Saturday, December 07, 2013

WINTER INTEREST IN THE GARDEN - birds

Today it is -22 Celsius and there is not much going on in my gardens.  
Do not get me wrong, it is very, very pretty out but there is not that much activity, no buzzing bees or butterflies wafting through the air.  

There are however birds, and the best way to get to see them is by providing them with food. After all they are so small they could use our help; did I mention it is -22 Celsius out?

I placed this suet feeder just outside our kitchen window where we can see them every day. Today I had what appears to be a little woodpecker of some type as well as the usual Chickadees.

Quick tip: freeze the suet before you place it in the feeder or be prepared to get very greasy fingers!
Lesson learned.

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20 comments:

  1. eileeninmd10 December 2013 at 03:37

    Cute shot of the Downy woodie. They do love the suet! Have a happy day!

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 18:54

      Thanks Eileen and thanks for identifying the woodpecker as a Downy.

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  2. Hootin Anni10 December 2013 at 05:18

    I wish I could place a feeder so close to a window...but our indoor cats would have the entire area ripped to shreds trying to get to the birds...
    I adore this image of the Downy!!

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 19:00

      My dogs like to watch the feeder but they just chase the birds in their minds and leave the furniture alone. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. EG CameraGirl10 December 2013 at 06:25

    I bet the woodpeckers were a downy and a hairy! It's wonderful to watch birds, especially in winter.

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 19:00

      Thanks for stopping by CameraGirl, I think it was a Downy and it seems to be a round quite lot lucky for me.

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  4. Arija10 December 2013 at 06:41

    I wish I lived in a country where birds need feeding in winter to get them closer to the house to enjoy and photograph.Good for you for providing them with food.

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 18:55

      Thanks Arija, and you are right about the weather making them need it more because I do not even both filling my feeders in the summer they just don't get used that much.

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  5. Crafty Green Poet10 December 2013 at 08:15

    gosh that's very cold, the birds must be pleased with the food you're giving them

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 18:55

      They certainly seem happy.I better make sure I keep a constant supply on hand.

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  6. Karen10 December 2013 at 12:39

    Feeding and photographing the birds is a great winter pastime!

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 18:57

      I suspect I'll start taking more pics now that I have settled on these spots for the feeders. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. Anonymous10 December 2013 at 14:05

    I always take a paper towel with me when I insert the suet into the feeder. Even frozen it is greasy as grease does not freeze. Dianne

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 18:59

      True, I was just surprised how much more sticky it was at room temp. Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. Rambling Woods12 December 2013 at 15:14

    Oh those are some lucky birds and you are probably saving some birdy lives by putting that suet out....Michelle

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 18:57

      Michelle, I had not really thought about it as saving lives but with temperatures this cold you just might be right. I am going to stock up on food tomorrow!

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  9. Anonymous14 December 2013 at 15:01

    sweet shot of the woodpecker ~ love the snowy scene ~ thanks, carol, xxx

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    1. astudentgardener14 December 2013 at 18:58

      Lots of snow up , it is looking very festive; thanks for stopping by Carol.

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  10. Little Wandering Wren17 December 2013 at 07:44

    -22 degrees!!!! I'm surprised your camera worked at that temperature. Beautiful, I guess a white Christmas is on the cards then?!
    Wren x

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    1. astudentgardener18 December 2013 at 09:04

      Wren,
      The beauty of it is that I took this pic form the warmth of my kitchen :) Definitely a white Christmas!

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