Tag Archives: bird feeders
Squirrel Proof? …..I Don’t Think So!
Many people find red squirrels “adorable” and I’m no exception! Their beautiful chestnut coloured fur, bushy red tails, off-white under-bellies, tufted ears and white-rimmed eyes make them a great subject for nature photographs. Here is a group of photos that … Continue reading
Attracting Baltimore Orioles……My Secret
Since creating my protected areas for birds, I was always hopeful that I could attract Baltimore Orioles. If I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of these elusive birds, it was early in May. My attempts to keep them around my … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo…..So Many Bird Sightings!
The first week of May, especially the 5th (Cinco de Mayo), was an amazing time for bird sightings here on the farm. Following a light rain the night before and welcome summer-like temperatures, I was able to see and to take some photos … Continue reading
BIRDS VISITING MY WINTER FEEDERS
This winter has been very busy at my feeders. I believe that February 2015 was the coldest February ever recorded and at our farm, we had more snow than in most past years. We also attracted a lot of hungry … Continue reading
Winterland Continues …… Frenzied Feeding Viewed Through the Window
When I awoke yesterday morning, there was no doubt that the weather forecast had again been accurate. It was snowing and blowing and visibility here on the farm was almost zero. My computer is situated close to our front door … Continue reading
Woodpeckers at Work
Compared to the last winter, there were fewer birds at my feeders until late December. After the first big snowfall, followed by the unforgettable ice storm on December 21st.,my bird feeders were suddenly needing to be replenished twice a day. … Continue reading
Christmas Morning in the Bird Garden
When I looked out the window early Christmas morning, I was delighted to see that it had snowed overnight; our first snowfall this winter. The fall had been so mild that I still had a few roses in the garden … Continue reading
Slideshow Photos from My Bird Garden – Shown in Gallery Format
It seems that without GOOGLE CHROME, the slideshow that I completed earlier today as part of “My First Bird Garden….an Enclosure can’t be viewed. If you don’t have GOOGLE CHROME installed, here are the photos in Gallery format. Sorry…..technology changes … Continue reading
Looking at my vegetable garden at the end of September, I had what I thought was a brilliant idea……a partially enclosed area where I could hang bird feeders. This would help to protect any birds and chipmunks that might come … Continue reading