The progression of a snow day. It was quite the weather day, we had strong winds and then a lot of beautiful white stuff falling out of the sky. The feeders were quite busy and the Juncos were having a ball.

Filling feeders is a bit of an exercise today. Be safe out there. May we all keep power!

It may be winter and nesting season is far away, but the birds will still check out nesting spots, slowly building a mental inventory of cavities in the area. This is a Chickadee, and I would be delighted to host them in the spring. Last year, they nested in an old pump nearby that

I always like doing these but they are always odd. Here we have I think four calendar pics, then my April Fool's joke, an old Snowy Owl photo and my tattoo. The local wildlife has been a very welcome distraction in 2025, and I hope this continues into 2026. Thank you all for following along ♥️🐦🪶

Today came with a slick surprise - an ice rain that made the trees look very pretty but the outside a bit dangerous. The small feeders quickly turned into seed soup, so everybody happily shared the tree. Ready for soothing sounds of rain and tiny laser swords? #birds 🐦🪶

A merry Christmas and fröhliche Weihnachten from my corner of the world to you with some happy birds in the snow. I hope you are surrounded by good company and great food (also if you do not celebrate this holiday 🙂)🎄 (These are clips from the Birdfy cams, I loved how slightly chaotic they are.)

If you are still looking for a late present or something fun for yourself - may I recommend an Ostdrossel calendar? They come in three sizes and are on sale from the 24th until the 31st of December. And here are the #birds 🐦🪶 (Link below)

It was European day at the pond today, with a large group of Starlings visiting several times. They are very enthusiastic bathers, even in the coldest temperatures, and almost emptied the bath, leaving little for the Pine Siskin flock that came later (I replenished). #birds

It's cold and murky out there, and everybody just seems to try and stay warm and well-fed. So there is not a lot of activity. But some regulars are hanging around taking mug shots, and I am grateful for that. #birds

I kind of felt like this was the case but last night I got confirmation - there are at least two Flying Squirrels around! They are so adorable, I wish they were part of the day crowd too 🥰

Things have slowed down a lot but there are still fun surprises happening. Today, a bunch of Cowbirds showed up! The other day, a Grackle visited. And of course there are now Starlings, too. It's going to warm up tomorrow, but hopefully not all the pretty snow will melt or there's more on the way. 🐦

Good morning with this queen 👑 This is a short little scene but I thought it was so funny how she was all in the center and seemed to unfazed by her surroundings. I slowed things down a bit in the middle. Stay warm and have a fabulous day with good vibes only! 🐦🪶

The day started cold and snowy, and the peanut buffet was busy and diverse. Sadly, though, the Starlings seem to have found it now too. We will have to see how things go, they can decimate a little smear that usually lasts half a day in a minute. #birds

The Flying squirrel was back! It looks a bit shy here but I think it is wary of something. Before all the pessimists come out with predator talk - there was none that I could see. I think there is another Flying Squirrel around. They are so cute, they remind me of The Martians from the Muppets.

The last two photos of my 2026 calendar are befitting right now because both of these birds are very present at the moment. A Goldfinch for November and one of my favorite Junco photos for December. I'll do another sale in the week after Christmas. Shop link is in my profile. #birds

The day started with a snow storm with heavy, wet flakes. The birds were very active, and the Juncos went for it at the peanut butter bar. Here is a very short edit, if you want a 7 minute version of pew pew pews, go to my Youtube channel. (I have so much more footage, I could make a feature 😆)

A fun surprise visitor came today - a lone Grackle! They are usually here between March and October, so seeing one in December is rare. He inspected the bath and also checked out the feeders. Maybe he hangs around for a bit. I love Grack photos with snow in the back. #birds

The electricity company cleared out trees this summer, and since I haven't seen any Flying Squirrels recently, I thought maybe their grounds had been destroyed. However - at least one is here! These guys are so much fun to watch, I am so happy they are still around.

Goodbye to this week and hello to the new week with a calm little Junco. I love all the feather detail around the eye, these birds are just such a joy to have around. We are expecting more winter weather here, and I am delighted because it just gets me more into holiday mood. #birds

More Cardis - the young male is a regular now and trying to find his footing in the community of the yard. The female is an adult (her beak is all red), and always has her male watching over her. I am so happy we have Cardinals here, their colors help with permacloud times ❤️ #birds

I know I am being a bit ridiculous here but I find it totally amazing that you can see their breath here 😆 (around the middle of the clip, I slowed it down a bit). Stay warm, everyone! #corvids 🐦🪶

Trees are habitat, and they can be a great spot to set the scene for winter bird watching. I alternate bark butter with peanut butter, and it is fun to see who comes to visit. There seems to be a fierce battle mostly between Juncos and Nuthatches this year. I like this angle because 🐦

Another very loyal backyard species are the House Finches. I love how the males can come in all kinds of beautiful shades of red and orange (depending on what they eat), and how social these birds are. You barely ever see one by itself. #birds

Swarm knowledge needed. I currently use #Later to schedule posts, and so far I have paid 15 bucks a month for this. I only use it for Meta platforms, and I mostly enjoyed being able to share files between my phone and the computer through it. Now they are raising costs, and I

They are compact, diligent, vocal, adorable little guys who visit feeders year-round and will also nest in the most unusual spots like garden pumps (check my feed for videos from this summer) - Blackcapped Chickadees. 🐦🪶

