It’s been warmer today, but the bird feeders were about as busy as they get. Lots of House Finches, Goldfinches, and Northern Cardinals. Also present were Eastern Bluebirds, Brown-headed Nuthatches, White-breasted Nuthatches and Brown Thrashers.
The Finches were present in abundance.
A house Finch and Northern Cardinal
Yet another House Finch with a Tufted Titmouse
We’ve had unusually cold weather this week with temperatures in the teens at night and below freezing for several days. Food, water and shelter become very important.
The pond is almost iced over. The waterfall keeps an opening clear for oxygen.
This heater keeps the water in the birdbath from freezing.
Brown-headed Nuthatches taking a drink.
Northern Cardinals at the back yard feeders.
A Ruby-crowned Kinglet on the front yard suet feeder.
the Intown Hawk 