March 6, 2013

Pot O' Finches

American Goldfinches

House Finch (Male)

House Finch (Male)

Pine Siskin

American Goldfinches



                             Spring migration has arrived in SC Kansas.  I am seeing Robins by the 100s, American Goldfinch, Pine Siskin, and Cedar Waxwings.  March came in like a lion here with a couple of snowstorms.  But, we didn't mind as we desperately needed the moisture.


 
Eastern Bluebirds in Watercolor

I have been working in watercolors for the past
3 years.  I enjoy painting birds, flowers and butterflies.  
Here is a link to my flickr photostream if you want
to look at more of my art work.
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindyzlogic/

cindy

February 27, 2013

Fox Sparrow, A Lifer




Fox Sparrow

I was surprised to see a different bird at the feeders.  
I'm pretty sure it's a Fox Sparrow.  Especially after a
couple of birder friends suggested it.  At first I thought it was
a young Harris's Sparrow but at closer inspection I could
see it had different coloring.  It had a black spot in the
middle of it's chest.  It must be migrating because I've 
never seen these before.

After the Snowstorm
The weather channel called it Winter Storm Q
Northern Cardinal (Male)

Junco

Harris's Sparrow

Harris's Sparrow

Northern Cardinal (Female)

February 18, 2013

February Backyard Birds





We got some snow on the 12th that melted
the next day.  This is the only snow we've 
gotten this Winter.  It was actually quite pretty
and the LORD knows we needed the moisture.