Just after Christmas I spotted these guys marked down in the grocery store.
Seeing we hadn’t had any snow to speak of I decided to bring them home and set them on the computer desk to remind me what time of year it was. Now the snow is here to stay. The planter barrels sit chuck full of snow at the side of the shed waiting for Spring and new plantings.
A peek out the French doors reveal the reds of the cardinals, the blues of the Jays, different types of finches, wrens, and woodpeckers. But when I go out to get pictures the only birds brave enough to stay are the Chickadees.
Here we have one bird on the suet, one on the backside of the feeder, and one in the bush to the right. Another shot shows one Chickadee on the suet and the other on a post cap.
The blue container holds the gallon jugs of seed and thistle. The suet cakes are stored there also in the winter. It makes filling feeders quicker and easier which is important when you are out there freezing your butt off (don’t I wish!). You can see by the picture I don’t need my reminders anymore.
Stay warm and happy!
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I enjoyed reading your post today!
I have also been bird watching today and the Robins are here so I went out with my camera. I couldn’t get real close but I tried . Will see what I got a little later and pst on my site! I also saw some Cardinals and one lone BlueJay today…and the little Chickadees and TitMouse -(I think that’s the name-the little grey birds with the topnot on the head.)
The snowy pictures are very pretty!
Junie
Well here it is mostly mourning doves and sparrows. Lately we actually have hummingbirds that hang around all winter. I fear for their health on cold nights, but they are always back at the feeder in the morning.
The little snowmen are cute, but I do believe with those smiles they are creating a little voodoo. Maybe you need to turn their faces to the wall and then the snow will melt and go away.
I love reading your blog. I just “found” it today and just love all of it.
Junie—Yes that is the name. I have trouble remembering it because they don’t look like they have either!!!!
Maria I am about to shove those snowmen in a closet. Thirty seven days to Spring. Better than the last time I counted but just not moving fast enough.
Barbara Welcome to the wonderful world of an old lady, three birds, a dog, a cat, and a hubby that really cooks! We ain’t nothin’ special but we are funny to look at. Sorta like the sayin’ hire the handicap they are fun to watch. No seriously thank you for dropping by and do come back whenever the notion hits you!