Here are a few pictures from the GBBC weekend.

There is a pileated woodpecker in there--can you see him?

I don't blame you--he kept inside the twigs mostly.

But once he looked right at me as if I were the paparazzi!

Look how much yellow the pine siskins are getting. I had more of them today too because it's cold tonight.

This red-bellied woodpecker can't get into the cage for the peanuts, but can stick its head through far enough to reach one.

I hadn't seen the hooded mergansers for over a week, so I was thrilled when three of them came up the creek at high tide.

Chipping sparrows were the only species I had good numbers of, but still only 63. Half of what I had last year.

And only one bluejay--he looked kind of sad.

Now it's off to put my GBBC report onto the site. I hope you all had great bird counts too. It's always fun! I added a couple of species to my February yard list too.

Colorful birds for today

I'm posting twice today since I missed two days, so be sure to look at the post be low this one too.

Just couldn't resist another painted bunting shot. I wish I could get some good pics of him on a natural branch and not always on something manmade.

I'm sure the red-bellied woodpeckers have babies because Mrs. RBW has been at the suet all day. Mr. has come some too.

First she grabs a bill full for herself.........

...........and swallows it quickly. She does this a few times.

Then with several jabs she fills her bill even more so and flies away. I don't know where they nest.

Looks like enough for several babies in there, doesn't it! Please send any questions or comments to:

bwkrucke@gmail.com

Thanks!