Happy New Year

It is not often that we are able to capture a photo of a male and female cardinal in the same photo. This pair showed up a few times this week.

This day was extra special. She perched in a nearby tree. I guess she was comfortale because she didn't fly away for a long time. We both captured several photos. We didn't see her boyfiend and wondered where he was.

Some time later, she dropped to the greond and pickied at a snack then flew to a shrub a short distance away. Within a few mintues, he joined her and I took the top photo. A beautiful experience.

Have a great 2025 .. may your year be great and filled with joy and happiness.

~ Rick & Teresa

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Perched in Thorny Solitude

I know the American Tree Sparrow is not the most colorful bird but i sure enjoy watching them .. and taking their picture!

~ Rick

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A Winter Cow

We have seen a few Brown-headed Cowbirds recently. Frankly they are not my favorite bird, but this photo is great. I saw a female too, but didn't get a photo of her.

~ Rick

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Small Bird. Big Eyes.

The Tufted Titmouse is such a cool bird. We tend to see them most often in the winter. Such a small bird yet seems to be very robust. And the eyes are amazing.

~ Rick

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A First?

This may be a first, or at least the first time in a long time. It is a Brown Creeper. They are such a very small bird. At fist I thought I was looking at a nuthartch, but it is even smaller and the long, curved bill is unique. I wish I was able to get a better shot, but it was super cloudy and she would not hold still😱.

~ Rick

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