Blogger has been having a problem with the 'reply' button, and I haven't been able to respond to any of your comments on my own blog as the dialog box won't open. Hopefully, this will clear up soon as I am told this has been happening intermittently since last year. This is the first time I have had it myself. Hopefully it will get back to normal within a day or two. I will still be visiting your blogs as soon as I can. Has anyone else had this problem?
Today (1-24-26) we are expecting 10 inches of snow followed by ice. It was 21 inches and hopefully it will be even less. It is not supposed to start until approximately 11.00 p.m. These photos for today were taken a few years' ago after another snowstorm. Our feathered friend arrived after I had filled the feeders and the water bowl. He stayed around long enough for me to take these photos.
Timothy the Tufted Titmouse is thinking about that one....
and finally came to this non-conclusion.
Here's a bit of information I found online: "Birds will eat snow if water is not readily available but providing fresh, liquid water to birds in freezing temperatures is essential for their hydration and feather maintenance. You should not give them hot water. Use a heated birdbath to keep water just above freezing (36 to 40 degrees F.), as too-hot water can freeze on feathers and cause severe issues. Unfrozen water helps them maintain feathers for insulation."
He sighed and went back to important matters.
That's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all are safe and warm this weekend.
For our International friends to translation widget on the side bar.
Photo 1:
"Hello, I am a Tufted Titmouse. I will be out in a minute. I am sprucing up my tuft."
Photo 2:
"Here I am, it's not perfect but the lady with the black box says I am always beautiful."
"She thinks we're beautiful too."
"We are - but not modest."
Photo 3:
No words.
Photo 4:
"I am thinking about that one."
Photo 5:
No words.
Photo 6:
"Knock, knock!"
"Okay, I'll play. Who's there?"
Photo 7:
"Lettuce!"
"Lettuce who?"
Photo 8:
"Lettuce in, it's freezing out here."
Photo 9:
No words.
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These are wonderful titmouse photos. And he has a whole peanut! Do you have an independent heating source? They are calling this snowmageddon.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Denise!
ReplyDeleteFor me, when I try to comment, I get an error message first, and only on the second click is it accepted. This has been going on for a while, but Google can't seem to fix it, or I can't log out using the button either!
It's good to know how birds drink, and another great story about that beautiful bird; it looks so funny with its hair.
Have a lovely Saturday, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works again soon. Hugs, Elke
I have had your problem of commenting on my own blog in the past but not lately. It will come right eventually, though a nuisance.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are nice, Denise.
Tufted Titmouses are expanding their range into southern Ontario. Wonderful little birds.
ReplyDeleteDenise, you sure were an adorable child, love that graphic. hope your sweet bird friends stay safe through the coming storm, prayers for you and your family that the storm is not as bad as THEY have been screaming about it.. and that your power and heat stay on
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