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Showing posts with label bird watching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bird watching. Show all posts
Monday, December 9, 2013
WINTER SHOTS
No, we are not talking about immunizations against the flu bug nor are we talking about sips of your favorite warming alcohol. We are talking about our favorite winter pastime: photography! Most of the images we capture right through our sliding glass door that overlooks a crabapple tree, lilac bush, and our bird feeding station. The lens cap is off so we hope to post some of our favorite shots of our winter birds here.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
New Visitors
It's amazing that even after 30+ years of bird feeding it is still exciting to see a new or unknown bird at the feeders!
Today we had a surprise visit from a group of 4 Red Crossbills. Two males and two females. We are in Northwestern Wisconsin and it was our first time seeing them. They are a little larger than a sparrow, with a short tail, and have that distinguishing feature: a crossed bill. But it was the plumage that really made them stand out.
The females in the group were a rich olive green. The feathers on their heads and backs were edged in black and when they bent their heads to pick up a seed a sequined pattern would appear in the feathers. The males were not a true red but more of a burnt orange. Especially against the eternal white of winter these birds added a welcomed splash of color.
Red Crossbills are very adaptable birds. They range over much of the US and Canada and their body size, color, and beak length all change depending on their location. The crossed bill is essential for removing seeds from conifer cones which are the main food source for these birds. If food is plentiful Red Crossbills will breed at almost any time and it is not uncommon for them to hatch eggs throughout the winter.
Here is a short video of the Red Crossbills at our bird feeders this morning. We hope to see them again soon!
For more info check out http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red_Crossbill/id
www.petersfeeders.com
Today we had a surprise visit from a group of 4 Red Crossbills. Two males and two females. We are in Northwestern Wisconsin and it was our first time seeing them. They are a little larger than a sparrow, with a short tail, and have that distinguishing feature: a crossed bill. But it was the plumage that really made them stand out.
The females in the group were a rich olive green. The feathers on their heads and backs were edged in black and when they bent their heads to pick up a seed a sequined pattern would appear in the feathers. The males were not a true red but more of a burnt orange. Especially against the eternal white of winter these birds added a welcomed splash of color.
Red Crossbills are very adaptable birds. They range over much of the US and Canada and their body size, color, and beak length all change depending on their location. The crossed bill is essential for removing seeds from conifer cones which are the main food source for these birds. If food is plentiful Red Crossbills will breed at almost any time and it is not uncommon for them to hatch eggs throughout the winter.
Here is a short video of the Red Crossbills at our bird feeders this morning. We hope to see them again soon!
For more info check out http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red_Crossbill/id
www.petersfeeders.com
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
A Bird Lover's Photography
Jackie Wollner is an amateur photographer and wildlife rehabber. Take a look at some of the fabulous images she has captured. Her photos really show a tenderness for the fragility of young birds. Love it!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Chickadee Snack
Here's a fun little video we took of a Black-capped Chickadee chowing down on a black oil sunflower seed. You can see he is all fluffed up to keep warm in the below zero temps we've been having in Northwestern Wisconsin!
www.petersfeeders.com
www.petersfeeders.com
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Website Launch
Our official website is up and running!
www.petersfeeders.com
Click on the link above to check out our unique line of handmade bird feeders and make sure you sign up on our homepage to receive free bird feeding tips.
www.petersfeeders.com
Click on the link above to check out our unique line of handmade bird feeders and make sure you sign up on our homepage to receive free bird feeding tips.
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