Snow - finally!

Finally we are getting some snow. Feeders have been busy today. Here are just a few quick photos of the loyal birds that have been patronizing my bird tables

One of two American Goldfinches that have come occasionally, though yesterday a small flock of 15 stopped briefly ...

The Blue Jay on the suet feeder has often exhibited the acrobatic talents of the nuthatch. But I chose this undistinguished upright jay  because of the Hairy Woodpecker which joined him on the back of the basket ...

The American Robin was not on the feeders, but was feeding on dried crabapples in the side of the yard ...

A large flock of Mourning Doves have appeared, or joined up with the smaller flock that has been around all winter - 50+ birds.

Never underestimate the ability and determination of the Blue Jay to get the seeds - sunflower seed feeders like this one are supposed to be for the small finches.

The feeder is on a plant hanger on the side of the house, inches from the glass - a favorite for the titmice, nuthatch, and Black-capped Chickadee - they don't have to vie with the larger birds. The photo of this gentleman (or gentlelady) is uncropped.

And finally, our single wintering sparrow of any kind - Song Sparrow ...

Good birding wherever you are and whatever the weather is doing to you, at you, or for you!