White-breasted Nuthatch Hiding a Seed

The Stokes Field Guide to Birds says this about the Nuthatch. "Nuthatches are best known for their habit of storing food in bark crevices and their ability to move head first down trees enabling them to find food that "right-side up" birds like Woodpeckers might miss." That's exactly what we caught him doing in these pictures.

Downy Woodpecker hiding a seed

Taking a cue from the nuthatch, this downy woodpecker is hiding a seed. Come to think of it, storing your savings in a hole in a tree may be safer than Bank of America.

Hawk by Cyn from Flanders, NJ

 

I think this is a Sharpshined Hawk.

He has been hanging around my backyard now for a couple of weeks. My feeders have been so full of many different kinds of birds. I know he is waiting for breakfast. :)

My husband happened to be at the window & got this great shot of him.

Thanks,
Cyn
Flanders

Pine Siskin sharing the feeder with some finches

 

 

 

 

Recently Mike has been talking about a smaller goldfinch at the nyjer feeder, and there has been a lot of traffic at this feeder. We received a newsletter from Colleen at Wild Bird Country yesterday talking about the pine siskins that are in the area. So, upon closer inspection, it looks like we've had pine siskins join the usual gang. In the top photo the pine siskin is sharing with a goldfinch. The bottom photo shows his tail feathers with a house finch.

Sandhill Cranes: Photo by Greg

 

Group of Sandhill Cranes caught in flight. Seen 1/25/09 in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

 

 

We haven't seen a yellow-rumped warbler since the fall. We're thrilled that he appeared today.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

 

 

A stunning red head warms up a cold day.

Brown Creeper

Here's a photo of a brown creeper, also a fun little bird.