Ya..the weather is still for the birds..but it didn’t snow yesterday…practically a miracle..but then the sun did not shine either.
The Junco’s have arrived.
In my opinion they come with the spring snow storms. They are ground feeders and clean up under the feeders. They are working their way north.
I was out playing ball with you know who..
Who was hiding behind a snow bank.
Silly boy.
I have been stalking a male Red-Bellied Woodpecker who is very camera shy. Yesterday a female flew in ..a hungry female.
She has a spot of red above her beak and her red hood doesn’t come all the way up her head.
She is a pretty little thing..the male is larger. Maybe they will stick around and have babies! They are a bit north of their year round area. I am pleased as punch to see a pair.
Far Guy moved the turkey feeding area further down along the driveway. They were starting to come closer to the house and peck on the windows and leave presents on the patio.
One of Chance’s acquaintances a chipmunk returned and took up residence in the woodpile. Which provides said Border Collie with hours of recreation:)
Snow Stick Report:
What a delightful photo of Chance. Woodpeckers are fascinating to watch. I once had a very shy one, too! Every time I had an opportunity to catch him in the camera, he would move to the other side of the tree....
ReplyDeleteMorning, how funny, I saw a Junco here yesterday, was so happy to see them back......Love the picture of the female Woodpecker, very nice........Oh that Chance, peeking over the snow bank is to cute.......Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteBut I did see some brown ground so there is hope! Hang in there. Just think how moisture fed the ground will be.
ReplyDeleteNothing helps does it? It is still too much snow, too darn late in the year!
Such a cute photo of Chance hiding behind the snow bank. I have a male red-bellied woodpecker that comes to my feeder but don't think I've ever seen a female. I know she must be around , just never see her. No rain yesterday - just some sun and temps in the 60's. Today it is raining AGAIN. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of Chance. If he only knew how much he sticks out when surrounded by white! Here's hoping your woodpeckers decide to make their home there. She's a cutie all right. :-)
ReplyDeleteHope there is no more snow for you guys and what you have there melts ! Lovely photos ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteSlowly but surely the critters are coming back out. I hope your new woodpecker stays too that would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, we haven't been getting as many bird visitors to our feeders lately. Maybe a neighbor is putting out better stuff for them.
ReplyDeleteHoping your snow starts melting any time now!
~Laura
I love the pic of Chance peeking his head out of the snow. It is time for the snow to be gone!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of Chance :-D. Can't believe all your snow!
ReplyDeleteWe would take Button with us to Grand Marais and he loved to spend all his time cornering them in the bushes. It was great fun. I hope today is a better day. We are going to freeze again tonight. The woodpeckers are beautiful. I hope they stick around.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very attractive wood pecker. I had a Junco the beginning of March as the odd one stays here. The returnees haven't shown up yet.
ReplyDeleteSix inches of snow here in Minneapolis yesterday!
ReplyDeleteNow where is that spring?!
Pearl
TURKEY BALLS!!!! YUMMMMY
ReplyDeleteFuzzy and I LOVE all sorts of those types of treats. Mom not so much. BUT GOOD FOR CHANCE!!!
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Looking pretty bleak and hopeless for that snow stick.
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to imagine life still filled with snow, at this late point in the spring! We are almost into air conditioning season...
ReplyDeleteThe juncos seem to have found a patch of earth to scratch in, but that snow stick is still stuck in snow.
So when we get to the last date on this year's snow stick guess, are you going to hold a second contest? Just sayin', did anyone pick July?
ReplyDeleteOh no, that is too much snow for this time of year!!
ReplyDeleteLove that shot of Chance. And nice bird photos too.