The feeders have been busy at the beginning of 2019. We have had a few snow storms, the most recent yesterday leaving 20 cm more of snow.
We have had bitterly cold weather and lots of ice rain so the majority of the photos have been taken through the window with my Nikon P900.
I have been learning the features of this camera (even though I’ve had it for over a year) and one that I’ve really enjoyed is the transfer of photos directly from camera to iPad using the Nikon wifi. Usually I transfer all photos to the main computer, edit and then choose the ones to Air Drop to the iPad for use on Instagram.
I admit to neglecting my website for ages. The posts come in spurts, perhaps determined by the weather. I find it so much easier and quicker to share images on Instagram and spend more time there. If you have an account there, please looks me up, craftygardener.ca, so you can see the variety of images I share there.
An Instagram friend told me she had read somewhere that cardinals are some times called flying Valentines. Aren’t they gorgeous?
The red bellied woodpecker has been a frequent visitor this winter and he loves the peanut feeder.
We also get down and hairy woodpeckers.
The goldfinches are in their winter garb right now, but in a little while they will start to get more yellow.
The juncos come in large flocks and are usually ground feeders but they also love the coconut feeder full of black oil sunflower seeds.
We recently rescued a little nuthatch that had flown into the front window and stunned itself.
The suet feeder is very popular with many of the birds, including this sparrow who appears to be holding on with just one claw.
Are you a bird watcher?
I’m sharing with Wild Bird Wednesday, I’d Rather B Birdin’ and Saturday’s Critters.
Kea
Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos, you have a fantastic variety of birds at your feeders!
Crafty Gardener
We are very lucky to have so many birds, probably because we have so many different feeders.
Julie C
Lovely to see these pictures Linda thank you for sharing, I like the description for the cardinal they have such a vivid colour.
Today here in the UK where I live It is quite mild and will be tomorrow then it changes to cold winds and frost, but no snow.
Crafty Gardener
Hi Julie, thanks for stopping by. We love the variety of birds we see in the garden.
Jennifer A. Jilks
These are fun! They have been really busy, our birds.
I’ve been avoiding Instagram, for the most part.
Crafty Gardener
The feeders are busy before a storm, which seems to be every few days lately.
Myrtle
Great photos Linda, you do have a great variety of birds all seasons. Smart move to take them through the window. Stay warm.
Crafty Gardener
Thanks Myrt. We just love watching the birds.
kathy
I expect you know how lucky you are to have all these beauties dining at your place. Your photos are fabulous – thank you for sharing them. In my neck of the woods there is a dearth of birds although mid morning today there was a flock of waxwings dining on the cherry trees – it was exciting and encouraging to see them. ^^
Crafty Gardener
Thanks for visiting kathy. We love watching the birds at all times of the year. We only see waxwings when the honeysuckle berries are in bloom.
Phil Slade
Your North American snow, ice and the ensuing disruption was shown on the TV news over here. It’s so reassuring to know that you feed the birds during that sort of weather to help keep them alive.
Eileen Wise
Hello, that is cool you can download your photos using wifi. Wonderful variety of yard birds. The woodpeckers are some of my favorites. Great series of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend! PS, thanks for the comment on my blog. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend! PS, thanks for the comment on my blog.
Lea
Wonderful, beautiful birds!
Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal are my favorites in this group of photos
Lavender Dreamer
Mr and Mrs Cardinal sure look cute together! It’s fun to see what comes to the feeders in the winter months. I sure need to learn more about using my camera too…it would help! Happy weekend!
Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'
Extraordinary photos once again! My favorite if I had to choose would be the black capped chickadee…the lighting is absolutely great. Thanks so much for linking in with us to show off your beauties!
Karen@Beatrice Euphemie
Wonderful collection of photos. So many beautiful birds!
Stewart Monckton
What a wonderful set of birds – we really don’t get many in the garden – maybe we need colder winters!
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne