At the Feeders and in the Trees #48

Our temperature dropped to 22 degrees last night and this morning the temperature was 23. I made sure I filled the feeders off of our deck yesterday and boy did the birds appreciate it this morning after the freezing rain and sleet we received last night.

I am so fortunate to have the gorgeous Northern Cardinals in my area and love when they come to the feeders. What is there not to love about these stunning birds!

Other birds visited the feeders too. You can see Downy Woodpeckers, house finches, and a mockingbird in the pics below.

Love this collage with two cardinals in flight. 

I am fascinated trying to get pics with the birds spreading their wings and in flight. 

It takes a lot of pictures to capture a few good ones.

Many of our feathered friends are depending on us, so I hope you are able to keep your feeders filled! Take care and happy birding - Judy.

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At the Feeders and in the Trees #44

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?

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Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life

Wandering Camera @ Ink Torrents Graphics on the last Thursday of the month

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Friendship Friday @ Create With Joy

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Bird DePot @ I'd Rather Be Birding

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Sundays on Silverado @ The House on Silverado

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods on Monday pm

At the Feeders and in the Trees #42

 I hope everyone is remembering to feed the birds. Their food source is low and it sure is cold outside. 

A Carolina Wren gave me an interesting pic the other day. You never know when that unusual shot is going to come. It's not a perfect pic, but I was happy to get it. Take a look:

I've been checking the feeders several times a day to make sure there is continuous food for the birds.

Keeping them all happy and fed. Oh, to just get a seed.

Chickadee and Cardinal

Purple Finch

Northern Cardinal

Chickadee

the Dark-eyed Junco (notice those pink legs and pink beak)

The female Cardinal, isn't she stunning!

Reaching in for seeds (now that's really sticking your neck out).

Success with a seed in their mouths.

A Balancing Act

Beauty, their brilliant color!

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

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Saturday Link Party @ I'd Rather Be Birdin'

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Cardinals and the Snow

I just love when it snows and I can take pictures of the Cardinals. 

They are just so stunning against the white snow!

I was up by six this morning just waiting for enough light to start taking pics. 

What an enjoyable morning to capture these gorgeous red birds. So rewarding - Judy.

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Mosaic Monday @ Letting Go of the Bay Leaf on Sunday

Just A Little Snow

I made sure to get my feeders filled yesterday in anticipation of the couple inches of early snow last night. 

The weather did exactly what the forecast stated so the birds are hungry and looking for food.  I'm seeing lots of yard birds at the feeders like the finches.

The little Downy Woodpecker is up and down the birch tree this morning.

He is visiting the suet feeder too. 

The Carolina Chickadee grabs a seed and flies away quickly.

The Northern Cardinal is looking stunning this morning with the sun shining on him.

Hope you are feeding the birds in your area. Enjoy the day - Judy?

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Enjoying the Northern Cardinal

During the winter months, the Northern Cardinals visit my feeders everyday and many times a day. 

They are such a joy to watch. 

With just the slightest movement of his head, he seems to be looking right at you.

I am so thankful that we live in an area where they are prevalent. 

Hope you are enjoying seeing the Northern Cardinal. Happy birding - Judy.

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Inspiration Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

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Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop @ Claire Justine

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Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life on Wednesday evening

Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Friday Photo Journal @ Serendipity is Sweet

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Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound

Celebrate Your Story @ Celebrate & Decorate on Sunday
Dishing It and Digging It @ Rustic & Refined on Sunday