30-JAN-2019
Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
As mentioned earlier, the staghorn sumac seedheads (or cones as they are sometimes called), provide food for not only squirrels but also a number of birds. Here, the little red holds the remnant of a 'cone'.
30-JAN-2019
Black-capped chickadee
The busiest and most vocal birds at the garden on Jan. 3oth, and as always a cheery presence.
30-JAN-2019
Looking south from the pond
30-JAN-2019
Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
A couple of photos of the endlessly endearing red squirrel, this one and the next. Here, the squirrel was sitting a clump of staghorn sumac near the Old Field area, enjoying the seeds. You can see the remnants of a sumac 'seed cone' in his paws.
30-JAN-2019
Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
Another red squirrel photo, this from the Backyard Garden area. Along with several other red and grey squirrels, this one was sitting by the feeder waiting for seed to fall.
30-JAN-2019
Northern cardinal, male
The red of the male cardinal stands out a mile and is so cheerful in a largely monochrome world.
30-JAN-2019
Downy woodpecker
Enjoying the peanut feeder. At one point there was a hairy woodpecker also at the same feeder.
30-JAN-2019
Gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
When the birds feed at the feeder seeds get spilled and the squirrels are quick to glean the bounty.
30-JAN-2019
Amphibian pond
The pond looks much bigger under its cover of snow. Come spring, the cattails will begin to grow and green frogs will emerge to the warmer temperatures along with, we hope, a few painted turtles and perhaps a snapping turtle.
30-JAN-2019
North side of the old woods
Red osier dogwood adds some colour relief to the landscape. These shrubs appeared long ago, when the garden was young! Yellow warblers have nested here a number of times over the years.
30-JAN-2019
Dark-eyed juncos
Several juncos were feeding on the seeds that cardinals, feeding at the feeder, were scattering.
05-JAN-2019
Bench overlooking pond
This is one of several benches around the FWG, thanks to dedicated volunteers who have made and installed these benches so we can sit and enjoy the views.
