The temperatures here in Not-So-Hotlanta have been hovering right around freezing, bringing a flurry of birds to the backyard in search of food and water…and one birdbrain to the backyard in hopes of taking their pictures!
This morning, a handsome Thrasher helped himself to some Bark Butter…
…as did a Ruby-crowned Kinglet.
Several Bluebirds made an appearance…some to sip water…
…and others to stand watch.
And just who were these boys in blue on their guard against? Why, this bossy, belligerent Robin who is utterly opposed to their presence in the backyard.
Several Tufted Titmice, which are typically furtive, fleeting, and hard to photograph, stopped in…
…and one even lingered long enough to serenade me for a bit – though I suspect he was really calling out to his fellow Titmice that he had found a nice stash of food.
There was constant activity at the heated water dish, with birds showing up one after another to enjoy a non-frozen beverage.
And, of course, the Blue Jays were busy swooping…
…and scooping!
I know it sounds crazy, but sitting outside with frozen fingers and tingling toes, taking pictures of beautiful birds makes my heart incredibly happy!
