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.
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29 comments:

  1. Sylvia KDecember 28, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    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

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  2. JimDecember 28, 2009 at 3:58 PM

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

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  3. ErinDecember 28, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    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!

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  4. Quilt WorksDecember 28, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    beautiful visitors - I like the red cardinal very much!


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

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  5. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 28, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    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

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  6. DeniseinVADecember 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    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.

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  7. Ruth's Photo BlogDecember 28, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    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

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  8. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    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!!!

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  9. Carolyn FordDecember 28, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    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!

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  10. RajeshDecember 28, 2009 at 5:48 PM

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

    Jaaisalmer, Golden City

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  11. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 5:51 PM

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

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  12. Jenn JilksDecember 28, 2009 at 6:58 PM

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

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  13. GeorgeDecember 28, 2009 at 7:23 PM

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

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  14. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 7:44 PM

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

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  15. pennyDecember 28, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    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.

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  16. Regina December 29, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    Wonderful! Great shots!
    Cheers for the New Year!

    Regards.

    Regina

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  17. LadyFiDecember 29, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    At last - snow! Love the colourful bird shots.

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  18. UnknownDecember 29, 2009 at 12:58 AM

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

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  19. Diederick WijmansDecember 29, 2009 at 5:58 AM

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

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  20. DarlaDecember 29, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    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?

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  21. This Is My Blog - fishing guyDecember 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM

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

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  22. Joe ToddDecember 29, 2009 at 10:24 AM

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

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  23. storytellerDecember 29, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    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,

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  24. CarolynDecember 29, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    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

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  25. GaelynDecember 29, 2009 at 1:33 PM

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

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  26. TinaDecember 29, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    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!

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  27. ShiongeDecember 29, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Wishing you a Happy New Year FG ;D

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  28. Jeannette StGDecember 30, 2009 at 3:57 AM

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

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  29. AlexanderDecember 30, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    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

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