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope your day is a great one.





24 comments:

  1. Next best thing to "Saturday At the Birdfeeder!" You know my favorite is the little wren, even though I have been attacked by one! How on earth do you get such sharp clear pics of the birds??

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    1. That’s very sweet of you to say Ginny. Thank you very much :) I have a lot of blurry photos I don’t share and I am always wishing for a steadier hand. I am very happy you like these :

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  2. Such hardy little critters. I would be engrossed in watching them too. Thank you.

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    1. Very happy you enjoyed them Sue and they certainly are very hardy. Thank you!

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  3. You have such a nice variety of birds that show up at your feeders. How fun to watch them all.

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    1. It really is, they are very entertaining :) Thanks Ann :)

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  4. Love these bird photos.
    The Cardinal looks so pretty in the snow.
    The House Finches really do look like they’re partying!

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    1. Thank you Veronica Lee, so glad you loved them :)

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  5. Such pretty birds, and they obviously appreciate the food you put out for them.

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    1. Thanks Janice, they do seem to love this birdseed :)

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  6. Hello Denise,
    I enjoyed all your birds and photos. It looks like your feeder attracts a nice variety of birds. Take care, have a great day!

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    1. Thank you Eileen, I very much appreciate that :) happy you enjoyed. You take care and have a great day also.

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  7. The beautiful birds are certainly enjoying your generous offerings Denise. Great photo and I especially loved the woodpecker in flight!

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    1. Thank you Martha Ellen, I was very happy about that woodpecker :)

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  8. I noticed the bunny's are upright and not down for the count. they look a little cold with the snow on the top. all the birds are just darling. so cute and cuddly looking. the first bird looks a bit scruffy but still adorable...

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    1. Thank you Sandra, the little finch did look a bit bedraggled. I think he had been enjoying face planting into the snow, lol! Yes the bunnies were fully protected by the deep snow :)

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  9. Denise, you have a fine flock there!!!

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  10. Some really great shots, Denise. That woodpecker one is amazing.

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    1. Thank you Angie, Very much appreciate your comment. I was very happy I was able to photograph that woodpecker.

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  11. Thank you for the photo's of the birds. When I lived in a house in "L" a lot of the birds you show here came to the feeder. Now, living in a 5th floor apartment I don't see very many birds. Thanks.
    You appear to have more snow than where I live here in Canada.

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    1. You are very welcome and thank you, I enjoy the birds immensely, and I am happy you did too :) We have had a lot more snow this year.

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  12. Denise, when we lived in VA and it was a snow day, I did the same thing. You were able to get some wonderful captures of nearly all the same birds we would see on the VA eastern shore. However, I never was able to get a good woodpecker image, so kudos to you. It is nice to be safe and warm indoors on a snow day, unfortunately here in Nashua, NH, we have not had any measurable ❄️☃️ snow aside from flurries 😟

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    1. Thank you Dorothy, it was a fun photograph day, especially as we were not able to go anywhere :) It looks like you would enjoy a bit more snow. We enjoyed ours but we don’t have to go anywhere and thanks to Gregg, our pantry supplies are well stocked. I remember the days of being stuck in the snow and having to push the car a few times. Fortunately there was always help from strangers.

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