There were some new visitors to our birdfeeders this week, who stuck around long enough to have a bite to eat and endure me snapping pictures like the paparazzi.
First there were the American Goldfinches on January 24th sporting their muted winter colors:
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This morning we had a Northern Flicker, who decided to join the ranks of the Red-bellied and Downy Woodpeckers who have also stopped by this winter.
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| Northern Flicker |
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| Downy Woodpecker, acrobat. |
Our resident sparrows were very polite and patient as they waited for the strangers to finish up and be on their way.
I also saw a Red-tailed hawk flying around a few blocks away above a town of prairie dogs, but alas, that image was only captured in my mind, not on my memory card.
All is well.
3 comments:
Sparrows have always been my favorites. They are not majestic, or awe-inspiring. They are meek, quiet, and unassuming. I guess they represent what I would like to be. What bird are you, Emily? I would say one that is adventurous, who travels far and wide to see the world. And one who has a perky chip/call - to represent your optimism. :)
Love you, birdy!
Jayme
I don't know about that top sparrow being patient. It looks like he's about to cut a bitch... with his stubby, powerful beak of course.
Hahaha, yeah our sparrows are usually not that demure, I think they were just shocked by the new arrivals!
I really wanted to make a 'birds of a feather flock together' joke, but couldn't quite get it together. I hope you guys will somehow read my mind and get the idea.
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