Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Redpolls...

We woke up to -25F this morning with windchills I don't even want to think about. Since the female redpolls (haven't seen a male yet) have discovered the feeder by the window I am able to get some nice shots. This morning's light was perfect as this gal posed all puffed up.
The thistle seed is their favorite but they also feast on hulled sunflower seeds.
The following 3 shots are from yesterday afternoon and the lighing wasn't great but I still enjoyed "shooting" these beautiful birds.


Look how those sharp "toes" cling on to the feeder tray and it is amazing to see them in the "no hands" shot. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do...

7 comments:

Aunt "B's" Backyard said...

Marsha, your luck rubbed of on me. I was so excited to see the female Redpoll at my feeders today!
I, too, am looking for the male, but don't think he will be in since they seem to be very rare in this area. Let's keep our fingers crossed!! I LOVE your shots!

RuthieJ said...

Aren't they such cute little birdies? Great photos Marsha!

Jayne said...

Sweet, sweet, sweet! Love all these Redpolls everyone is seeing. Send some my way?

Jayne said...

Well, I just checked the range map. Unless one takes a huge wrong turn, it's just not in the cards for me here in Georgia...drats!

Lynne at Hasty Brook said...

Beautiful photos Marsha! These pretty little birds were lifers for me last weekend. I sure wish they'd drop by my back yard.

Sandra said...

Beautiful photos of the redpolls, I am hoping to see some new birds (to me) when I visit the US this Autumn (Fall).

Sisterlisa said...

Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing them with those of us here on the net.