a pair of White Throated Sparrows warming up in the early morning sun yesterday. #BirdOfTheDay #Borbs

When decks aren't so enjoyable, I am officially Snowverit! #neversnow

The snow and ice was minimal on the 22nd and this female Belted Kingfisher caught a big one. Hopefully, she is feasting right now in prep for the expected "blizzard." Stay safe! #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInTheirElement

"follow the leader".."last one in is a rotten egg" The Mallards are happy to have small areas to swim and dine as we defrost. Enjoy your day, stay safe everyone! #MallardMonday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekGforGames

I will be taking some time away to concentrate on a few projects. Stay safe everyone!

This afternoon, I saw what I thought was a log on the ice until it turned its head and I saw the beak. I believe it is a Wilson's Snipe. It was there long enough for me to worry. It finally stood and my brief heavy heart lifted. it strutted away happily!

The icicles didn't concern this #MourningDove and it was safe from any hawks that may have been looking to snack. #BirdOfTheDay

An Anhinga flying off after finishing its fresh catch meal. #Black&White #BirdOfTheDay

Lurking in the shadows, late afternoon sun, a Great Blue Heron. #LongNeck #BirdOfTheDay

Two winters ago I posted some pics of this creation. Last winter I don't think it was cold long enough for it to build. I went to see it today and had to share. It will take until May to melt!

one of four Hooded Mergansers leaving the cove after his unsuccessful performance to iimpress and win courtship of a very desired female. #Reflections #BirdOfTheDay

an almost giddy female Belted Kingfisher kicking back and shaking it off with her head and #OpenBeak twisted toward the sun. It was an entertaining watch. #BirdOftheDay

this evening's end of day for #SkySunday

Working extra hard for food these days, this Cardinal stopped to rest in a shrub. It almost looks like he is wearing a long coat with a big collar. #FeatheredFriday #littlethings

a warm weather memory as the storm and blue frozen chunks are not melting anytime soon. A true poser making #EyeContact as it looked for the head tilt angle approval for #BirdOfTheDay

Day 2 and a fresh coating of ice, this Dark Eyed Junco is fluffed out and "Over it!"

seemingly unbothered by the storm, a pair of Northern Cardinals, a Dark Eyed Junco and a Mourning Dove. #Staysafe

and the battle for "the" box begins. Happy Caturday! #catlife

A beautiful start this today, tomorrow's start will a different kind of beautiful!

lodge building beaver that looked more like a bear #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCloseup

an unlikely pair getting their steps in #Walking side by side for #BirdOfTheDay

just resting the eyes or showing off the blue shade on a beautiful day in May for todays #ShutEye theme for #BirdOfTheDay (previously posted)

before the bits of blue appeared..good morning!

almost missed #SquirrelAppreciationDay A nice warm day in June just as the morning sun hit the sweet spot of the trees.

Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence. "He was frugal by nature and also from necessity, as his income was, like my own, limited---even more so because he was still only a novice in the business."

Basking in the early morning sun on a very cold day a Northern Cardinal for #WinterLight for #BirdOfTheDay

Last night left just enough snow to make it pretty. It drew dozens of Dark-eyed Juncos to play kick the snow and leaves in search of food this morning. This one played hide and seek and wouldn't take that next step to be in full view.

... waiting to hear the clink of "his" dish while the other is snoring. #catlife

the talons a bit big, but this young Eagle found it to be the #perfectperch and the shallow water makes it easy to fish for this Great Blue Heron #waterwings #BirdOfTheDay

A rough week for my little old man..collar free, feeling better and order restored. The litterbox break before bed. They line up in order of age in the hall, because of course privacy matters! Happy Caturday! #catlife

Beat up and written in, my "go to" reference book to quickly research fruit jars #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBooks

a happy and curious little sparrow enjoying the warmth of the sun on the shortest day of the year #FeatheredFriday #BirdOfTheDay #ShortBeaks

soaking up the sunset view while drying its wings, an Anhinga for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #Solitude #daybyday

always on the coffee table.. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBooks #Vincent

an Eastern Kingbird in May for the #BlackAndWhite theme #BirdOfTheDay

#CaughtinMotion this Ruby Throated Hummingbird on its way to its perch. He slammed on his brakes when he saw the dragon fly landing on it. #BirdOfTheDay

#GoodLight during sunset for this Great Egret for the #BirdOfTheDay theme.

I saw this today and can't confirm the id. It would not move for quite awhile. The Mallards were leary to pass by it. I went back to check on it as I was worried it was injured, it was out of sight. Whew! @direbecca.bsky.social can you assist? The bird photo bomb for the profile pic.

A Northern Mockingbird perched on spent Pokeweed in mid December for #BirdOfTheDay #B&W.

A dusting of snow and the wind blowing on this first morning of the New Year has started more promising than ever with this Eastern Bluebird showing up to bring hope, joy, and renewal. Happy New Year everyone! #littlethings

two of my favorite #reflections for #BirdOfTheDay a Double Breasted Cormorant after a 20min dance on a stump. It finished with hugging itself while facing the morning sun and a Great Blue Heron posing for a 5000pc puzzle of fun.

it won't be long before they return! #BirdOfTheDay a Ruby Throated Hummingbird a week after migrating to the area. #branchingout

a big blurry one for the theme of #Birdbutts for #BirdOfTheDay

a four pack of feathered fliers for #BirdOfTheDay some a bit fuzzy, but #Outstretched. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Belted Kingfisher Red-Tailed Hawk Adult Bald Eagle and Osprey

oblivious to my presence as they watch the birds below on a snowy day.. #catfun

my last get outside and #MostRecent #BirdOfTheDay was over a week ago and I was happy to watch all phases of this Great Blue Heron's mastery of finding, catching, and working to prepare this big Northern Pike.

the peacefulness of the snow, the warmth of the Northern Cardinal.. enjoy your holiday!

a Northern Cardinal hoping for a snack to be delivered. #BirdOfTheDay #AboutTheKids

a colorful early start today before Winter Solstice is official and Vivaldi's Winter is reaching every inch of the house. Good Morning!

Mallards warming in early sun while feeding the other day. good morning and enjoy the day!