Some new bird pictures....more added

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  1. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I spent the day taking some pictures...some of them look spotty but that is because it snowed most of the day.. I have been having a good turn out at the bird pergola with all of our snow...


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    The pergola has no visitors right now but it wont be long...

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    Finches...


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    Junco...


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    Woodpecker...


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    Mouning Dove...


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    Cardinal...this is only about the 3rd time I saw him here...


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    sparrow and dove..


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    finch again...

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    MORE PICTURES FARTHER DOWN....
     
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  3. petunia

    petunia Young Pine

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    Wow, nice picts. Is it early for the cardinal? I haven't seen any spring birds around here yet. Thanks for sharing.
     
  4. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Thank you for these good bird piccies. The male cardinal is supurb. Such a lovely bird. Don't the finches look happy? The dove looks cozy and full! ha ha ha.
    great fotos, Sherry.
     
  5. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Our woodpecker is still coming to our feeding station too Sherry. :-D I love the way you've caught one of your birds in flight and, as Sjoerd says, the cardinal is superb and really stands out against the snow.
     



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    kaseylib Young Pine

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    You're sure keeping the finches happy! I have more red (purple) finches here during the winter. The birds have sure been busy the last few days with all the snow we've had. I've said it before, but I sure love your bird sanctuary.
     
  7. dirt2diamonds

    dirt2diamonds In Flower

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    Are you hiding pretending to be a snowman to catch those awesome pics of the birds. You seem to be able to catch them so easily. You must be a natural friend to the birds.
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Love all the pictures but I think the Cardinal is the greatest.They are such beautiful birds.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Lovely photos. I'm awed by the cardinal. I've got nothing like him here. Such beautiful colour.
     
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    What a good setup you have for the birds. Mr. Cardinal is always a crowd pleaser. :-D Have you had any birds this year that you don't usually have?
     
  11. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    A couple pictures of the big crows that frequent my feeders..someone had told me that the crows keep the hawks away...I try to get them to leave before they eat everything on the tray.

    Notice the crow has a peanut in his beak, I put them out for the blue jays.


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    I took these through the window glass this morning...it was too cold to drop the window down..it is -15 with the wind chill.


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  12. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Sapphire Seedling

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    Loved your bird pics! Looks like we have a hobby in common:) The cardinal really does stand out nicely in the snow! My cardinal pic was against dead grass. I really like the variety of yours too!
     
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    I feel as if I am right there by you and enjoying the feathered visitors. Great Pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
     
  15. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    I vote for the cardinal......
     
  16. Droopy

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    They are all lovely! :D Our birds are wary because of the cats, so I hardly get to see them.
     

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