January 10, 2011-BlueJays And Cooper's Hawk

Today I got the backside of the hawk. I'm pretty sure it's a Cooper's Hawk. But I still could be wrong. It's very difficult to tell them apart sometimes. I think this is juvenile one or one that isn't fully grown yet. He was out there hunting for my birds again. Didn't see him catch any but I'm sure he did when I wasn't looking.

January 9, 2011-The Hawk And Other Birds

The Hawk was sitting way up high in the tree and the Cardinals kept a sharp eye on him. They were careful not to come out of that bush too much.

Male Cardinals

Cardinals and Sparrows in the bush.

Here's the Hawk that was sitting around all day, watching the small birds. He did get one early in the morning and took off with it for his breakfast. I didn't see what kind he got and didn't want to. But I did see the feathers slowly falling to the ground as he flew off.

He is a handsome fella though. I'm not quite sure if it's a Sharp-Shinned or a Cooper's.

He watched and watched for hours today but I never did see him get another critter. I'm thankful of that!

January 8, 2011-Squirrels-Titmouse

Sun through the woods and later in the day on the ground. No snow today but it was quite chilly. About 13 degrees in the early morning.

More winter scenery. The squirrel's nest with snow on top of it. The back hill and pine tree. The tree branches with spots of snow where the doves were sitting or squirrels running. And the tops of the very tall pine trees over in the neighbor's yard.

Squirrels in the snow.

Tufted Titmouse. A pair of them in this bush. They are the cutest little birds.

January 7, 2011-Snowed Today-Wild Birds

For some reason I didn't take any pictures of the squirrels today except for this one that ran into the tree when the hawk came down. Lots of birds around today. Cardinals, Sparrows and even a stray Starling stopped by.

It snowed all day. But only about six inches I think. Nice and fluffy. I loved watching it from my window! The Hawk was watching all the little birds for quite some time. He swooped down but missed getting one. I was happy about that. And glad I don't have to see him when he does at times. I've seen him catch enough of them. I never can catch him as he's coming close though. Today I was standing in my bedroom window with the top of the window down taking pictures of the back hill when he swooped down. He was so fast that I couldn't catch him on camera.

January 5, 2011 Collages-Birds And Squirrels

A snowy morning on Jan. 5th. The squirrels were all over the place, digging and playing in the snow. They always seem to like the fresh snow.

The Blue Jays and House Sparrows were getting their share of the food as well. The little Sparrows always look cold though. I feel sorry for them.

And here's some of the beautiful Cardinals!!

I love the Cardinals against the snow. Wish there was more of it. There just might be this weekend.

The Cardinal Mates

January 3, 2011-Squirrels-Cardinal-BlueJay

A beautiful male Cardinal and a BlueJay. I wish it would snow more so they will stand out even more!

This Gray Squirrel was eating his nut on top of the wall so I got him in a few different positions. The squirrels are nice and fat because I feed them too well. Ha!

The squirrels sure were chasing each other a lot. It's always mating season for them I think..Ha! Ha! But it is more right now.

I love to watch the squirrels jumping through the tree branches. I always worry that they will fall. Once in a while I do see one fall but they seem to get back up okay.

This one squirrel would not leave the other one alone. The other one was carrying a piece of orange and if you look close you can see the orange color as he's jumping up onto another branch.

These squirrels sure are entertaining but I have way too many around here. But can you blame them?? There's always food here..Ha!

December 27, 2010-Cardinals-Gold Finches

Two Goldfinches came down on the ground to get some food and then they were gone. Haven't seen them again but it was nice seeing them. And it's always nice to see the Cardinals!! I especially like it when the female and male are together.