January 16, 2019

A Dwarf Peach Tree and a Suet Feeder

Wild Bird Wednesday.
Three years ago we planted a small tree in memory of our cocker spaniel. It's a patio peach and we placed it near the deck. I chose a spot near the bird feeders so the birds can perch on it. I can watch them from a window and take pictures as long as they don't see me.

Here we see a white-throated sparrow and a Carolina wren. And then there's the junco. He's perching on one of the higher branches in order to get close to the suet feeder. Normally he doesn't go for the suet because he finds seed that have fallen on the ground. (Larger birds and squirrels drop a lot of seed!) Unfortunately, the seed feeders were emptied soon after the snow storm, and the ground was covered by snow. I didn't get a path dug out to the feeders until yesterday.

In the meantime, the only feeder with food left in it was the upside-down suet feeder. Woodpeckers and chickadees are able to cling upside down on the wire grid and pick out suet.

The slate-colored junco does not cling like that. But he can fly up and grab a little tidbit, then return to the branch. I watched him do this repeatedly.

I learned to anticipate what he would do and get pictures of him in action.



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16 comments:

  1. what a nice way to remember your pet and good to see the birds enjoying the tree

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  2. Belos e fantásticos momentos fotográficos minha amiga, aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  3. ...great to see them in flight.

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  4. Those are fantastic photos! Loved seeing your Carolina Wren. Wonderful idea to plant the tree near the bird feeder.

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  5. Impressive patience and pictures! The Junco trained you well.

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  6. Smart little survivor Junco...and I love that the tree is a memorial to your pet also!

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  7. Fantastic photographs Linda.

    All the best Jan

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  8. what fun, i love the in flight shots .. so cool!! what great time to have your camera!! ( ;

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  9. Beautiful winter views and amazing photos of the birds!
    Have a lovely weekend!

    Susanna

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  10. Awesome images! It paid off to take your time and be observant.

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  11. Wonderful shots! You have good timing.

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