Winter Mix Catch-up

I'm still working on posting pix from the winter of negligence, or maybe that is just over-committed. (It's a family malady!) Enjoy my catch-up post.

The Red-winged Blackbirds have been very active at the office deck. They come in a flock and clean off the seed on the deck. When I saw the flock coming up from the park, I tried to get a shot off to capture the flashing of the red wings as they headed my way.

Dan says the females look like sparrows on steroids.

And when they are done, the American and Lesser Goldfinches come in for a snack.

When you see them close together you get the understanding of the name, as the Lesser is definitely smaller than the American Goldfinch.

American Goldfinch puttin' on his colors. Just wish he would hang around so we could see him in his full glory.

I know it's subtle, but American on the left and Lesser on the right.

'Common House Finch', or not-so-common!

Winter visitors, the American Robins enjoying the pond edge.

Very illusive, but I told you I would get my prey. The Spotted Towhee.

The Lady Banks Rose is still providing a favorite perch for the birds that come in from the brush looking for a snack.

Since we got water in the creek, Mirabelle has found a new playground.

And Sadie joins in the romp.

A rare moment of stillness.

Sadie's a happy dog, when Mirabelle isn't mothering her too much!

The Bluejays have been coming in greater numbers at the office deck. Here's one enjoying a sip.

The Scrub Jays haven't been around much lately.

Male Lesser Goldfinch.

Carolina Chickadee.

House Finch on the deck.

And now we are starting to hear the calls of returning summer regulars. The Phoebes and Bewick's Wrens are filling the morning porch with their wonderful songs. Hopefully we can capture a few more winter visitors before they head back north.