Monday, January 4, 2016

A Little Snow

 A favourite East Gwillimbury hill

We've had a little snow but not enough to cover the grass or...

 A local farmer's field 

corn stubble. But the weather today was pretty close to 0°F and that's chilly! Many birds have been frequenting our feeders such as...
 Male hairy woodpecker

this hungry woodpecker and...

Female downy woodpecker

and this little cutie. Both love peanuts!

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45 comments:

  1. William KendallJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    We've had more snow here, and it seems to have gotten colder.

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  2. RevrunnerJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:09 PM

    Hey, but at least it's snow. :-)

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  3. BlogorattiJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:32 PM

    Really lovely photos.

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  4. MarleenJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    Great captures od the woodpeckers.

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  5. DeannaJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    Love those woodpeckers, they are just so colorful! Great captures!

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  6. Stefan JanssonJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    We have the same snow situation.

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  7. ChristineJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:13 PM

    Just a dusting of snow is enough for me & it still looks pretty over the fields! Very nice woodpecker photos!

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  8. Sylvia KJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    Ah, I do love your birds!! Our snow is disappearing, but not quite fast enough!! Have a great week!!

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  9. RedPatJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    Yes it feels like winter, EG! My mum has been getting the female Downy at her suet feeder but not the male so I wonder where they are?

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  10. AnvilcloudJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    When you say close to 0 do you mean as the warmest temperature. I am liking our snow right now. It's pretty thick here.

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  11. Linda W.January 4, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    Everything looks better with a coat of snow!

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  12. CloudiaJanuary 4, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    How very nice. there is a seeming narrative to your post that says something. Down to....bird left, bird right, satisfaction all over it. Glad I came - as always

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  13. Pamela GordonJanuary 4, 2016 at 6:29 PM

    Hi Tina. Happy New Year. We have a little more snow here but the fields aren't totally covered yet and the snowmobile trails in the southern half of the province need a bit more snow. Great pictures of the woodpeckers. I had a downey at the feeder today.

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  14. John's IslandJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Tina, There is something about snow covered area and your photos pick up on that. Very nice indeed. The birds are cute!

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  15. MichelleJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    Sweet woodpeckers!

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  16. 21 WitsJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    That's exactly how ours finally began too. Several little dustings and even now we still just barely have enough snow for sledding on our hill! Pretty view into your field!

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  17. TomJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    Love the wiggly rows of corn.

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  18. LauraJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    love love love the woodpecker portraits!

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  19. KayJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    I too love those woodpeckers. Great shots!
    This morning we got a thinner dusting of snow than you did and it was gone in hours. Yours looks like it may have a teensy bit more staying power.

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  20. HannahJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:11 PM

    We have a little more snow than that, and icy roads, but only down to 29ºF, and tomorrow above freezing again. The Hairy Woodpecker is is a little cutie! Great shots, Tina.

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  21. Ruth HiebertJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful! The first picture is especially lovely,but they are all good.We do have more snow than that.

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  22. Yogi♪♪♪January 4, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    Whoa, 0F don't be expecting me anytime soon. Reading blog posts works on my head. I just got through reading a post about flowers and butterflies in Florida and then 0 degrees with you.

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  23. KathyJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    0 is cold! Those birds are thankful that you're their friend.

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  24. Cindy SaulJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    We don't get snow in South Africa and I'm glad but it's always great to see what you experience!

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  25. Cindy SaulJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    We don't get snow in South Africa and I'm glad but it's always great to see what you experience!

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  26. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 4, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    I love the birds! Beautiful shots, all.

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  27. IndraniJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:19 AM

    Lovely captures!

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  28. orvokkiJanuary 5, 2016 at 3:24 AM

    Snow is really beautiful.. but the cold weather is not nice. We have now in the morning -20 °C and little more snow as you have.

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  29. AndyJanuary 5, 2016 at 4:42 AM

    If this is winter... I'll take it. (^_−)

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  30. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 5, 2016 at 5:11 AM

    I thought you would have more snow by now. Love the Woodpeckers.

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  31. MadSnapperJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    that woodpecker in the last shop appears to be giving the EYE to what is inside, trying to decide if the menu suits him. love those 5 trees in the snow.... trees are my thing. also like those rows and rows

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  32. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    A light dusting of snow.. Oh how I would like that! I must try one of those feeders for the smaller birds, you capture the best bird shots EG.

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  33. LowellJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    Nice photos! And I guess if you have to have snow a little dusting is best. :) Nope, there ain't no snow in Ocala. (Sounds like the title of good country song).

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  34. DonnaJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    Even a little snow makes the landscape look beautiful!

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  35. genieJanuary 5, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    I love your woodpeckers. This reminds me I need to go get more food. I see you have had a wee bit of snow. We got about half of that yesterday morning. Winter is here.

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  36. fredamansJanuary 5, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Love the Downy's. One of my favorite local birds.

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  37. RoseJanuary 5, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    I really, really like that first shot...not sure why I find it so appealing. the second one reminds me of around here. And I have been seeing several woodpeckers at my feeders, too. If the suet feeder is empty, the red-bellied comes and squawks at me...honest to goodness, I do think it is at me. Any time I am with camera in front of window, he flits away with much movement, but let it be empty and me moving around in front of it and he sits there and flits about and squawks...though squawks is a bit strong, I don't know another word for it.

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  38. VPJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    Beautiful birds, amazing captures!

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  39. cieldequimperJanuary 5, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    So sorry but I can't wait to see more snow!!!

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  40. GreenComotionJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:55 PM

    The little cuties are very pretty.
    I wish for more snow, if that's what you want :)

    Have a Great Day, Tina!
    Peace :)

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  41. Rambling WoodsJanuary 6, 2016 at 8:40 PM

    I noticed a lot more birds at the feeders with the colder weather.... Love the woodpeckers.... Michelle

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  42. Jenn JilksJanuary 6, 2016 at 9:53 PM

    We have about 6", but it's getting warmer Saturday. sigh.

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  43. Susan AndersonJanuary 7, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    Those woodpeckers have found a good spot!

    =)

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  44. JeevanJanuary 7, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful transformation to white snowy landscape! Glad u feed the birds during this time

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  45. FlorenceJanuary 13, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    No snow here....but then I live on the Texas Gulf Coast where a single flake causes a major news story! LOL!
    What gorgeous photos of the beautiful woodpeckers!

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