Monday, January 8, 2018

The Visitors

This week, there have been several visitors to the feeders outside my windows. I've been feeding birds all winter, and there has been a small variety here. One of my favorites is the black-capped chickadee. They are so stern with their chick-a-dee-dee-dee call.


The downy woodpecker spends time at the suet cage.

Red-bellied woodpeckers in an oak and nibbling on suet.


Sparrows content with scraps on the ground.

The screen is obstructing the redpoll, but you can see the beautiful markings. 

Young bluejay getting some sun.

And finally, a rooster pheasant stopping by today. I need to put out more cracked corn tomorrow.


I'm glad you stopped by, and I welcome any comments.

Phil







9 comments:

  1. That male Pheasant is so handsome and he seems to know it too.

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    1. I want to feed them more. Last year I had many hens also.

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  2. Wonderful birds! We have some similar and I especially miss my sweet quail family that left for greener pastures when winter set up housekeeping. The pheasant fellow is magnificent!

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    1. Thanks for your comments! I hope to feed them more. Maybe the pheasant hens will also return, I'm hoping. They're fun to have around.

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  3. Hi Phil! I stopped by to return the blog visit and thank you for taking the time to comment on mine. I see you are just getting started with blogging so welcome to it's wonderful world! I loved your introductory post and seeing your place and your cats. Your bird photos are magnificent. Watching them around the bird feeder is a great winter pastime. So nice you got a visit from a pheasant!

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    1. Thanks for your comments! I appreciate the motivation, since I'm so new at this. I love all the birds and how busy they are. I look forward to your next post!

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  4. Hi, Phil! Thanks for commenting on my blog. Now that I know you're "here," I'll be keeping tabs on you! You live in a nice part of out big state and what you've shown of your place looks lovely. Hope you enjoy blogging. You'll meet some really great people who appreciate your chosen lifestyle. I know the support we can give each other is priceless to me.

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  5. Well, I am really jealous now you have a Pheasant!!!

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