This new year is off to a birdacious beginning!
A constant flurry of birds stopped by yesterday to ring in the new year.
The Bluebirds showed up and lingered about for most of the day.
And the Blue Jays kept coming as long as there were peanuts to be found.
I was delighted that the Yellow-rumped Warblers were back in full force. I truly adore these little guys. It’s easy to see why they’re called Butter-butts!
A female Pine Warbler also made an appearance. She is a much softer shade of yellow than her male counterpart.
And (woohoo!) I caught a brief glimpse of my first Cedar Waxwing of the season. I so hope I can get some good photos of them during the winter months. Their markings are amazing!
My favorite visitor of the day was a female Red-bellied Woodpecker. I liked her so much that I’m going to save her for a separate post, but I’ll at least share one picture today.
Here’s hoping that 2016 is a bountifully birdacious year!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Happy New Year Kathy!
And a very Happy New Year to you too! 🙂
Woo! Starting the year with a bang are you and your birdies! Thanks for sharing, Kathy! (The bluebird has to be my favorite.) 💜
I want to do another post about these beauties later in the week. 🙂
beautiful! Love those blue birds!!!! Lucky lucky you!
I am so thrilled that they have been sticking around!
Wow, I’m just so impressed with your birds, they are delightful!
You make me smile! I am glad you enjoy seeing the pictures, because I so enjoy sharing them. 🙂
wow – great photos!! happy new year with lots of great birding opportunities!
Thanks! And may your new year be blessed as well. 🙂
Wow–is that a backyard record for visitors?
Not a record, but it was quite a flurry!
Fabulous captures, images, photography!
I’m sure they used your garden as a venue for their New Years’ get-together!
I think you might be right!
You’re off to a great start for the year Kathy, Happy birding 2016!
It really was a fun way to start the new year! 🙂
What a birdacious beginning, Kathy!! Each one is so lovely, and you take excellent photos, always so sharp and clear. What a day to see and photograph all of these from your backyard, lucky girl!!
Having all those birds show up was a great way to start the new year. I felt like it was just a little treat God gave me. 🙂
What a great start to 2016! I have never seen an actual Cedar Waxwing, and am envious. Love your waxwing banner, by the way. 🙂
Why thank you…and here’s hoping your New Year is filled with unexpected blessings. 🙂