It is nuthatch season, and this fall and winter, the Red-breasted Nuthatches are visiting again. they are feisty little birds that are a lot of fun to watch and listen to (think beatbox), and they love the peanut butter on the tree. #birds 🐦🪶

The Fox Sparrow is still around, feeding and defending his table. I am thankful for all these little creatures that live around here to bring joy and entertainment, and that I am able to share them with the world. Thank you also for being here, enjoying them with me. A happy Thanksgiving day to

As a native German, I will always be fascinated by hummingbirds. We do not have these little miracles there, so I still kind of remember seeing my very first one here in the US. After a slow start, the season went very well in 2025, and September was one of the best months to watch them. I have tons

Just like last fall I am trying my luck with the tree again. So far, I have not seen any Flying Squirrels yet, but others are visiting, at night as well as during the day. And I think there is a baby Red Squirrel here 😍 An adult can be seen at the end.

Spicy Goldfinches and a very round heart-stealer (Titmouse). There is enough for everyone, I have no idea why some birds just seem to never get along at the feeder. 🐦🪶

Here are May, June, July and August of my 2026 calendar, a Blue Jay, a House Finch, a Grosbeak and a Red-bellied Woodpecker. Thank you to everybody who bought a calendar so far, I really appreciate it ❤️ Since the national shopping spree is upon us, I will do another sale as well. And this time,

Some visitors at the tree are very opinionated 😆 (I lowered the volume of the Blue Jay but he's still a screemer.) Loved the Donwy Woodpecker lady, even though I have no idea what she complained about. #birds

It's been mentioned elsewhere but this winter we may have an irruption year for some species. Just like the Red-breasted Nuthatches, I also do not see Pine Siskins every year. But yesterday, a flock came over to the bird bath. Now I am silently hoping

A fun new visitor today - this handsome bird is a Fox Sparrow. He spent a lot of time feeding on the ground, and I also saw him in person - he was not shy at all! And a lot bigger than I anticipated, about the size of a Cardi but chunkier. I hope he sticks around for a bit. 🐦🪶 #birds

This is one of the young Cardis from this summer. You can tell by his not yet red beak and the plumage with still some of the brownish baby feathers. I love this guy, he is not shy around feeders and baths. This scene tonight was so pretty with the sun and the fall colors. 🐦

I decided to check on the Swallowtail caterpillar and made a timelapse yesterday to see how it is doing. The movements are faint and this is sped up, obviously, but the little love is alive and well, it seems, dreaming of spring...

Some people who feed the birds have a love-hate relationship with squirrels. They like the same food, and when they can access a feeder, they will. The good thing is, baffles do work to keep them out and the budget balanced. How can you be mad at these guys 💓 The last one cracked me up so much 😆

It was a mild day, so there wasn't a lot of traffic at the feeders. But I had one cam on the ground, and that was well-visited. Funnily enough a Downy and a Red-bellied Woodpecker checked it out. Because of their stubby legs, they do not like to be close to the ground. #birds 🪶🐦

Birdwatching is so much fun because things change a lot throughout the year but every stage is fun. I haven't seen a lot of Titmice all year but they are returning to feeders now. They are one of my favorite birds, so I am stoked to see them. Now if the Bluebirds would please also get the clue...🐦

I tried my luck with a timelapse video of the aurora last night too. There were less clouds but you can still only see a glimpse. Photo below.

Good morning. Work has been a bit crazy this week so I haven't found a lot of time to go through footage but here is something to calm the nerves. The MoDos love to hang out by the heated bath, and sometimes do it for extended periods. Like those snow monkeys in the hot springs in Japan 😆 #birds

The snow was so nice, there's room for another clip 🙂 This is was #CaughtonBirdfy. I mounted one of the cams close to the ground to see if it worked outside the feeder, and it was quite nice today. Last two were my favorite snapshots it took. 🐦🪶

Feisty feathered friends on a frosty morning, fighting for flecks of fancy feed. It will melt soon, but I am loving the #snow! 🐦🪶

Juncos are not just cute to watch, they are also very entertaining to listen to. They are very territorial, and if someone of lower rank comes too close to their food, they start a trill match. I've seen it on the tree cam last year but today it happened on the ground. #birds

And so it begins… It is not sticking but it's snowing ❄️! I personally love winter, so I am hoping for at least a little bit of snow every year. Be safe on the roads and stay warm, and go, Lions! 🐦🪶

Some photos from this week. The little ones have been busy and the big ones very gorgeous. (Goldfinch, Chickadee, RWBB, Blue Jay, #birds

Leucy the Junco was back, and she showed a bit more of herself. I think this bird has the coolest markings! (Music is a clip called "Curious theme" by Bruno Portinho Trilhas para filmes) #birds 🐦🪶

When I selected the photos for my calendar, I tried to choose some that are not typical bird photos. This MoDo is April. I love this photo because it shows the resilience of wildlife and birds. This bird appears to have been attacked and lost some feathers, but the wind reveals new ones. #birds

Look who visited early today - Leucy, the partially leucistic Junco! I think it may be a female. I am so happy to see more of this pretty bird. And while spring is my favorite, I appreciate the clock change, which somehow feels more normal to me than summer time, #birds

I a brush pile again because it was so much fun in the spring, and there is some good stuff happening there. Today, a Carolina Wren visited, along with some Nuthatches, Sparrows and one of the excitements and frustrations of this hobby - a glimpse of what looks like a partially leucistic Junco. 🐦🪶