Not me, the Gambel’s quail. (Well not me fat, definitely happy though.)
I love the view from my computer desk. Not the prettiest stand for the bird feeders, but I had it and it works, and it’s getting better as I pile more cut branches around it.
Of course that provides a freeway for the occasional chipmunk.
During winter I spend quite a bit of time at my computer desk watching the birds, enticed in by my multiple feeders. Not something I get to do when working during summer where I see a variety of different birds in their totally natural and very different habitat. Mr. Cardinal catches my eye in such total contrast to the winter green backdrop.
The most common sparrow visitors are the white-crowned, plus the chipping which are even harder to capture in anything but a blur.
Can’t miss the raucous call of the scrub jays. I think they’re yelling at me because the feeders are hard for them to land on. Does it seem I’m getting a dirty look from this one.
The Crissal Thrasher is an uncommon visitor, maybe because I live at the northeastern edge of of it’s territory.
I don’t count the birds, sometimes the ground is crawling with sparrows. Yet I so enjoy watching their antics in between unpacking my chachkies/dust collectors while I redecorate my Yarnell nest site. More on that soon.
15 comments:
Wow, those quail really do look fat! Great post.
I like seeing the birds at your feeders there in Yarnell, Gaelyn. I can't feed anymore - even in winter, I have trouble drawing the coyotes too close to the house if I put birdseed out. Of course in any other season, I can't because of the bears! I'll just have to enjoy yours - great pics!
No wild chipmunks downunder in OZ - but I wonder if they're as pesky as our possums?? I wonder how long it'll be before bird feeders are prescribed as therapy!!
You have such a nice variety of birds at your feeders. We are very limited here in the type of birds we see in the winter. It is relaxing to just sit and watch as the birds--and the chipmunks--pop in for a snack. No chipmunks here either, even in the summer.
Nice to see that you are so well settled that you have bird feeders. Love the quail, cardinal etc.
I'd love that life.
i do believe that bird was giving you the stink eye!
With winter setting in the bird watch season has begun here. My winter's entertainment.
i wish i could have that view from my p/c.
those are so beautiful, watching them makes your heart sing!
Good looking birds you have over there... they must enjoy residing at your 'holiday' camp! ;-)
Great shots, wow you have such a wonderful variety of birds. What a joy.
I'm sure they are all probably very glad to see you are back with winter approaching
The cardinal is gorgeous. We mostly have sparrows and great tits. Diane
How amazing to get that Crissal thrasher at your feeder! I love to sit at my computer and watch birds also. Happy Nesting!
That is very cool. I love the cardinals in the winter time. Such a splash of color.
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