Northern Gray Squirrel looks into the camera
A recurring visitor to our bird feeders are the Northern Gray Squirrels who frequently gorge themselves on bird feed. Not shy about hopping right up and helping themselves, they typically play nicely with most of the birds, while the Blue Jays will assert themselves and drive the squirrels away.
Read MoreMale Northern Cardinal in falling snow
The first snow storm of 2019 rolled through the Capital District in New York during the Martin Luther King long holiday weekend and left behind approximately 15 inches of snow and bitter cold. On Sunday morning, I spent a couple hours with the Canon 7D Mark II and the EF 100-400MM F4.5-5.6L lens photographing the birds as they visited the recently stocked bird feeder.
Read MoreMale House Finch perched in the Butterfly Bush
Capital District, however the sunlight is making it feel warmer than it is and and the mood is not as gray and glum. Spring is just around the corner!
Read MoreAmerican Goldfinch perched in Winter
In addition to the House Finch, the American Goldfinch has started reappearing in the past week. Shown here are several perched in the Butterfly Bush with a snow-covered background and light snow flurries.
Read MorePerched House Finch in Winter
More snow in upstate New York. This has been a yoyo Winter with snow followed by a warm-up that melts the snow, then more snow. Overall it has been a productive Winter for photographing the birds. This weekend we had a visit from a few House Finches among the Juncos, Chickadees, and Cardinals. There were also a few Starlings that I caught a glimpse of, but I did not have my camera with me.
Read MoreBlack-Capped Chickadee perched in Winter
A Black-Capped Chickadee visits in a winter storm and indulges your humble photographer by perching on the top of a bird feeder hanger wire for about 10 seconds.
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