Some photos to share

I almost forgot I had this blog set up. Two days after I set it up my husband had a major heart attack and I have been busy taking care of him and spending as much time with him as I can. He will be having bypass surgery March 5th.

I am still taking pictures though and have a few new ones to post. I am hoping the birds start coming to the feeder regularly. So far it is hit and miss but I did see a Tufted Titmouse and got some cute shots and the other day there was a beautiful blue jay. I also have some pics of a Hairy woodpecker and a White-breasted Nuthatch. I am planning on being a bit more consisitent with my posting here while my husband recovers from his operation. With spring coming I should have more photo opportunities. For now, I hope you enjoy what I have for pics.

The Bohemian Waxwings came in flocks of anywhere from 50 to up to almost 200 for a month. The last week they came everyday. The tree is now empty of apples. This year they started coming in January unlike last year when they only came for a week starting February 26th. This year they finished off the apples about a week earlier then in 2008. Does that mean we will have an early Spring. Who knows but it sure would be nice. Have a great Day! Anne

Bohemian Waxwings

This past Wednesday, January 21, 2009, was a cold day. I stayed in the house most of the day except for taking the dogs out. About 3:00 PM the puppy started to cry so I put her leash on and walked out the front door. I was very surprised to hear a wonderful sound. I followed the sound to the side yard and sure enough there were Bohemian Waxwings in my apple tree. they make such a calning sound. I was so excited to see them I finished with the puppy and ran in the house to get my camera. My husband bought a new camera for us to use and I couldn't wait to see how the zoom would work. I snapped a few pics and then stood and enjoyed watching the birds. I went to get my tripod and when I got back they were gone.

Last year a large flock of over 100 came the end of February. They ate the apples left on my tree for about a week. When they left there was not one bit of apple left. I imagine they will come back again before the winter is over because there are lots of apples left on the tree. I was actually surprised to see the birds a month early. I wonder if that means something.