Snow Squall Birds

Year 7
Enjoying “red” on a day with Snow Squalls. In addition to this Cardinal, we have had regular visits from Pileated and Red-Bellied Woodpeckers … and even a Redpoll. If you maximize the image you should be able to see the streaks of snow coming down.
Two years ago, my house was pretty much the northern range limit for Cardinals, but I now know some “reds” are being seen up the shore as far as the Sucker River (12 miles distant).
Mourning Doves … they stay the winter each year … normally not found in the Boreal Forest during the “white” time of the year. They appear to like my feeders.

Moving into Winter!

Year 7,

It was a tough morning birding today. Not much was happening as I made a swing through some my favorite haunts where owls will set up winter territories.  I made certain to check everything out in the pre-dawn light. After the sun came up I finally found a few Pine Grosbeaks “gritting up” including this male.

Up at Sax-Zim Bog the feeders are now up. In addition the ultimate suet is now at the Welcome Center and at most the boardwalks. We put up deer carcasses (from venison processors). Both the birds and small mammals lover same. While I am not allowed to put up a carcass in the woods near my own home (wife does not like the idea), I am allowed to offer real suet. Thus, I just purchased some meat suet which I will hang within the next few days. The bears should now be hibernating.

Gray Jay / Canada Jay enjoying a snack.