Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Three In The Tree

Another bitter cold morning yesterday, minus 35 .
Another day inside for me, lots of activity in the tree outside my window.
 
Female Northern Cardinal
 
 Blue Jay

Male Downy Woodpecker
 
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58 comments:

  1. Wowza! More amazing bird pics. The birds look like they're staying warm despite the cold weather.

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  2. UGH! It's hard to imagine how bitter it must be! Loved the Blue Jay!!

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  3. Wow, perfect photos, superb colours, I am always amazed at the brilliant and different colours you have up there. Cheers, Jean.

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  4. What a treat to see these, and such sharp pictures.
    Sorry for your weather not getting any milder.

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  5. What clarity! How very lovely! Keep warm...

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  6. All three birds look so stunning. They look so beautiful all fluffed up.

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  7. Gorgeous birds. I love the woodpecker.

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  8. Gorgeous birds outside your windows. Awesome photos. Have a happy day!

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  9. Wonderful closeups, Karen! I'm waiting for warmer days too. :)

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  10. Your beautiful feathered friends do not seem the least bit deterred by the snow and cold, but I like you will be inside again today. I no longer venture out when it is snowy and icey outside. Beautiful captures. You must have a wonderful lens on your camera.

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  11. Compared to the male cardinal, the female seems almost drab, but she has a peculiar beauty all her own.

    One Red Blossom

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  12. Fantastic photos of these sweet birds Karen! I love how sharp and clear they are with such distinctive feather patterns.

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  13. lovely visitors Karen… I'm glad you can see them through your windows and don't have to go out in that ridiculously cold weather. Here it was minus 1 when I awoke… plenty cold enough for me.

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  14. Fabulous pictures! You must have things well arranged to get such shots through a window!

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  15. i agree - these are just smashing portraits of these 3 birds! one right after the other made me say 'wow!'

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  16. These are excellent. It always amazes me how they tolerate the extreme cold.

    Are these images taken through a window?!!! Superb.

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  17. what gorgeous little birds you see from your window. What a delight!
    Have a wonderful week and thank you for stopping by my blog today.

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  18. You have some beauties outside your window.

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  19. Your birds and your captures are always so breathtakingly beautiful, Karen!! Such a wonderful way to start my day! It's like having the birds come sit on my desk to say good morning!! Thank you for sharing their beauty and your talent with the camera!! Hope your week is off to a good start!!

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  20. Stunning shots, Karen. A really fine job. These kinds of pictures make you realizr just how special our common species are.

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  21. Gorgeous birds! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. They still look pretty in extreme coldness.

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  23. Love the little birds with spots of color.

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  24. Absolutely gorgeous shots, Karen! You know how to take the perfect bird portrait.

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  25. Każdy z nich jest piękny i liczy na Twoją dobroć w dokarmianiu.Pozdrawiam.
    Each of them is beautiful and is counting on your kindness in dokarmianiu.Pozdrawiam.

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  26. Fabulous as usual! You have the cleanest windows. ;-))

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  27. Oh it's so cold and I feel so sorry for the birds and other critters that have to be out in this. These photos are beautiful! The colours are gorgeous.

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  28. Your pictures are wonderful !
    Greetings

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  29. They all look puffed against the cold. I get Woodpeckers and Jays at altitude, but no Cardinals. Yours are lovely - great shots!

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  30. Beautifull pics Karen, the Bluejay is awesome.
    All the best Gordon.

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  31. So beautiful. Your blue jay is amazing. In Oregon we just have the scrub jay and an occasional stellar..neither as colorful and pretty as yours. I love your window shots but wish it warm up for you.

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  32. your shots are clearer then mine. you must have cleaner windows ;)

    or do you open them??

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  33. Oh great photos of some very lucky well fed birds..this winter is awful..stay warm and safe Karen...Michelle

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  34. These are amazing photos! Here's hoping that spring arrives soon.

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  35. Lovely images! Love the Blue Jay!

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  36. I wonder if they tire of winter too? Great shots. Hug B

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  37. These shots are so beautiful and such lovely crisp detail.

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  38. You are an excellent bird photographer. I hope it warms up for you and the birds soon.

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  39. Excellent captures! I'm constantly amazed at the clarity you get through a window.

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  40. Lovely!! We see these birds in Virginia too.
    Stay warm.

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  41. Minus 35? Wow that is cold. Your usuual stunning shots Karen, the pecker is a beauty.

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  42. Beautiful birds! I can't decide which is my fave. Oh I love them all!

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  43. You always get the most amazing bird images, beautiful~

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  44. Wow; I wish I could see these BEAUTIFUL birds and take GORGEOUS pictures like yours♡♡♡

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  45. Hope your weather improves soon...but you sure do find pretty birds outside your window.

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  46. Oh I love these birds! These are stunning shots, Karen!

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  47. love the woodpecker - gorgeous birdies. ( :

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  48. And a very nice trio they are!

    Still be a bit hazy from jet lag, but I'm getting there!


    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  49. Wow.................minus 35!!!!!

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  50. Love these three shots. There such beautiful birds and the colours are gorgeous.

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