Winter Birds ~ Our Fairfield Home & Garden
Cardinal at the feeder
During the cold winter months, and especially when it snows, I keep the birdfeeders filled. Snapping pictures of our winged visitors is pretty tricky with my little pocket-sized camera. I do the best I can photographing them through the windows and from the front porch swing. This winter I placed birdfeeders in my front windowboxes so I could get even closer. But getting a great shot is hard when the little beaked wonders are way faster than I am! Peanuts, suet, seed mix, stale bread , dried corn and fruit offerings are set out not only for dining but to lure my subjects and keep them for a bit. Even so, getting decent pictures often takes dozens of tries! Little wrens and chickadees have been the most elusive. By the time I focus, they are gone! Each frame is even more special to me because it wasn’t so easy. I hope you enjoy seeing them, too.
American Robin getting a drink
Male Blue Jay
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Female Cardinal
snowy dinner
birdfeeder during a snow
birdhouse in the snow
Cardinal waiting for the feeder
Male Cardinal & Junco
Cardinal in the snow
Tufted Titmouse having breakfast
Blue Jay eating a peanut
feeding House Sparrow
winter cardinal
winter cardinal
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Your photos are absolutely stunning! The blue jay eating a peanut is my favorite. His color is so vibrant and beautiful. Thanks for sharing these pictures.
Thanks, Jen! These photos weren’t easy to take and I’m thrilled you enjoyed them. The Blue Jay pictures are probably my favorites too!
Oh my…where do you live? Please come visit me and help me make my yard a bird sanctuary :)
Hi, Sara! We live in Northern Delaware but you can make a bird sanctuary wherever you are too! Just provide food, water and shelter and have fun getting creative as you do it!