Freedom
12-21-2007, 12:06 PM
I have bird feeders in the back yard, and I keep them filled from late October through mid May. We get lots of sparrows, chickadees, and dark eyed juncos. This year we have three PAIRS of cardinals (3 rec males, 3 brown / gold females). Of course we get squirrel raiders, seen as many as 3 squirrels out there at a time. We have one downy woodpecker:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0935.jpg
And we have ONE unwelcome visitor who also comes to "dine" in our backyard. Been trying to get a photo for a while, and finally did!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0932.jpg
I think maybe it is a red tail hawk, not positive.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0933.jpg
The "suicidal squirrel" who drove Sugar crazy all last Spring, and who has appeared here on PT numerous times, was also present. :rolleyes: He was NOT chattering as he does with the dogs and cats, however. Guess he does have SOME brains!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0934.jpg
Unfortunately, the bird of prey DOES dine here sometimes; we find the pile of feathers and tiny bones to prove it.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0935.jpg
And we have ONE unwelcome visitor who also comes to "dine" in our backyard. Been trying to get a photo for a while, and finally did!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0932.jpg
I think maybe it is a red tail hawk, not positive.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0933.jpg
The "suicidal squirrel" who drove Sugar crazy all last Spring, and who has appeared here on PT numerous times, was also present. :rolleyes: He was NOT chattering as he does with the dogs and cats, however. Guess he does have SOME brains!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Dec%2020%20Bird%20of%20Prey/IMG_0934.jpg
Unfortunately, the bird of prey DOES dine here sometimes; we find the pile of feathers and tiny bones to prove it.