The Paparazzi Arrived?

I tried to get closer to capture a better photo - I overheard the orange bill guy say, ‘Act natural,’ but they all bolted when the paparazzi showed up!

It has been a while since we saw a American Black Duck. The males have a yellow bill. They were just floating around on this fishing pod at Garbry Big Woods Reserve.

~ Rick

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A Thoughtful Jay

A thoughtful Blue Jay .. at least she seems to be focused on something interesting. I was thankfull for a good picture.

~ Rick

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Titmouse Tree Pantry?

I love the eyes of the Tufted Titmouse. They just look so cool.

Now for a fun fact that I found at the link above:

Tufted Titmice hoard food in fall and winter, a behavior they share with many of their relatives, including the chickadees and tits. Titmice take advantage of a bird feeder’s bounty by storing many of the seeds they get. Usually, the storage sites are within 130 feet of the feeder. The birds take only one seed per trip and usually shell the seeds before hiding them.

Very cool.

~ Rick

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Red ..

Woodpeckers are great and this Red-bellied Woodpecker is not expection. What a beautiful bird. It was cloudy so its not my best work, but I still love this photo.

~ Rick

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We Have Snow

We have snow .. not a lot, but its cold, windy and the white stuff covering the trees and ground yesterday. Rain is on the way.

This American Tree Sparrow didn't seem to mind the snow.

~ Rick

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