Monday, March 4, 2013

Winter Birds

As the winter carries on the birds keep on visiting the feeder.
All the pictures today were taken with the Canon SX50 HS.


This first shot is again taken through a window. I like the size contrast here.
The male Hairy Woodpecker on the left and a Red-breasted Nuthatch on the right. You can also see another Red-breasted Nuthatch partially hidden by the suet.


I noticed this bird in my maple tree the other day.He seemed to be finding something of interest on the tree. I saw immediately that it was a Waxwing,but was pleased to see that it was  a Bohemian Waxwing.The rusty colour under the tail tells me that.


While I was outside photographing the Waxwing,I noticed this Hairy Woodpecker on the tree and took his picture as well. You can see that the ires have used this tree a lot.


A week ago,on a Sunday afternoon drive in the countryside,I came upon these birds.
At first I thought it was a Grey Partridge,but am pleased to see that it is a Sharp-tailed Grouse.


Three more birds joined him on this mound. I am quite happy with the performance of the little SX 50 camera.


Thought for Today:
Speak kindly of others - no matter what.

If we all followed this advice this world would be a better place.

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