Backyard wildlife activity continues to increase in response to frigid temperatures and accumulating snow cover. This, the second of my “bird” feeder posts, features a few more of the regular visitors to supplemental feeding sites around the house.
At least 6 Blue Jays feed aggressively and often, throughout the day.
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata; 1 of 2)
Most active in early morning and late evening, cardinals tend to visit the feeders throughout the day as the winter weather becomes more severe.
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
The Titmouse is an irregular and unpredictable visitor. I usually see just one, and it rarely lingers for more than a few seconds. A dainty eater, it darts in, grabs a seed, and poof! It’s gone.
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)
Tracks and traces in the snow tell the story of resident cottontails. They’re mostly nocturnal, sneaking into the feeders under the cover of darkness.
Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)
Photos by NB Hunter. © All Rights Reserved.
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Beautiful pic… Cardinals sure look red when they are surrounded by with snow!!
Such lovely visitors.
SUPER!
These are really great. I particularly like the illusive Tufted Titmouse and the rabbit…The Blue Jay in the falling snow has a nice feeling to it….
I absolutely love the blue jay picture 2. I am never able to catch them to hat still! Beautiful Nick and reminds we why I love upstate NY. No small feat given the weather. Lol
Thanks Chris. Must admit, the large songbirds are so much easier for me than the little bullets. Coming attractions will include a favorite: Chickadees!!