Red Poll

Tough Getting Out

After having 2 1/2 weeks of frigid cold, like daytime highs of -30C, it has been difficult to get any photography done. The area has also seen the coldest February in 40 years according to the weatherman. I just love Global Warming! It makes me feel warm and fuzzy. No, that's ice crystals forming under my skin.

 Photography has consisted of watching the birds through the kitchen window . The Red polls are all fluffed up and are eating me out of sunflower seeds.

I get 5 or 6 Pine Grosbeaks at least twice a day at the feeder

 The Red Polls don't seem to mind the cold. How they don't freeze solid I cant quite figure out

I did find this Whitetail while out on a drive. She seems to be doing well and looking as if she might be slightly pregnant  Think warm, folks!

Red Polls Fueling up Before The Snowstorm

Snow is forecast for the next few days. The birds are stoking up on berries and sunflower seeds again.

 By the way, who you calling "Common"?

 Are you shooting me again? I'm blushing!

 Awe shucks, I'm shy.

 If the food wasn't so good, I'd fly away, but...

 I think I will just sit here and look gooood!

Common Red Poll

These guys are becoming regular visitors to the feeder.

They have developed a huge taste for sunflower seeds!