I've been doing my At the Feeders and in the Trees series for a few years, my love for birds continues, so my series lives on into 2022. My blog began in 2011 with tablescapes and vignettes. Then in 2012, while continuing my tablescape posts, I started to branch out and began posting about birds.
This week, my feeders have been very busy with lots of birds visiting. Keeping my feeders filled is a must this time of year as food sources become scarce for them.
The Northern Cardinal is so stunning against the white snowflakes.
In additional to his brilliant red color, he has a distinguished black mask and large red bill.
It is always exciting to see the male and the female together. Did you know the male often feeds the female during courtship? This isn't happening right now but more in the springtime.
The cardinal is a very popular bird and is the state bird in several states. My feeders are stocked with black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower hearts and safflower seeds. These are all seeds that the cardinals enjoy.
Another popular bird that visits my feeders is the American Goldfinch.
In summer months, the American Goldfinch is a brilliant yellow; during the winter the colors are more subdued. You will see dramatic color changes in the male over the next few months.
The Goldfinches are flocking to the feeders. You can see several together below. They are eating the black oil sunflower seeds and also like Nyjer seeds.
Other visitors include finches, brown trasher, white-throated sparrow, chickadees and dark eyed junco.
Thanks for stopping in to see the birds "At the Feeders and in the Trees" - Judy.
What are you seeing at your feeders?
