What A Grip!

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I guess the White-brested Nuthatch has the same cool eyes at the Titmouse I posted yesterday.

I love the textures in this photo. There is not as much color, but this Nuthatch brings the color to this scene.

If you have ever wondered how the Nuthatch do their gymnastics in the trees then take a look at her grip on this tree branch. I have always thought the neck as one of the pronouced featrues of the nuthach, but those talons (I guess we call them talons on smaller birds) ... serious.

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Those Eyes

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I have photographed the Tufted Titmouse many times. I am so amazed by their eyes. They really stand out. Maybe its the small size of the Titmouse that makes the eyes look so large.

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Hi There, Jay!

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As we pulled into the parking lot at Maple Ridge Reserve and parked the car we spotted this Blue Jay in a tree on the banks fo the Stillwater River. He was not interested in us, which allowed me time for several photos. ❤️

Yes, we heard him before we could see him.

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A Shy Cardinal

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I guess this is a shy cardinal. He was hiding behind the bird feeder, poking his head out long enough for me to capture this photo. Cute.

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The Frozen Tundra?

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As I have written many times, I don’t like the cold weather. The American Tree Sparrow seems to thrive on colder weather. Check this out:

Their [the American Tree Sparrow] breeding habitat is tundra or the northern limits of the boreal forest in Alaska and northern Canada. They nest on the ground.

These birds migrate into southern Canada and the United States to spend the winter. Usually, chipping sparrows are moving south around the same time as these birds arrive. Wikipedia.

That is crazy. I want to visit Alaska, but I much prefer a hot, sunny day. I guess heading south while the tundra is frozen fits my style too.

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