A BIG DAY FOR THE BIRDS

When I got up this morning, I wandered into the kitchen to see how much it had snowed overnight. It was just over a foot, which is more snow than we got all winter last year. More important that the amount of snow were that the birds were in a frenzy. Every bird that lives … Continue reading A BIG DAY FOR THE BIRDS

DAY OF THE RED FINCHES – Marilyn Armstrong

For the past month, the Goldfinches have dominated the feeders out on the deck. As soon as the squirrels leave in the morning, the Goldfinches show up. Dozens of them and although they let some larger birds share in the bounty, it's pretty hard to find a place to perch when all the feeders are … Continue reading DAY OF THE RED FINCHES – Marilyn Armstrong

THE JUNCOS ARE BACK – Marilyn Armstrong

You know it's winter when the Juncos appear. This year, they showed up in force. Maybe a dozen of them, though it could be more since they do all look alike. I've seen a dozen of them on the deck at one time. They will eat from the feeder, but they will also walk around … Continue reading THE JUNCOS ARE BACK – Marilyn Armstrong