Rare sighting of red-tailed hawks

A pair of red-tailed hawks were soaring over the yard this afternoon, riding the breeze. One took a rest in the neighbor's tree. In a word, impressive. After they left and had been gone a few minutes, the flock of cedar waxwings flew out from their hiding spot to their favorite crab apple tree.

A Christmas for All Creatures Great and Small

The birds weren't the only ones who appreciated what I got for Christmas this year. All creatures are welcome at my feeders. I had bunnies and squirrels (even a mouse) climbing the entire ascent of the deck steps to enjoy what we put out for the birds.

A wreath decorated with suet balls. Unfortunately the dog helped herself to these goodies.

Homemade bird seed cakes in fun cut-outs. Chickadees and downy woodpeckers love hanging from these, but it was the squirrels who would steal them off the hanger. 

Snowman feeder. I didn't have enough sunflower seeds to fill him all the way but I put him out anyway and the squirrels found him.  

Catching up a little

It's been a busy fall/winter so I haven't been updating this blog as much as I would like.

This photo is from after Christmas. A Cooper's Hawk, chasing all my little birds away.

After the Storm

The robins found the heated birdbath. 

Mid-winter break

How many cedar waxwings are flocked in these trees?