Snooping around Critter Food Stashes

A lovely blue sky this morning, and the winter scene has melted away. A heat wave–50 degree days–replaces yesterday’s cold air blast. Still, my little fireplace warms my feet and disperses the early morning chill. At lunch yesterday, I drive out to a nearby lake/park. My goal is to walk, enjoy the winter scene, and scout…

Northern Flicker at the Feeder

A Northern Flicker (western version with red marks) visits the suet feeder now. With his red markings, which are not really noticeable in these shots taken from inside the house, he looks ready for Christmas. With that long beak, he pecks at the suet block, which is frozen solid this morning.Later in the day he…