Birds in the backyard

It's been cold and rainy here, unusually cold for Arizona. The Hummingbirds love to come out in the rain.  Last week these little birds needed to wait until well after sunrise to sip from their feeder because the nectar was frozen!

Anna's Hummingbird

 This week the hummingbird feeder was visited by other birds as well.

House Finch at sunset

Verdin

Rumors of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

We heard there was a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum this week.  (Haven't you always wondered if you would ever come across one?) I have always wanted to see one, and it was a warm sunny day, so we got in the car and headed East.  It turned out to be a great day for a hike.

Cardinal looking very cautious

Lesser Goldfinch

The desert looked beautiful

The sun was warm

 Finally at the end of the walk we spotted what appeared to be a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.  However, after further investigation (allaboutbirds.org) it appears to be a female Red-naped Sapsucker. So close! 

Red-naped Sapsucker

We'll keep looking... Maybe next time.

December in Ohio

Neighborhood Christmas Lights

Schoolhouse at Wildwood

Foggy day at the Park

The Manor House was decorated for Christmas

Lights on a foggy morning

There were a few berries left for
the wildlife

Halloween leftovers were a treat for
this squirrel

I love the dear when they stare at you while chewing on a snack.

I know he saw me

Tinsel!

It was finally time to decorate the tree