Chilly Weather

Don't forget to put out suet, bark butter, and bird seed out for our fine feathered friends this winter! fresh water is a must, as water will freeze in the winter months. be sure to keep a metal or plastic bowl out with fresh water out on you deck or porch.

Snug as a Bug in a Rug

I know this is not a bird, but I thought this is pretty awesome! a cocoon.. this is the first cocoon I have ever seen in my life. I spotted it one afternoon while looking out side, and just had to take a picture of it. This just shows how awesome God is in creating such an amazing thing. Come spring, it will be a beautiful butterfly!

Dining on Suet

Here is a red bellied woodpecker enjoying some suet.. getting ready for winter. Suet is good to put out for the birds in the fall and winter, helps with energy.. and keeps them fueled up for the winter. Be sure you have suet, seed cakes, or bird seed out for our feathered friends this winter season! ~Whitney

Getting Clean!

Yes its spring, and that means tree pollen here in NC.. this female cardinal is getting all of that nasty, green pollen off of her feathers.. this picture was taken awhile back, but I still wanted to share.. :) be sure to have clean fresh water out there for all the feathered friends..

7 Days Til Spring

Well Folks, its 7 days until spring! I took this picture of this cute little Tufted Titmouse today... The weather is getting warmer, you may ask: do I continue feeding birds in the spring and into the summer months? I personally don't feed the birds during the spring and summer months, there are plenty of seeds growing in the spring... the summer holds plenty of bugs and weed seeds that birds enjoy.. How do I stop feeding the birds? don't stop feeding the birds cold turkey, gradually stop feeding them. Lessening the food in the winter months going into the spring and summer months.. Do I still feed suet? they do make all year suet, and if you still want to do at least suet or a seed cake you can.. I would not recommend  feeding suet or seed cake in the summer if you live in a really hot climate.. Water is a must all year.. making sure you have a fresh supply of water is important for birds to drink and bath.. ~Whitney

Winters Coming On!

I know it has been awhile since I posted on this blog.. But just checking in. Winter is just a month or so away.. :) just this past week I have started to feed the birds again.. Looking forward to the winter season. Means snow, and birds. Be sure to check the past post on this blog for the bark butter recipe so you can make it for your fine feathered friends.. :) remember to put out suet, and plenty of fresh water. Food is important since birds and animals have a hard time finding food for themselves when there is snow on the ground.. Here the temps have been down in the teens. With no snow yet. Some places in the U.S have gotten snow already. So, go out and get some bird food!!!! and plenty of suet and make some bark butter.. :)

Just Checking In

 Just thought I would drop in and see how things are going.. I have been busy with traveling and missions work that I don't have time enough to post bird pictures. Let alone take pictures of birds.. This picture off to the left was taken in the rollin' hills of West Virginia.. So hopefully meaning that it is getting near fall and getting cooler, I can HOPEFULLY take some pictures of birds again.. I will be checking back here now and then.. so please keep checking back.. ~Whitney