Birdfeeder – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Nutcracker

She kept a wary eye about as she picked her morsel and then crunched and cracked the shell until its remnants flew out of both sides of her beak at the same time, leaving her with the delicious seed. Ahhh! Breakfast! #cardinal #birdfeeder #sunflowerseeds #lunch

Up on the Rooftop . . .

Up on the rooftop was a jolly ole soul all dressed in red but with feathers rather than a coat. He made no clatter but it made no matter, and he carried no presents simply because his colorful presence was the greatest gift he could possibly give. #cardinal #birdfeeder #rooftop

Lady of the House

No argument here, she is the lady of this house, and will remain so until she is good and ready to leave. #cardinal #birdfeeder #ladyofthehouse

Getting Downy

We recently added this seed cylinder from Wild Birds Unlimited to our collection of birdfeeders. The first day, a chickadee checked it out and then went to one of the other feeders. A titmouse and a wren or two were spotted over the next couple of days, apparently giving it mixed reviews. Then this downyContinue reading “Getting Downy”

Lady in Waiting

She gracefully perched atop the shepherd’s hooks of the birdfeeder, gazing about for friend and foe before descending to feast at the feeders below. She was alluring, enchanting, and a bit mysterious; all cardinal characteristics of a true lady. #cardinal #ladyinwaiting #birdfeeder #shepherdshook #ladybehavior

Three’s a Crowd

The goldfinches had staked their territories and were feeding contentedly until another avian invader decided to crash the “party.” Some birdie words were exchanged, and the sparrow flew off to wait its turn while the goldfinches returned to their dining. I don’t blame them. Soon they will depart for breeding grounds in the north andContinue reading “Three’s a Crowd”

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

During the recent cold spell, the bird food seemed to melt away, even in the freezing weather. It had been filled just the day before and by the next afternoon, it was nearly all gone. I have heard that birds need a lot of food to fuel their feathery furnaces just to keep from freezingContinue reading “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”

Fine Feathered But Not Quite Friends

The cardinal and the chickadee seemed to be sharing a peaceful moment at the feeder but a “discussion” soon followed between the birds. One decided that it was definitely in its best interest to leave in a hurry, and it wasn’t the cardinal. #cardinal #carolinachickadee #birds #birdfeeder

Fine Feathered Friends

Multiple birds at the feeder is a common sight in January. In addition to the cardinal and goldfinches, other birds including wrens, titmice, and chickadees frequent the feeders. Unlike the birds seen in the photo, the others are very flighty, sticking around only for moments, and seldom waiting long enough for me to pick upContinue reading “Fine Feathered Friends”