Snow Birds

Posted on by Melissa Penta

Last week, I shared photos of birds on ice. The wintery weather continued this week with a heavy snowstorm. It was so heavy at times, that snow was just accumulating on the birds who would stay in the same place for a minute or more.

Dark-eyed Junco accumulating snow

Dark-eyed Junco accumulating snow

I had at least thirty or so Juncos on my deck, in the trees and scattered around the ground.

Dark-eyed Juncos

Dark-eyed Juncos

It’s a good thing they are ground feeders or they would have cleaned me out!

Dark-eyed Junco

Dark-eyed Junco

The Junco’s weren’t the only birds out during this storm – my feeders were very busy with all of my common visitors.

White-breasted Nuthatch

White-breasted Nuthatch

House Finch looking in

House Finch looking in

Hairy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Hairy and Downy Woodpecker comparison

Hairy and Downy Woodpecker comparison

It’s amazing how these birds can survive the winter. I’m happy to provide them with a helping hand.

Dark-eyed Junco tucking away

Dark-eyed Junco tucking away

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