Sunday, February 7, 2010

Winter birds

Being blessed with a beautiful sunny week-end, I went to my favorite hang-outs to see what wildlife might be about. No foxes to report this time but I did see many lovely birds. Among other species I saw Chickadees, a Hairy Woodpecker and a Pileated Woodpecker.

Oh, and I don't know what got into the squirrels but some of them were dashing about, tossing sticks in the air and doing back-flips!

Here are some pictures of the birds and a squirrel (who was one of the more sedate ones).




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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Lucky you as there have been few sunny days here recently!
    Wonderful photos, I especially like the first and last ones. The chickadee looks very similar to our coal tit.
    http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/c/coaltit/index.aspx
    I love watching squirrels when they are chasing about and playing! Flighty xx

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  2. DorisFebruary 8, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Thanks for the link to the Coal Tit. It is very similar as you say. It's funny, as I was watching the Chickadees I was thinking of Tits (probably because of that card I had bought).
    These little birds are such a delight with their cheerful, spunky and friendly ways.

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  3. AnvilcloudFebruary 8, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    My goodness, it's hard to keep my humour in check sometimes (see above comment), but I do try to be mature at least some of the time. Anyway, thanks for sharing your weekend sightings. I think chickadess are the cutest and greatest.

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  4. CuppaFebruary 8, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Ah Chickadees - what cuties. I am always amazed that they can survive such cold winter nights.

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  5. DorisFebruary 8, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Ah, Anvilcloud, if you had not restrained yourself I was ready with a few "tsk, tsk, tsk's" :-)
    And Cuppa, I too am amazed that these tiny wisps of life can survive.

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