New Visitor
I had two these birds visit together ~ raspbeery red. Think they are Purple Finches. 3-26-24
I had two these birds visit together ~ raspbeery red. Think they are Purple Finches. 3-26-24
3/25/2024.
3/25/2024. Not all the pictures are finches, but I saw at least twelve finches or more today.
3/25/2024.
Early morning visitor after the spring snowstorm 3-24-24
Dark -Eyed Junco checking out the spring snow! 3-23-24
Blue Jay foraging in the spring snow. 3-223-24
My favorite sign of spring ~ a plump Americna Robin! 3-22-24
Rainy day visitors, Mourning Doves, White Throated Sparrows, Juncos.
St Patrick’s Day visitor 3-17-24
Not sure who this is… Grosbeak?
New visitors to the yard. Merlin has also detected a Yellow Rumped Warbler, an Orange Crowned Warbler, and a Fox Sparrow…all rare for this area. I planted Bayberry shrubs and Juniper shrubs hoping to attract Warblers.
Hi there! It’s been a really long time since I’ve shared any of my birding, so I figured, now is as best a time as ever!
These were taken 2023/end of 2022, they are my best bird shots – bald eagles and chickadees!
I’m so excited to see what 2024 brings us Northern Michiganders, so far, its looking like a great start to the season, as I’m seeing chickadees, sandhills, and a variety of hawks.
Always enjoy the Nuthatches and their antics. 3-12-24
Other great pictures of various birds caught on camera around our yard. Merganser and Wood Ducks hatching.
Great shot of our local Red Belly woodpecker.
We have cameras mounted around our property and caught the Cooper Hawk and Screech Owl having a snack.
The Merlin app identified the Pine Siskin ~ new to my yard in the last couple of weeks. The House Fich couple have been checking out the wreath as a potential nesting spot!
3/2/2024
Cute Cardinal and wet Tufted Titmouse. First Robin of the season visited the bird bath on Feb 29th!
taken 2022
This handsome Cooper’s Hawk has been visiting over the last few days. 2-19-24
Male Cardinal on Holly bush 2-10-24
The new de-icer is a huge hit with my feathered friends ~ 2-8-24
This pair of Cardinals arrived together this morning to forage for seeds. The American Goldfinches often arrive together as well. My House Finches thus far are scarce ~ they are usually around by now looking for nesting spots.
Sideways pic of a Carolna Wren and American Goldfinch on thistle. Lots of Goldfinches this year ~ but the House Finches have been scarce so far this year. Usually they are checking out my wreath as a potential nesting spot.
BC Chickadde, Northenr Cardinal, Carolina Wren….daily visitiors 1-30-24
1/20/2024.
1/16/2024-1/17/2024.
1/16/2023
Just plain cute ~ American Goldfinch I think. 1-22-24
Dark-eyed Juncos enjoying berries and one solo Junco hanging out in the Red Tree Dogwood. Many Juncos!
1-17-24
As soon as I finished cleaning the spa, this Titmouse indulged in some wet fun! 1-8-24
While walking around in my backyard, I came across this adorable baby Tufted Titmouse. We had a family of them in our yard this year. And this one was on a branch eye level to me. I couldn’t get over the fact of how small and cute this little one was. I had my zoom lens, so I was a distance away when I took the picture. Didn’t want the little one to get scared with me being there. After photographing, it wasn’t long after a parent came by and the little one went to get it’s lunch. Another reason I love nesting season.
Pair of hungry Northern Cardinals 1-4-24
Black-Capped Chickadee and female Downy Woodpecker 1-2-24
Cute little Carolina Wren ~ 1-2-24
I placed my camera outside on a remote shutter and within minutes a pair of Carolina Wrens appeared! The pictures turned out really nice and sharp.
Lots of birds today including this RB Woodpecker and a huge hawk. 12-22-23
Cute Tufted Titmouse ~ they always look startled! 12-22-23
Was surprised to see two Red-winged Blackbirds in the yard today. 12-21-23
Cute little WB Nuthatch looks frozen in time. 12-20-23
Very soggy morning in Vermont and a very wet Woody. 12-19-23
Early morning visitor ~ Pileated Woodpecker ~ 12-15-23.
Cute little Tufted Titmouse sitting on the Red Dogwood taking it all in. 12-7-23
I have figured that the birds only like the sunflower seed, not the mixed seed!
11/24/2023
A couple of Woodpeckers 11-24-23
This hawk hung out long enough for me to capture some fun shots. He didn’t mind having his picture taken
one bit! 11-21-23
Cute little Carolina Wren visited yesterday. 11=19-23
11/14/2023
Handsome Male Northern Cardinal 11-18-23
Hawk that visited this morning. 11-14-23
Female American Goldfinch stopped by the heated bird bath today. 11-12-23
This cute little sparrow blended in so well I almost missed him! 11-11-23
First snow is generating lots of activity. 11-9-23
Lots of Juncos over the last week 11-9-23
Male Downy Woodpecker in the Red Twig Dogwood 10-30-23
Female American Goldfinch dropped by today. 10-28-23
Female Cardinal. Had a male and female visit earlier in the day in the Serviceberry tree. 10-22-23
Last part!
What kind of birds are these?
More cormorants!
Tufted Titmouse with tasty treat 10-14-23
Almost time to dig out the heater for the spa. 10-14-23
Blue Jay with peanut 10-4-23 The Blue Jays love their peanuts!
10/4/2023
Common Raven taking it all in high on a wire. 10-2-23
A Red-bellied Woodpecker has been visiting over the last couple of days. 9-29-23
Male Downy in the yard the this morning along with a hummer flitting about in the garden. 9-25-23
Finally some sunshine and a visit from a female American Goldfinch. Happily my hummer is still around.
9=12-23.
Some of today’s visitors. Still have a hummer in the yard but that won’t be for long. 9-9-23