Red-Breasted Nuthatch in the Snow
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This Red-breasted Nuthatch looks none to pleased about the snow and cold temperatures we are having. After all the come here each winter to escape it. Our huge flock seems to have gotten much smaller so I am afraid they have started to leave us for their spring and summer homes. It has been great fun hearing their calls and songs all winter. Hopefully they know they are very welcome to return next season.
King William County, VA USA
Olympus OMD-EM1X with 300mm
Ladies Day
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It was definitely ladies day for this group of beautiful female cardinals. For the couple of hours I was out taking pictures in the snow only females showed up to the feeding area. They were chatting, flying in and out with “no problems in the world” attitudes.
Later than evening I saw one male cardinal appear for about 5 minutes, without a lady by his side. I wonder if because of the cold and snow one stays back at the nest. Their spring chicks should have all fledged now so not sure why that would be the case but they definitely had split up for the day.
King William County, VA USA
Olympus OMD-EM1X with 300mm
