Not Cool…It’s Cold!

After having a glorious day on Saturday we are plunging into the low temperatures again. It is 2:00pm in the afternoon and the temperature reads 34ºF (1º C) as the High for the day. The wind chill makes it feel like 28ºF. The forecast calls for decreasing temperatures for the rest of the week (Below 0º F). As you can see it’s not a pretty picture! Not cool!

The positive thing we have now id that at least we have a bright day instead of the dark and gray days.

I wasn’t deterred by the weather and proceeded to shoot pictures which some of them will be displayed on this post. As always they were shot at different times of the day. Enjoy!

Photo Gallery

Northern Mockingbird

White-breasted Nuthatch

Northern Cardinal (F)

Carolina Wren

Song Sparrow

Mourning Dove, Field Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow

Love kiss for Valentine’s

Chipping Sparrow

Tags: Carolina Wren, Chipping Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Mourning Dove, nature, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, photography, photos of birds, White-breasted Nuthatch

29 thoughts on “Not Cool…It’s Cold!”

Jet Eliot on February 16, 2015 at 8:54 am said:

Cold temperatures are especially tough when you’ve just had a taste of spring. I’m glad the birds are keeping you active and creative, HJ. 🙂

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 10:58 am said:
  
  I have to be like that I will not stop doing what I like to do. I feel like I have a responsibility to Nature and I want to do my part. I don’t believe on looking for other planets to live when I can’t even fix the one we had for so long.
  All the rest is only to exercise my mind and ingenuity…Just like you do! Thanks Jet! 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on February 16, 2015 at 9:44 am said:

Enough of this polar vortex stuff! Love your birds, beautiful pictures.

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 11:01 am said:
  
  I know, I know! It’s not going to stop me from doing what I love to do! Thank you sweetheart! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on February 16, 2015 at 11:00 am said:

What a splendid collection of pictures, I liked the pair of Northern Cardinals the best, you were clever to get that one.

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 11:02 am said:
  
  Thank you Susan, I knew you’d have a kick on that one! 🙂
  
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kathydoremus on February 16, 2015 at 11:17 am said:

Love the sassy Mockingbird. I have been putting out a handful of blueberries and my Mockingbirds have been gobbling them up. Fun to watch them grab the berries in their beaks.

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 11:22 am said:
  
  I consider the Mockingbirds the guardians of the backyard, they can be a bit bossy but when there a predator posing any danger the Mockingbirds would defend the little birds very fiercely. Thank you Kathy! 🙂
  
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  - kathydoremus on February 16, 2015 at 12:01 pm said:
    
    Fitting title for them! I have heard them squawking out there warning when there is a cat or even a snake in the area.
clarepooley33 on February 16, 2015 at 12:50 pm said:

I can’t pick a favourite – as soon as I think I have one I change my mind. The kissing cardinals are lovely though!

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 12:52 pm said:
  
  Thank you Clare! I understand, I like them all too! 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on February 16, 2015 at 2:44 pm said:

Love the little Valentine smooch!

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 2:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks Carol! You’re a romantic woman! 🙂
  
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Poetsmith on February 16, 2015 at 3:38 pm said:

Lovely photos of these beautiful creatures! They still come to visit you even on cold days, friends you do have! 🙂

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  That’s right Iris! I can’t abandon them, they’re loyal too! Thanks! 🙂
  
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  - Poetsmith on February 16, 2015 at 3:51 pm said:
    
    Wonderful, so nice to have someone so kind to them! 🙂
tootlepedal on February 16, 2015 at 5:04 pm said:

You did well to take such good advantage of some good light.

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 8:21 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed! Thank you Tom! 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on February 16, 2015 at 5:20 pm said:

We could do with a bit of that cool here since its going to be over 90F today! Nice selection of small birds.

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 8:22 pm said:
  
  Not just a bit, you can take it all! Thanks Ashley! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on February 16, 2015 at 7:20 pm said:

Wonderful series, HJ, love the Cardinals! And NMockingbird shot too!! 🙂

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 8:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks Donna! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on February 16, 2015 at 7:21 pm said:

BTW HJ, hope you’re hunkered down for the storm, and get none of the ice. Our ground is white now, we’re to get 5-8″ of snow tonight, yippee! 🙂

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- avian101 on February 16, 2015 at 8:26 pm said:
  
  Right this minute is raining buckets but is to turn to ice later. Yach! 😦
  
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Aquileana on February 17, 2015 at 7:02 am said:

Too cold indeed but the birdies look lovely though… Particularly the Northern Mockingbird! ⭐ Great post HJ! ⭐ Best wishes, Aquileana 😀

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- avian101 on February 17, 2015 at 9:58 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Aquileana! 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on February 17, 2015 at 8:23 pm said:

So sorry you have had a return to cold temperatures, H.J! 😦

I always adore your mockingbird photos! And the kissing cardinals are so sweet! ❤

I had a surprise visit from a Carolina wren yesterday! I got a few photos – not stellar ones as the light was horrible, but still good enough for a clear I.D.

We are supposed to get down to -13 Friday. Enough of this already!! Stay warm, my friend!

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- avian101 on February 17, 2015 at 8:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much dear Amy! Please keep warm and comfortable in your home! Put another log in the fire and enjoy a nice reading! 🙂
  
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  - 45DegreesNorth on February 17, 2015 at 8:46 pm said:
    
    Catching up with all my blogging friends is the best reading of all! 🙂