:: snow birds

I've spent this snowy morning drinking coffee, journaling & bird watching.

I'm so glad that I was able to fill up all of my bird feeders before the winter storm hit.

The little birds seem to be very happy & content, I've seen so much action today.

There is nothing more beautiful than birds in the snow.

I sat watching this little Purple Finch { Haemorhous purpureus  }

for the longest time as he took a long rest. 

He finally flew away & was replaced by this handsome fellow below :).

I had a landscape designer recently question why anyone would plant a tree in front of a window, well that "anyone" was me & this is exactly why I plant a tree near or in front of a window...Birds.

I love watching birds, especially in the winter when branches are bare & you can see all of their little movements. I will always have a place for a feeder near a window wherever I go.

Below the feeder on the ground the white striped 

White Throated Sparrow { Zonotrichia albicollis } .

The every beautiful & graceful Mourning Dove { Zinaida macruoura },

I so love their soft gray coloring & the way they fly in.

Off in the distance away from the feeders sitting in pristine white snow,

I captured this dapper fellow... the Dark-eyed Junco { Junco hyemalis } .

I waited and waited for this striking fellow to show up & land for a perfect capture. 

Our beautiful State Bird the Northern Cardinal {Cardinalis cardinalis }.  

Shortly after I got that shot another guy showed up, 

his coloring was a bit more vibrant & on the orange side. 

This photo harkens spring with the evergreens in the background.

I love how the snow is shining through creating a great bokeh effect.

I'm not the only one in my house who enjoys watching the birds :).

This is my favorite Field Guide, you can find it here.

How are you spending your Saturday?

{ peace, love & hugs }

Carrie

:: All Photos are mine, taken using my Nikon D5300, with a Sigma Macro Telephoto Lens ::

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:: first snow

The kids were beginning to think it would never come, but finally here it is on the 19th of February, my daughter's 18th birthday we get our first snow of the season. The kids were so excited they couldn't wait to get out this morning...it's not a lot, but it's snow & they are out of school what more can a kid ask for. Sadly it's already melting away & as I take these shots the water is gushing through the gutters, so I'm afraid this one will be very short lived. Hopefully we'll get another soon, we have been known to get snow into March in the past so we're all crossing our fingers. I would be happy with one that keeps us snowed in for about two days, then melts away because by then I would be missing my quiet house {*wink}.

Libby enjoying her first snow ever, it scared her at first, she didn't know what to think of this white stuff all over the ground...too funny.

Maybe later I'll bundle up and sit by a little fire and let the spotted dog play, but for now I'm off to enjoy some coffee & quiet while the kids play outside.

Hope you are having a wonderful Monday : )

{peace, love & hugs}

Carrie

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