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

New Bird!

Well, just found out by one of the viewers of this blog that I miss ID'ed a bird today! I thought it was the returning song sparrow, but I was wrong.. it was its look alike, the Fox Sparrow! I looked both of the birds up and saw the differences, truth is; I'm not an expert!! :) But at least there are birders out there that pay attention!! Thank you for correcting me on this bird! I now added him to my life list of birds! ~Whitney

Snow Day in the South!!

 

I got the chance to go out and take some bird pictures! took this awesome picture of the fox sparrow, a winter bird that winters here. First one I have seen this winter.. I posted the other pictures in the photo section of this blog.. Check 'em out! ~Whitney

Snow!!!

Well, down here in North Carolina we don't get much snow.. So, when it does come its kind of a big deal.. Even a few inches!!! it started snowing last night and stopped early morning.. We got about 3 or 4 inches.. Guess its time to go on out, feed the birds and take some pictures later when it warms up a bit, right now it is a chilly 22 degrees.. Hopefully I'll have bird pictures to post!! ~Whitney