Gusty Winds

After a couple of nice and fairly bright days, a creppy dense fog descended from the sky which in matter of hours dissipated to transform into full rain, lasting for two and a half days.

Once the rain stopped and the cloudy gray sky opened up, blue color and the sunny rays returned anxious to make us happy again.

Yesterday we woke up to a nice and bright sunny day! I for one was very pleased when I saw a bunch of birds flying around looking very lively and enjoying the sun warm embrace. But, like in many happy stories, also are peppered with factors that can ruin a happy moment.

A cool gusty wind began pushing to the East, it continued for a while until I realized that it was cold all over again!

Our good weather had returned to the wintery uncomfortable cold. We are back to wearing sweaters.

Of course I had some time to shoot some pictures for my dear readers, I hope you enjoy them too!

Photo Gallery

: Northern Cardinal (M)

: Northern Cardinal (M)

: Northern Cardinal (M)

: Northern Cardinal (M)

: Song Sparrow

: Song Sparrow

: Song Sparrow

: Song Sparrow

Tags: birds, nature, Northern Cardinal, photography, photos of birds

24 thoughts on “Gusty Winds”

Eli Pacheco on January 28, 2015 at 8:42 am said:

Awesome photos! I see a similarity between my hairstyle and the head feathers of the Northern Cardinal. I’m honored.

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- avian101 on January 28, 2015 at 10:44 am said:
  
  There you go! You’re setting a trend! Thanks Eli! 🙂
  
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Jet Eliot on January 28, 2015 at 9:02 am said:

I really LOVE the gusty crest photos, HJ. 😀

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- avian101 on January 28, 2015 at 10:46 am said:
  
  Thanks Jet! I appreciate it! 🙂
  
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SAN_jeet on January 28, 2015 at 9:09 am said:

small and cute birds

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- avian101 on January 28, 2015 at 10:49 am said:
  
  Thanks San! 🙂
  
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forgottenmeadows on January 28, 2015 at 12:18 pm said:

wow such great captures! 🙂

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- avian101 on January 28, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you Neha! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on January 28, 2015 at 5:00 pm said:

Those cardinals fairly glow on a gloomy day.

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- avian101 on January 28, 2015 at 5:58 pm said:
  
  Oh yes! You can’t miss them! 🙂
  
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Tiny on January 28, 2015 at 10:58 pm said:

I can see it was windy, messing up the hair style of the cardinal 🙂 Keep warm!!

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- avian101 on January 28, 2015 at 11:02 pm said:
  
  Thank you Tiny! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on January 29, 2015 at 11:22 am said:

I do so love those bright coloured Northern Cardinals

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- avian101 on January 29, 2015 at 12:48 pm said:
  
  They are lovely birds! Thanks Susan! 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on January 29, 2015 at 12:39 pm said:

Don’t you wonder how birds weighing less than a couple ounces hang on for dear life in the wind! Great photos. 🙂

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- avian101 on January 29, 2015 at 12:52 pm said:
  
  Their grip is tremendous! One time I saw a Northern Mockingbird blown off from the deck’s handrail to the floor by a gust of wind! Thank you Lisa! 🙂
  
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Emma Sarah Tennant on January 29, 2015 at 3:00 pm said:

“enjoying the sun warm embrace” – very poetical. There’s a cold snap here this week, but those red cardinals in your gallery bring winter cheer!

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- avian101 on January 29, 2015 at 3:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Emma! 🙂
  
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Aquileana on January 29, 2015 at 4:43 pm said:

Stunning gallery dear HJ… I ❤ it! All my best wishes to you. Aquileana 😀

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- avian101 on January 29, 2015 at 4:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks dear Aquileana! Best wishes to you too! 🙂
  
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Jane on January 29, 2015 at 8:20 pm said:

The colours of the cardinals just glow! Stunning!

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- avian101 on January 29, 2015 at 10:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jane! 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on February 1, 2015 at 10:21 pm said:

Poor birds, being blown about so roughly! Hope you get a return to milder temperatures soon, H.J!

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- avian101 on February 1, 2015 at 11:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your concern Amy! 🙂
  
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