As you know I'm fascinated by the lighting and colour of the land we inhabit. This week's post rather sums it up. The week was mild and rainy, washing away the snow changing the look completely.Today was a quick drop in temperature to about -13C, about -17C with the wind chill. The snow was a frosty one, and created fairy lights, and natural black and white, and sepia tone photos. You'll recognize the weather by the background. Against the background is the wildlife with their beautiful colours, particularly the Bohemian Waxwings with their impish looks and vivid colours. No post would be complete without Redpolls or Chickadees, probably the toughest little guys pound for pound. As well the four legged critters are on the move again, although we missed the fox this week.
Click any photo to view the slide show.
A post to
I'd Rather Be Birdin',
Our World Tuesday, and
Wild Bird Wednesday.
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| Red Squirrel in the snow. |
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| A pair of Common Redpolls. |
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| Dried seeds. |
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| Dripping water. |
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| Waxwing. |
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| Chickadee. |
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| Frosty clearing. |
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| Mourning Dove. |
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| Red Squirrel |
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| Redpoll |
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| A convention of Waxwings. |
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| Chickadee. |
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| Redpoll |
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| That berry is mine. |
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| Waxwing. |
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| Chickadee |
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| Redpoll |
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| Redpoll |
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| Redpoll |
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| Still hanging around. |
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| Chickadee |
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| Redpoll. |
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| Waxwing |
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| Redpoll |
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| Waxwing |
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| Redpoll |
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| Waxwing |
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| Waxwing |
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| Waxwing and friends. |
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| Chickadee |
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| Frosty branches. |
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| Frosty leaves. |
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| Frosty branch. |
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| Frosty needles in winter sun. |
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| Frosty trail. |
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| Mourning Dove. |
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| Frosty clearing in natural sepia tones. |
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| Winter sun |
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| Tundra river with ice skim. |
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| Tundra creek |
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| Waxwing |
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| Waxwing. |
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That Waxwing did have a lot to eat i think when i look at him ,vrey nice photos ,nette
ReplyDeletepretty little berry eaters! and always adore your squirrels. :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shots Gary. I can't get enough of those redpoll and waxwings.Your "light" pictures are superb too.
ReplyDeletethe waxwings are here as well, despite the fact there is not much for them to eat.
ReplyDeletebeautiful images you continue to share and I especially love the frosty trail. I wonder what kind of footwear you need to get out taking photos in those conditions? Not to mention clothing (oops I did, didn't I?!)
ReplyDeleteA convention, I saw the " CEO" waxwing sitting on a branch by himself, no doubt deciding on the agenda for the day. Lovely shots, and a story to go with it. Greetings from Jean
ReplyDeleteI spent yesterday looking for endangered birds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo series showing.
ReplyDeleteWish you a good day :)
Hanne Bente
Waxwings are some of my favorite birds!! Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteA weeks worth of birding in the frosty show makes a delightful slide-show. Those Redpolls have the sweetest faces in the forest :>)
ReplyDeleteThat frost makes me want to hibernate. I'm a wuss when it comes to cold. Guess that's why I live way south in the sub-tropics. Anyway, Gary....love all your photos as always. This week, I especially appreciated the upside down antic of the waxwing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at the Bird D'Pot.
I have to say the red squirrel in the snow is very eye catching.
ReplyDeleteLaurie
Terrific winter series of shots! Beautiful birds and, of course, the squirrels! It does look wintery in your world today, Gary! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteAnother great collection Gary. Those Chickadees are shy little fellows aren't they?! I agree with Sylvia - those red squirrels are sure captivating. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, I like frosty needles in winter sun.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots. Really enjoyed my 'scroll' through your post.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, love all the beautiful birds. Especially the waxwings and I am still waiting to see a Redpoll. Can you send me some? Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteLoved the photos of the frosty leaves. Great to see a red squirrel. The grey ones have almost taken over here - nowhere near as attractive as the red.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy seeing the changes of light in your environment. I'm not sure I would enjoy experiencing the cold for myself quite so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty waxwings! Those frosty branches are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful wildlife photos- thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletegreat series. the frosty needles are splendidly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky to see the waxwings. They're such beautiful birds but we hardly ever see them around our cottage and never at home.
ReplyDeleteYour photography is excellent ~ I am sure I commented before so this may be a duplicate ~ Awesome nature's gems and such a serene blog ~ love it ~
ReplyDelete(A Creative Harbor) aka artmusedog and Carol ^_^
lots of great birds, and those squirrels in the snow are pretty adorable :)
ReplyDeleteLovely captures! I especially love the Redpolls - I don't see those here.
ReplyDeleteLove your wildlife photos!
ReplyDeleteI know this is a post about birds, but I'm in love with the red squirrels. Aw, man -- cute overload!
ReplyDeletewonderful images.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of bird pictures.
ReplyDeleteI am jealous that you.ve seen the Bohemian waxwings,=, I have been looking for them with no luck at all.
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely birds! I also really like the frosty branches in the snow - a beautiful image!
ReplyDeleteAll of your photos tell me vivid wild lives even though snowy winter is a hard time for them to get food, All photos are GREAT!! Some of them look like black & white ink paintings. I love them.
ReplyDeletekeiko
So lovely, your birds are quite colorful. The nature shots are nice, too, you have a good eye for photography.
ReplyDeleteI love those Redpolls! I'm not too good with cold weather, but for wildlife like this, I could be tempted. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Gary! The cold certainly comes through your images. I love the shots of the Redpolls and those persistent Waxwings. That fellow was pretty plump!
ReplyDeleteHi Gary
ReplyDeleteNice post I liked the Redpolls we had some in the yard this week so it was nice to see your photos.
All the best to Boomer.
Guy
Hard times for squirrels and birds !
ReplyDeleteYour frosty path, snowy branches and redpolls and waxwings have made my day!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post as always Gary!
Wonderful shots of birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of all sorts of birds!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Pia
Hard to pick a fave-- the waxwings are so serenely beautiful and the redpolls so pert and colorful. Thanks again for taking us around for the walk!
ReplyDeleteLoved your photos. Waxwings look so elegantly dressed.
ReplyDeleteThe whole of the Northern Hemisphere seems to be full of waxwings! Any chance you could spare a few for us??
ReplyDeleteCheers and thanks for linking to WBW.
Stewart M - Melbourne
Amazing photos you showing us, this was an exciting and great series.
ReplyDeleteOttar
Beautiful collection. Your weather is getting so cold while ours gets so hot! We had 46oC the other day! Don't know what that is in F. Love the squirrel the most!
ReplyDeleteLovely days in your neck of the woods ! Of course I love waxwings. it's amazing the way those pictures (and some of the scenery ones) came out so beautiful in 'natural black and white' .
ReplyDelete-17! Wow we're complaining about -3 here. Fantastic series of birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection. Love the red squirrel in the snow :)
ReplyDeleteGreat series of captures.
ReplyDeleteI love your bird shots and nature shots!
ReplyDeleteI always feel bad for the birds because it's so cold out there.
Great post!!!
ReplyDeleteThe pair of waxwings look great! Tundra Creek - pretty scenery!
ReplyDeleteThe tundra look lovely, even in winter. Birds always look wonderful don't they.
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