Saturday, March 8, 2014

Winter Hanging On

It's been a while since we've had a winter with so many freezing days in Central Texas. But spring is definitely on the way, and we'll be saying goodbye soon to some of our winter regulars. Meanwhile, the Goldfinches are providing much entertainment as they battle over a setting at the thistle feeder. Enjoy this week's offering of winter hanging on.

 Faithful at the feeders, year-round; the male Northern Cardinal.

Sometimes that crimson freaks out the digital camera sensors!

Another faithful year-round resident, the Carolina Chickadee.

 Male Lesser Goldfinch in full flight leaving the feeder.

Well, looks like an open perch to me!

 Some days they crowd the thistle sock like nobody's business.

 I'm comin' in whether you like it or not!

 The very contentious male!

 Exit, stage DOWN!

Can't we all just get along?

 Love seeing the American Goldfinches. We'll wait to see if we'll get a peek at his full glory, before heading to his summer home.

 Puttin' on the brakes!


 The Carolina Jessamine at the house, reminding us that spring is a-comin'!

Before long we'll be saying goodbye to the White-crowned Sparrows. But for now, they remain in abundance, though still rather solitary.

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