There’s plenty of bird activity at the feeders. The ground is covered with several inches of snow and ice and all the berries have been eaten from all the bushes. There are no insects yet so the feeders are a major food source for the birds. I can sit in the dining room and get pretty good shots through the window.
The encouraging news today is that the Goldfinches are showing some yellow color. Their winter plumage is grey, but the males, especially, are vivid yellow with a black cap in breeding summer season. They are, I assume, responding to the increasing daylight. They are certainly not responding to higher temperatures.
Red-bellied Woodpecker, seems like a misnomer.
Cardinal and Titmouse.
House Finch and Cardinal discuss sharing.
House Finch and Goldfinches.
The Goldfinch is going from winter grey to summer yellow - must be a good sign,
White-crowned Sparrow and Downy Woodpecker, male in the snow.
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