Thursday 28 February 2013

Peek A Boo Deer

First Saw this duo.. the young one was quite small!! They spent the day going around us..



This duo was quite funny.. the one kept hiding behind the tree


then craning around to see me.. lol..

Wednesday 27 February 2013

Buffet of Blue Jays

Went out hunting blue jays.. These are some of my favs!!


Not the best shot, but I love his expression!!






Gone Squirrely

After Birding on Feb 16th, Headed Home, and spotted this guy right by the road! There was a 2nd one at the top of the telephone pole..




Tuesday 26 February 2013

The Eyebrows Have it

When I went to visit Steph, I discovered she had the most amazing farm cat - one with Eyebrows!!!



Quite Skittish (as was wild) but absolutely gorgeous! Also had a mostly black tail, and black spots on the feet.. cute!!

A Bevy of Nuthatches

These little ones were everywhere!


Angry Bird!!



Hungry little ones!


Monday 25 February 2013

Birding for Blue Jays..

Went out to Kenosee with 2 Fellow Birders.. on the way up, saw a flock of these lovely grouse!


After meeting up, we all got into my vehicle, and headed off! On the way, spotted this moose right in town!


The first of many blue jays (more pictures to follow)


Red Breasted Nuthatch..


Or Two..


Hairy Woodpecker!


Also Spotted White Breasted Nuthatch, a Downy Woodpecker, and some Redpolls!

Seeing Double...

Two of the kittens...


Goofy kitty looks goofy with snow on his face..



Sunday 24 February 2013

Hungry Hungry Chickadees

Everywhere we went There were Black Capped Chickadees... Very Hungry Chickadees!!

Eating Seeds Galore

And Suet...


Saturday 23 February 2013

Great Backyard Bird Count - Feb 16

Went out to Kenosee to look for birds for the bird count.. Had an unwilling accomplice in Steph (Terrys Cousin)

First, we saw Pine Grosbeak!

One of 3 White Breasted Nuthatch.. were not shy at all!


Blue Jays!! They were being fed for us.. and were everywhere!!


Black Capped Chickadees were quite abundant


Also Spotted Magpie, Ravens and back at Stephs, we found a whole bunch of Pigeons!!  (Some interesting colours too!)


And Back at home saw some Common, Hoary Redpoll, and a Hairy Woodpecker!

Hoarfrost Galore

Friday Feb 8 saw a bunch of incredible fog, which left us with a ton of hoarfrost on everything! Went out early Saturday morning, and found all kinds of pretty things... Not just the trees!


Front end of the Quad...



Love the flakes on this post


A Little Angel..


Friday 22 February 2013

When the Sun Rises...

Gorgeous sunrise on Feb 9.. Shone gorgeously off the hoarfrost


The trees slowly changed colours and shone




And of course a Sunset from the day before..

Thursday 21 February 2013

Kenosee Deer... and a Squirrel!!

Went out to Kenosee on Feb 9th... Didnt see as many deer as last time, but spotted this youngster who was not afraid at all!



Up close and personal!

Spotted this little bird feeder raider in someones yard.. He didnt appear to appreciate being watched..