Does look cold, but isn't it nice when Mother Nature invites the little creatures out after af snowfall? Shows the range of colors and life she still has to offer.
brave little guys. looks so cold. i wonder if they have on socks & scarves that are invisible to us humans? i think so. they have to be there right??! ( :
Wonderful captures again, Karen, as always!! They do look cold, but SO beautiful!! And they're taking care of business -- eating!! Always a delight to stop by your blog as a way to begin my day! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!
Wonderful shots, Karen. I'm happy to have a few American Tree Sparrows at my feeder too. We only hit about -4 last night. All of my little buddies are all puffed up out there.
Cute little bird (not the squirrel!) Those little creatures must be endowed with better warmers than we humsns! The numbers you wrote as temps chill me even more!
Aw, the little tree sparrow is adorable. The squirrels survive because they never seem to stop eating in the winter. The ones here were all over even when we dropped below zero.
Karen, in emerging from my blogging hibernation,I have discovered that my reader has not been picking up your pixel posts. Hopefully, that has been corrected. Beautiful photos, as always. You actually make a warm-weather girl yearn for snow and ice.
these are just beautiful photographs; the lighting, the white backdrop, the rich colours of the bird, and the squirrel. I do feel for them in such bitter conditions
I've so often wondered the same thing about our small animals and drastic drops in the temperatures during winter!!! Some seem to relish in it...and I sit at my window seeing what looks to be a cold day [NOTHING like sub zero tho] and shiver inside a warm home.
It's always amazing to me how those little critters whetter such harsh temperatures and conditions. Your photos are beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing with us have a great weekend!
Gorgeous captures! I marvel that a human can actually go out in temps like we've been having and get awesome photographs like yours. When I try the chattering of my teeth blurs the photos..:D
Beautiful shots! :) Very cold here as well right now ...my feeders are filled for the birds and the squirrels come for peanuts and then steal the bird food too! :)
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Happy belated New Year Karen
ReplyDeleteDoes look cold, but isn't it nice when Mother Nature invites the little creatures out after af snowfall? Shows the range of colors and life she still has to offer.
The snow doesn't seem to affect that jaunty red cap!! A wonderful start to the year! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteOh How do they do it I am tough and I still have been staying in:) Great shots Karen. Hug B
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL pictures Karen.....compliments.
ReplyDeletegreat pics!! those little guys do so well to surviv that cold, I sure dont think I could!! *LOL*
ReplyDeleteI asked myself the same question yesterday. How do they adapt to the cold and survive, on those cold nights outdoors?
ReplyDeletebrave little guys. looks so cold. i wonder if they have on socks & scarves that are invisible to us humans? i think so. they have to be there right??! ( :
ReplyDeleteThe photos are so beautiful, Karen.
ReplyDeleteGreat images of the tree sparrow. Poor little thing, having to survive those frigid temps. God bless him.
ReplyDeleteADORABLE! love that tiny sparrow. so cute! always love your squirrels.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! I am envious of your Tree Sparrow, what a beauty! Thank you for linking up to Saturday's Critters, have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteToo sweet!
ReplyDeleteIt is a joy they are able to survive such winters!
Wonderful captures again, Karen, as always!! They do look cold, but SO beautiful!! And they're taking care of business -- eating!! Always a delight to stop by your blog as a way to begin my day! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletei know, i don't know how they do it...poor little things...but i guess GOD knew what he was doing! great shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, Karen. I'm happy to have a few American Tree Sparrows at my feeder too. We only hit about -4 last night. All of my little buddies are all puffed up out there.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the sparrow, they certainly are little troopers to come to the feeders with such cold and windy days this winter.
ReplyDeleteThat shot of the squirrel is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteCute little bird (not the squirrel!) Those little creatures must be endowed with better warmers than we humsns! The numbers you wrote as temps chill me even more!
ReplyDeletethe populations at my feeders triples when it snows!! but you do get some amazing images!!
ReplyDeleteOh Karen, I can't imagine how they do it either. Heck, I can't imagine how you do. The critters are lucky to have you there taking care of them.
ReplyDeleteThe thermo-regulation capacity of feathers is nothing short of amazing.
ReplyDeleteTiny, but tough. And beautiful with it.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos! I also wonder how they survive. The birds have such skinny legs and one would think they would freeze very easily.
ReplyDeleteBrrrr - how cold. And such great photos.
ReplyDeleteAw, the little tree sparrow is adorable. The squirrels survive because they never seem to stop eating in the winter. The ones here were all over even when we dropped below zero.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly have been puffed up a lot! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! The sparrow is very cute.
ReplyDeleteKaren, in emerging from my blogging hibernation,I have discovered that my reader has not been picking up your pixel posts. Hopefully, that has been corrected. Beautiful photos, as always. You actually make a warm-weather girl yearn for snow and ice.
ReplyDeletethese are just beautiful photographs; the lighting, the white backdrop, the rich colours of the bird, and the squirrel. I do feel for them in such bitter conditions
ReplyDeleteI've so often wondered the same thing about our small animals and drastic drops in the temperatures during winter!!! Some seem to relish in it...and I sit at my window seeing what looks to be a cold day [NOTHING like sub zero tho] and shiver inside a warm home.
ReplyDeleteGreat images Karen.
Very beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteCute little tree sparrow and squirrel flicking snow all over. I wonder how they survive the cold too.
ReplyDeleteNeat shots. I bet it was fun to sit and watch the squirrel.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful Karen… I think the first is my favorite… bundle up… brrrrr.
ReplyDeleteIt's always amazing to me how those little critters whetter such harsh temperatures and conditions. Your photos are beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing with us have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThose little birds and squirrels sure are tough! Nice photos as always.
ReplyDeleteAWWWW! What a cute tree sparrow!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures! I marvel that a human can actually go out in temps like we've been having and get awesome photographs like yours. When I try the chattering of my teeth blurs the photos..:D
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! It's very cold for animals and humans... (by us is still over 0°)
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy lucky new year.
great shots .. but to see snow is also nice .. here in Germany are ten degree heat .. as in spring ...
ReplyDeletegreetings Frank
What lens did you use? Love the close ups!
ReplyDeleteHe's a sweetie! Lovely bokeh!
ReplyDeleteMr. Squirrel is a handsome fellow.
Keep warm yourself. :)
Just beautiful Karen. The Tree Sparrow looks so vulnerable in the snow but as you say, a survivor.
ReplyDeleteWOW Karen.....these are STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots to start the new year! http://lauriekazmierczak.com/new-year-happy/
ReplyDeleteSmall n sweet but tough enough to survive the bitter weather.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots,Karen.
Hope your new year is off to a good start.
:)
that is a cute little one. Love the colors of the Tree sparrow. :)
ReplyDeleteGod's creatures certainly are amazing! Love your photos a lot!
ReplyDeleteLove these ! You captured that little bird being quite expressive too !
ReplyDeleteStrong cute critters. Wonderful shots, Karen.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by, have a great week ahead.
I am having a hard time imagining how cold that is!!
ReplyDeleteGood job the natives have fur and down coats!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Wonderfull shots love much the first. best for 2014
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos of the American tree sparrow, Karen.
ReplyDeleteHere, our school is closed until Wednesday because of the winter storm..Stay warm!
Fascinating indeed and beautifully captured too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! :) Very cold here as well right now ...my feeders are filled for the birds and the squirrels come for peanuts and then steal the bird food too! :)
ReplyDeleteThey are sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the little sparrow. I too wonder how they can handle these frigid temps.
ReplyDeleteThe white of the snow highlights the colours of the tree sparrow beautifully. And adore that bushy tail of the little squirrel.
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