Snowy Morning

It just happened this morning, we woke up to some snow but not to accumulations that we could boast about. There were School closings and they will be closed tomorrow too because the weather forecast calls for more snowy conditions.

It would be totally ridiculous if we were living in New York or New Jersey, but keep in mind that snow is rare in these parts of Georgia, our Counties do not have snow plows to clean up or sand/salt spreader trucks for the roads or streets. However, even if it snows 1 inch and then the weather temperature drops suddenly, the snow would freeze and become extremely dangerous! We wouldn’t be able drive over any icy road.

I was happy though, going out there to my backyard and clean the feeders and refill them with seeds. Immediately after I could see many birds all over the deck and surrounding areas eating. That made me very happy! It allowed me to get some pictures too!

Photo Gallery

Mourning Doves

American Goldfinch and Northern Cardinal

Chipping Sparrow and American Goldfinches

American Goldfinch

Song Sparrow

American Goldfinch

White-throated Sparrow and Northern Cardinal (F)

Field Sparrow

American Goldfinches

Northern Cardinal (F)

American Goldfinch (M)

Tags: American Goldfinch, birds, Field Sparrow, Mourning Dove, nature, Northern Cardinal, photography, photos of birds, White-Throated Sparrow

34 thoughts on “Snowy Morning”

Jet Eliot on February 25, 2015 at 10:01 am said:

Brrrr…your birds are so lucky to have you out there replenishing their supplies! Stay warm HJ! 😀

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 10:45 am said:
  
  Thank you Jet! I’m trying to do that! 🙂
  
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Dipyaman Roy on February 25, 2015 at 10:17 am said:

Reblogged this on Dipyaman Roy.

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 10:50 am said:
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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  - Dipyaman Roy on March 1, 2015 at 11:01 pm said:
    
    I nominated you for Liebster Award
vanerpaddel on February 25, 2015 at 11:57 am said:

Are you like me? Sitting still and wait for the birds come close enought for a picture.. 🙂
I have giving you a challange on my blog..
The rules are simple:
1) post a black & white photo daily for 5 days
2) Invite someone different to participate each day. (because no one wants to play alone!)
Feel free to join if you want..

5 Day Black & White Challenge: Day 1

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 1:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you for the invitation but I have to decline, I don’t have enough time already for all the things I do daily! 🙂
  
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  - vanerpaddel on February 25, 2015 at 5:22 pm said:
    
    No problems(I normally decline these kind of request myself) 🙂
Poetsmith on February 25, 2015 at 12:35 pm said:

Yes, keep warm and take care! Perhaps we can send some tropical sunshine to you 🙂

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 1:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Iris! That would be highly appreciated! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on February 25, 2015 at 4:04 pm said:

I loved the American Goldfinch in the snow.

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 4:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Susan! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on February 25, 2015 at 5:14 pm said:

A good selection of visitors. Like you, because we don’t get snow often, we are often in difficulties with small amounts of snow because we don’t have a lot of equipment to hand.

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  I though that it was common to get snow where you live. Especially with the amount of rain that you get. I was mistaken about it. Thanks Tom for sharing! 🙂
  
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  - tootlepedal on February 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm said:
    
    The north of Scotland gets plenty of snow but here in the south west, deep snow is a rarity. Last year we didn’t see any snow at all.
Cynthia Reyes on February 25, 2015 at 5:19 pm said:

Snow in Georgia!! Maybe you’d like some more? We have lots. Just say the word!
Lovely avian scenes.

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you, no! Poor birds, they are not so happy about it! Thanks Cynthia for your comment! 🙂
  
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Tiny on February 25, 2015 at 6:16 pm said:

I’m happy to see your birds eagerly biting into the food on a cold day 🙂 I hope the wet snow doesn’t freeze over so you can be out and about tomorrow.

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 7:57 pm said:
  
  It began to snow again in the late afternoon and I think that will turn into rain. Not a good thing if it freezes overnight. The birds have been munching all day so they should be fine till tomorrow morning. Thanks Tiny! 🙂
  
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  - Tiny on February 25, 2015 at 7:59 pm said:
    
    Keep safe! And warm!
clarepooley33 on February 25, 2015 at 8:08 pm said:

Poor cold birds! They are lucky to have you to care for them.

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- avian101 on February 25, 2015 at 8:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your nice words Clare! 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on February 26, 2015 at 6:46 am said:

I’m very certain that your actions made your bird friends very very happy, too, HJ!

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- avian101 on February 26, 2015 at 10:54 am said:
  
  I believe so! I know it actually makes their lives a bit easier! Thanks Carol! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on February 26, 2015 at 7:42 am said:

These are wonderful! And I love seeing the unusual snow in your captures, HJ! 🙂 Be safe!

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- avian101 on February 26, 2015 at 10:57 am said:
  
  Thanks Donna! It’s a good feeling to spread a bit of love around…Who knows?, it might get contagious! 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on February 26, 2015 at 9:15 pm said:

Here’s hoping to a return to more normal conditions soon, H.J! At least the snow gave you the opportunity for some different photos! We are supposed to get more snow here in Michigan on Sunday. Spring cannot come soon enough for me!

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- avian101 on February 26, 2015 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  I know that Michigan gets very cold and winters are known to be harsh. I can’t wait to be enjoying Spring! Thank you for sharing Amy! 🙂
  
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Aquileana on February 27, 2015 at 12:44 am said:

Oh those tiny birds surrounded with the white cold snow… They are so strong, don´t you think… Unbelievable and admirable at the same time. Love and all the best to you HJ. Aquileana 😎

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 10:25 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Aquileana! Yes they are! Hugs and best wishes for you! 🙂
  
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Emma Sarah Tennant on March 1, 2015 at 5:44 am said:

Just catching up on blog reading today and these pictures are very cheering! Wonderful 🙂

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avian101 on March 1, 2015 at 9:30 am said:

Thank you very much Emma! 🙂

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Aunt Beulah on March 25, 2015 at 10:31 pm said:

As an amateur bird watcher living in country still too cold for birds other than crows and magpies, I was thrilled to see your photographs of birds I recognized; your post reassured me that eventually birds will come to my feeders as well.

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- avian101 on March 25, 2015 at 11:14 pm said:
  
  Yes,I don’t see why not. Unless you don’t refill the feeders! Thank you J.! 🙂
  
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