03-MAR-2010
Red squirrel tunnel
There are all sorts of snow tunnels to be found out in the woods and fields these days. Around the FWG, most are made by red squirrels or meadow voles. This one was made by a red squirrel.
03-MAR-2010
The pond in late afternoon
The sun slanting across the pond in late day, shows that the ice is rapidly melting in this mild weather. Not sure what will happen if we get the forecast +10 in a couple of days!
02-MAR-2010
American goldfinch
Back at the FWG this morning, Jeewanthi found a goldfinch amongst the chickadees and finches. While there, she had an interesting experience. She says: "When I was in the backyard near the bird feeder, the same hawk (I think) suddenly swooped down to chase Chickadees. There were not many birds there but they scattered making a loud alarm calls. The Chickadee on the spruce was keeping watch and making alarm call after that." She said it all happened very fast. The hawk referred to is a sharp-shinned hawk seen on March 1 in the FWG.
02-MAR-2010
Black-capped chickadee
This is the chickadee keeping an eye on the hawk and alerting others with its alarm calls.
02-MAR-2010
Downy woodpecker, male
A very pretty shot of this male downy woodpecker taken by Jeewanthi
02-MAR-2010
House finch, male
This beautiful house finch is in full breeding plumage now. Won't be long before they are nesting.
01-MAR-2010
Northern cardinal, male
These birds are singing now, and the mild weather is really causing a flurry of singing activity in the resident songbirds including chickadees.