Birdfeeder – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Tufted Tiff

The tufted titmouse in the upper center of the top photo had just taken off from the right side of the feeder only to land immediately on the opposite side and crowd out the titmouse with the seed in its beak. That was too much for the latter which took to flight as seen inContinue reading “Tufted Tiff”

Yellow Fellow

They have been shy this year, with just a few showing up in their drab winter colors. That has changed as seen by the yellow feathers replacing the gray. Soon, in full golden glory, they will head north for the summer leaving behind happy memories and a hope for their return next winter. #goldfinch #birdfeederContinue reading “Yellow Fellow”

Birds in the Wings

They queued in bushes and on the fence awaiting their turn at the top of the feeder. First, a wren in the bushes gazed longingly upward while a cardinal and a catbird sat on the fence awaiting the departure of another wren already perched atop of the feeder. By the time I fetched the camera,Continue reading “Birds in the Wings”

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”