Monday, 11 March 2024

Bird watching, cat walking

I took Cinnamon out. We have had some melt and freeze, and more thaws. The pops of colour of the moss really makes me think spring!


icy Cinnamon from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

My orchid cactus has a bloom.

From there I did some birdwatching. I did not need to go far! Woody Woodpecker, the cardinal, is still after his shadow. I've been moving the contact paper around and the poopy situation is improving. Silly bird. 


 

woody woodpecker the cardinal from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

The bird feeder has been busy. Goldfinches are getting a tad more golden. There were 3 purple finches. 

The white breasted nuthatch found some cracked corn tucked into the tree bark. 
 

The red-winged blackbirds are back from the south, as well as the grackles. We've had 22 mourning doves at one time in the winter. 
 
The cardinal, goldfinch and purple finch and, finally, a woodpecker...

There were five turkeys and I wonder if Archie has joined a flock. This is through the window, on wobbly hands.
Now I must go put out garbage. The week begins anew. We taped the final 🥌curling game and the 🏆Oscars, which we will watch before we hear who won! 

12 comments:

Patio Postcards said...

Cinnamon does stand out on the moss covered rock. Your orchid cactus flower is a goregous colour. I heard, but did not see, a red winged blackbird last week. I was always taught that when the red winged blackbirds return, it truly is spring. Such a distinct call.

Barbara Rogers said...

Sweet Cinnamon making decisions as to how to keep his paws dry. Funny that he knows ice is ok, though slippery. Loved seeing all your birds too! And especially the turkey gang!

Anvilcloud said...

The Oscars. I remember driving from Sarnia to Ottawa to celebrate with our daughter. Now we don't drive the five minutes to her house.

RedPat said...

We have been hearing the Red-winged Blackbirds but haven't seen them yet. They do say spring to me.

carol l mckenna said...

Wow ! great series of bird photos ~ thanks,

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Elizabeth Edwards said...

hey there friend. thanks for the comments & your visit. this weather i tell ya what a dramatic time. yesterday it was snowing ...nothing sticking but flurries flying around and it was fun to see. so windy and cold. i keep wanting to do stuff outside but it is no fun when it is so chilly. hope you are well. can you believe it is March? time this year is flying by. take care this week. ( ;

Tom said...

...your orchid cactus is a sight for sore eyes on this cold windy day!

Hena Tayeb said...

Lovely bird photos.

Christine said...

It's spring!

Red said...

You have a lot of bird activity at your place.

Val Ewing said...

Beautiful cactus flower! I don't have any room for plants indoors, so call me jealous!

I don't think I've ever seen a red-winged black bird at any of our feeders. Mostly we just have cardinals, sparrows, nuthatches, and goldfinches.
You have a great variety.

You still have ice in places!
Today we have fire warnings. I hope we get rain soon!

tz_garden said...

Cinnamon cracks me up. He boldly stepped into that cold water, good kitty! The birds are delightful.