Portraits of the Wood Duck, this is my first year seeing the Wood Duck and it is quite amazing to me. I took all of these photos through a window so they are not extremely clear. But it still shows the detailed color of this beautiful bird. As if he was painted by hand, to create such beautiful lines, curves and color. Nature, wildlife, truly amazing to witness such extraordinary beauty to me.
Portraits of the Wood Duck
A Colorful Winters Day, this weekend brought out all the colorful birds on this cold cloudy day. Even when the sun does not shine, nature has a way to brighten the day right in our own backyards sometimes.
A Colorful Winters Day
There are Seven Types of Grosbeaks , and I have photographed two of the seven. The male Evening Grosbeak returned today. They add a splash of color to winter bird feeders every few years, when large flocks depart their northern breeding grounds en masse to seek food to the south.
The yellow-bodied, dusky-headed male has an imposing air thanks to his massive bill and fierce eyebrow stripe. This declining species is becoming uncommon, particularly in the eastern United States. So I felt very lucky to see these two males come by to visit today.
And here is the Rose Breasted Grosbeak, I took this photo last year. I was so surprised to see this one. It was actually my first sighting of this colorful bird. What a difference between the two in color.
Have a Wonderful Weekend
The Colors of the Season, I have set my bird feeder back up in my yard and the song birds have come back wearing their brightest colors. My favorite thing to photograph is birds, of all sizes. I have placed a short video of the larger birds I photographed last month.
I placed this small Christmas Tree by the bird feeder. I will be posting photos of song birds in front of this tree as they start to use the feeder.
Thank you to all of you who take time out of your day to visit here. I enjoy reading all the wonderful comments and enjoy looking at all the photos and stories you share as well. I wish you all a wonderful weekend, stay safe and be strong in these trying times. May He Bless us All.
Have a Great Weekend
The Colors of the Season
Mittens the Squirrel is Back, now I have one unique squirrel in my back yard that I have mentioned before. Whom I have named Mittens because she has 4 white feet or paws. I took this photo yesterday, I always keep an eye out to see if she returns to the feeder every year. She takes on a darker color during the summer, but when her winter coat fills in she looks so much different.
This is Mittens last winter, all fluffed up with a warm coat on. I have been taking her or his, photo for about 4 years now. It is fun to see her return every year.
This is just another squirrel holding onto the deck with his back feet so as he can get a snack from the feeder.
A little splash of ruby red.
And the gorgeous blues of the Blue Jay
Mittens the Squirrel is Back
