Tuesday, November 13, 2012

It's A Feeding Frenzy

My back yard is a hot spot,
for our feathered friends, that is.
 
I am not sure I have ever had so many birds at the feeders.
 
But talk about "dine & dash",
it's the usual suspects but no one wants to pose for pictures.
I don't think I have taken one good picture today!
 
On Sunday, the hubs cleaned my "feeder window".
He washed and filled the feeders
and cleaned and filled the bird bath.
 
You can exit here if you like, or stay and view,
the not so good pictures, I have taken today!
 
This gorgeous Male Cardinal was just outside the window,
no cropping was necessary.
Note to self, be sure and trim those tree branches.
 
This picture is not too bad...
This Titmouse is bigger then the ones I usually see,
and his tail was extra long!
 
I only see these White-Throated Sparrows
during the fall and winter.

Of couse the Blue Jays were hogs! 
 
This little Song Sparrow was willing to pose
but the camera just could not figure out what to focus on.

Of course the squirrels got in on all the action,

 everyone has to eat, right??
 

33 comments:

Buttons Thoughts said...

Wow it is like going to the movies for you isn't it. Great shots. B

Bonnie said...

I think all the photos are wonderful! I love seeing the birds in and among all the little branches. You do make the bluejays happy don't you?

Lisa Sall - Sall's Country Life said...

Beautiful photos! I just caught up with all of your posts since Sandy! Phew, what a relief you and your birdies all made it!! Stay strong and keep bringing us these lovely photos!!

Primitive Stars said...

Hello, lucky you to get such wonderful visitors to the feeder, great pictures of the birds, I love to feed the birds to but don't get many of those kinds visiting......Blessings Francine.

Susan said...

Oh just fabulous Debbie. Love the hoggie Bluejay - those colours!
You receive so many little visitors, such a delight to see and I can imagine all the birdsong too :D)

Linda said...

Your photos are beautiful! Every single one!! I miss the birds from home. Not many down here. Or if there are birds - I'm INSIDE and don't see them!

Muffy's Marks said...

That was my feeder yesterday, what a flurry!! Today they're a lot calmer. Your photos are great.

DeniseinVA said...

I do love these photos Debbie, such a cute cast of characters you have there.

Dina said...

You've got some great birds there. I'm still trying to figure out all of the sparrows.

eileeninmd said...

Debbie, the birds do love your yard. You have a great collection of birds too. I think your photos look great. Have a wonderful evening.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Nothing wrong with these pictures. Some may not be perfectly focused,but such is life. I enjoyed seeing all the birds at your feeder/window.Keep on shooting and sharing. :)

Bev said...

Wow look at them eat:))) What fun it must be watching them....

TexWisGirl said...

the squirrel takes the cake. what a cutie!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Enjoyed the bird shots, Debbie. Our feeders are located quite a distance from the kitchen window and close-ups are not easy to get, if at all, so these were great shots in spite of your disclaimer. The blue jays are feeder hogs here as well. Thankfully, I have not seen any many squirrels at the feeder

Farm Girl said...

I think they are just great pictures. Every single one of them.

grammie g said...

Hi Debbie..Yup those darn branches like to get in the way..what's with that anyway ; )
I think your photos are great girl!
Love your feeder friends ..but that squirrel need to be cut of, it is way to fat! : )
Grace

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Those are wonderful photos, Debbie! I would be happy if I could get anything half as good. My feeders are a little too far so closeups and about all I get are sparrows anyway.

Cheryl @ TFD said...

I think your birdies and the squirrel are fantastic! I'm really afraid we won't see many birds this winter because of all the cats we've accumulated.

Saun said...

Wow that's whats going on in my backyard too. I spent 2 hours in my backyard Sunday just snapping away. Love your shots.

Bonnie K said...

I want to just sit at your window and drink hot cider while we chat and watch the birds.

Karen said...

What a great assortment of birds! I wuv squirrels.

Andee said...

I love your bird pictures. Mine went away as quickly as they came back :( I miss them.

Adrienne said...

Really love the two sparrow shots - the birds are so pretty...and the autumn colors set the mood. What a lovely bunch of friends you have!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Oh pretty shots! I love the cardinal.

Lisa Gordon said...

I love these Debbie. So many different kinds of birds you have. I just love the second photograph here. What a sweet little one.
Happy Day to you, my friend!
xo.

Susan said...

Nothing wrong with these photos, they are all wonderful. They are all just so cute and colorful aren't they!

Beth said...

I think the photos are beautiful, even the squirrel is so cute.

Gillian Olson said...

You catch some great feeder action, the squirrel and the jay always seem to be around when there are handouts.

Tess @ Pro-tography 101 said...

So many great creatures to photograph!
Pretty photos!

MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮ said...

Some of all birds in the world say,
-We love your garden :)

Nice picture also!

Sharon M said...

These are excellent pictures! You get so many visitors. I love it.

Brian King said...

Great photos, Debbie! We have all of these at the feeders, except the Song Sparrow.

S. Etole said...

What a colorful variety of birds.