I haven't been around for a little while simply because winter has given me nothing to post. Maybe I'm using it as an excuse, but it's been as cold as -18 Fahrenheit recently and that's usually a little colder than the temperature that I go out in. Before that we had another huge snowstorm that I've kind of been waiting for it to melt. It hasn't melted. I'll just have to put up with the snow, but I don't want to freeze to death just yet.
Now that the excuses are over I'll tell you about my bird pictures. Maybe you have guessed that these are not my bird feeders. These feeders, and the birds, are located in my new favorite nature park. They attract lots of birds. I was sure I'd see birds when I got here because of the feeders.
These
nuthatches are known for their ability to walk upside down on whatever they're perched on. The pictures show that well. Nuthatches have always seemed to me like some of the friendliest birds. I've been able to get very close to them in the past.
My pictures may seem a little washed out. I had to brighten the pictures up because it was kind of difficult to see the birds. For some reason my camera hasn't been cooperating either. I may have set something wrong with it. I'll have to dig around in the settings to find out.
I love pictures like this last one. It may seem like a blurry mess, but what it really is is a nuthatch in flight. I love when I can capture a bird in flight. This isn't the best one I've gotten, but I still love it.
My pictures today weren't great, but they're my first bird pictures from a nature park in years, I think. That's kind of a big difference from when I used to get them every day. Maybe soon I can get back to at least every few days.
I'll be back with another post as soon as I can get back to the nature park. I'm hoping that will take only a few days or at least at the end of the week. Maybe my writing will get back on track a little by then. I like to write these posts even more than I like to take the pictures. Okay, that's enough. I'll talk to you later.
you stay warm!
ReplyDeleteThe nuthatch in flight is a cool pic.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a post from you Ratty, I love the photo of the bird in flight.....shows just how fast they flap their wings!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your bird pics today! I never get to see nuthatches outside my window.
ReplyDeleteI think your pictures are all perfect. The first time I ever saw a nuthatch I was fascinated by how they walk upside down
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya, pally. I've got no stories lately. Winter is such a dreary time of year--indoors and out. I LOVE nuthatches, though...so I really enjoyed these photos.
ReplyDeleteDress warm so you can sit for a long time. I really enjoy sitting in a bird blind.Plan on building a big one out at the farm.
ReplyDeleteOh, I really enjoyed all of these photos. I think you did well to brighten the muted tones. I like the last one too, such motion!
ReplyDeleteThat is really a cold one.
ReplyDeleteA silent flight.
I love it that your nature park has feeders out -- great photo ops. I wish mine did (it is so hard for me to focus on the tiny birds through trees etc.).... I love your pictures -- - nuthatches are so entertaining climbing. But I especially love the flight shot.
ReplyDeleteHope it warms up enough so you can go back soon (I would never go outside in the kind of cold weather you've been having -- I hate cold and ice scares me!)
It's so nice that you have a nature park nearby where you can watch the birds feed.
ReplyDeleteI'd sure love to visit that nature park, if there really are lots of birds there. It would certainly be enjoyable even if the temperature is that low.
ReplyDeleteWow..I am always keeping my eyes peel for new birds in my neighborhood. Fantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteAny times outdoors is time well spent Ratty!
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