Tuesday, February 28, 2012

American Goldfinch

In just a few months, this bird will be mostly bright yellow.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Leucistic American Robin

Leucism affects the pigment in birds' feathers. It's seen in the white patches all over this American Robin. I counted this bird during today's session for the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Bird Seed Block

Formulated to attract finches and sparrows.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

American Robin

Busy birds in the yard today. Do they know a winter storm is on the way?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

House Finch Variants

Male house finches are usually red, but look at the variants here: orange and one that's red and a bit orange.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Lunch Guest

Waiting for food to "arrive" at the bird feeder. He left disappointed. The house sparrows stayed far away. [Cooper's hawk?]

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Weeds in Winter

I didn't see it when it was green.