Monday, December 28, 2009

My World Tuesday Season # 2 Episode # 12

This is my posting for the My World Meme. It is hosted by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Louise, Sylvia and myself. Won't you join in, I want to see where you live and thrive. Check out the new layout at the My World site.


We had no snow at Christmas but got another surprise today. Click on the photo to see the five birds, three in the woods and two on the feeder.


We got 4" of snow and the male Northern Cardinals really stand out in the snow.

The rear feeder had a Black Capped Chickadee, a female Northern Cardinal and a House Sparrow. It looks like the ca


I hope your world is comfy during this time of year.

29 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Oh, I love your snowy shots, Tom! And the birds are so beautiful and colorful! I know they must appreciate you and feeder!! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Sylvia

Jim said...

I like these bursts of colour amongst the white snow.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Erin said...

love your captures of the wintry wonderland in your backyard. i have not ventured out into mine to fill feeders and feel a tad bad. snow was too deep and i didn't want to wind up face down in it.
have a wonderful new year!

Quilt Works said...

beautiful visitors - I like the red cardinal very much!


...see what is in front of my house!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Oh how pretty... LOVE the snow, and those Cardinals can't hide from you when there's snow out there, can they???? Such Gorgeous BIRDS.... I'm posting birds tomorrow.
Betsy

DeniseinVA said...

I see it's your turn for snow :) Great shots, love the bird feeders as well as those cute little birds and your header photo is great.

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Snow and Cardinals were meant for each other.Soooo,why don't we have any Cardinals,we have lots of snow?Oh,I know,this is not quite their range,although some show up each year in Manitoba.
Blessings,Ruth

Anonymous said...

It's amazing how those little birdies don't freeze to death in that cold! Brrrr! I love your header shot too, Tom.
Happy New Year!!!

Carolyn Ford said...

Look at the beautiful red bird! I would be so excited to see one and with my camera! Lovely sight. Happy New Year to you and yours!

Rajesh said...

Wow! what a lovely birds. They are so beautiful.

Jaaisalmer, Golden City

Unknown said...

The snow looks lovely! I just love cardinals in the snow, they always look so festive.

Jenn Jilks said...

They are beautiful! What an eagle eye you have...

George said...

Those male cardinals are definitely a bright red. These are great shots. Now all you have to do is keep the feeders full.

Anonymous said...

Ahhh the female do the eating 1st, huh? heheheee
Great shots!

penny said...

I love seeing your delightful snow scenes, Tom. And the bright red bird is a wonderful sight.
I wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year.

Regina said...

Wonderful! Great shots!
Cheers for the New Year!

Regards.

Regina

LadyFi said...

At last - snow! Love the colourful bird shots.

Unknown said...

Sweet how they are cuddling together!
And the Cardinal with the snow as a backdrop is just awesome!
I love that colourful birdie!

Diederick Wijmans said...

Such wonderful shots!!
Best wishes for the coming New Year!

Darla said...

I believe I see 5 birds in the first photo, look down a little across to the left of the Cardinal in the center, is that a female cardinal in there?

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Darla is right, there is another female cardinal in the back.

Joe Todd said...

Great post. Three of my four bird feeders are empty.Should I fill them or keep on commenting LOL Have a great week

storyteller said...

Beautiful sighting of these lovely birds in your wintry world ... delightful touches of red against the white snow! I'm sharing a bit of My World this week too.
Hugs and blessings,

Carolyn said...

I love the ornaments you have added to your feeder stations, they compliment the beautiful colour of your feathered visitors. Great captures Tom!
Happy New Year and smiles

Gaelyn said...

Your snow is beautiful Tom, but I'm glad it's not here. The birds show up wonderfully in your winter wonderland.

Tina said...

Tom, Gosh I really like your new header..very good shots of those wrens! What a wintery scene you captured ...glad to hear you didn't get snow on Christmas..like us you had white all around just not on the roads...thankgoodness..makes it so much easier to get to the relatives for dinner.
Have a nice New Years!

Shionge said...

Wishing you a Happy New Year FG ;D

Jeannette StG said...

Your header is absolutely stunning in color!!
Hope you had a merry Christmas - and up to a Better new Year!

Alexander said...

Beautiful photos taken here. The second photo with the male Northern Cardinals is lovely. Nice colour to contrast the white background. :)

Happy Holidays! :)

Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex