Moving on from yesterday's experience, today there was an influx of birds in the front garden! I took photos through the front window and captured some visitors.
Northern Flickers are large woodpecker-type birds that spend much of their time on the ground pecking at ants and bugs. This male (red moustache) decided to check out the bird feeder
A female Northern Flicker followed suit (or maybe that should be suet ;)) Actually, she seemed to prefer the seed container ~ not quite as messy on the beak, perhaps?
Three in a tree ~
The female Northern Flicker is joined by a
Steller's Jay and a starling, I think.
All of these large birds didn't seem to intimidate the little hummingbird that continued to zoom in to its feeder. Do you see a little bit of its tongue sticking out?
There were many smaller birds scratching about, including this little sparrow.
Quite dull and overcast today but at least it is a few degrees above zero and no
snow is expected. Other areas close by and on the mainland are in for a
winter storm.
Edit to add:
Hey...you nearly forgot to include my mate!
Wow - great photos. I love when the flickers come to the feeders. I trouble getting pictures of the Jays too - they seem to move so fast.
ReplyDeleteThanks JoAnn ~ I usually see the flickers pecking the ground, so it was good to see them close up in the tree. I don't usually see two Jays at once, so I was pleased :)
DeleteA grand selection and all different to anything I am likely to see here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Adrian ~ it was great to see so many large colourful birds in one day...and without leaving home :)
DeleteLucky you seeing, and photographing such wonderful birds. I never cease to be surprised when you show ones of the hummingbirds as I always think of them as exotic, tropical birds! Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Flighty ~ from tiny birds to big ones...all in one day, at home! Yes, it is surprising to know that the Anna's Hummingbird lives here all year long.
DeleteLove the spotty breast of that Flicker - as you say - very like a woodpecker. Excellent shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine ~ the Flicker's are beautifully marked, and a treat to see the orange part of their tail. Glad you enjoyed my photos.
Deletelovely photos, the stellars jays and northern flickers are both very handsome birds
ReplyDeleteHi CGP ~ yes, they are handsome indeed, with beautiful markings and feathers :) Glad you enjoyed seeing them.
DeleteLike flighty, I never thought hummingbirds would hang out somewhere with the possibility of snow. What do they eat?is there still nectar for them? The flicker's chest is so very beautifully marked.
ReplyDeleteHi UPDD ~ The Anna's Hummingbird lives here all year round. At the moment I have Winter Jasmine blooming at the front door and I noticed that one was supping on a yellow flower today. I also have two feeders that I fill with nectar (sugar/water mix). They are fascinating tiny birds! Yes, the flicker does have beautiful markings!
DeleteThose Jays are stunning. We only have the ubiquitous blue jays here. We do get the Flickers though.. in spring and summer. They're always a treat, as are your fine posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary ~ interesting to compare the similarities and differences between western and eastern birds :) The Steller's Jays have a noisy call ... and the Flickers are easily recognized by their call as well!
DeleteI just love the northern flickers, so stunning.....wow, bright orange flight feathers ...and those cheeky jays!!! Why are our birds so dull???....sighs...I can't imagine seeing a hummingbird, such delightful little jewels! I hope your hand is ok!xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Snowbird - so pleased to know you enjoyed looking at the birds ~ I was delighted to see so may large birds at once ... yes, lovely markings :) The little hummingbirds are quite special. No sign of any burn or injury to my hand, thank goodness... more damage to my pride ;)
DeleteGoodness, you HAVE had an influx! Wonderful photos. That Flicker with her fancy dress is so eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nikki ~ It was a great day of big birds! I agree with the lovely colourful Flicker feathers :)
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