Bossy Birds

The blue jays were very busy at the feeders today.
A biting wind was blowing, and when the temperatures drop more birds flock to the food.

Um, excuse me Buddy.......we were here first!

The bossy jays were not happy to share the seeds with this starling.

Nobody loves me....guess I'll go eat worms.

Poor little guy.......

But he didn't let it get him down.....he found something better.

Ross made this orange/apple feeder last spring, hoping to attract a few Baltimore Orioles....but we only saw a couple, and they didn't seem to take an interest in the feeder.

We've found another use for it this winter. I made suet cakes and stuck them on the nails. To keep them in place I covered them with a net bag. This downy woodpecker is enjoying a nice feed.
We'll try again in the spring to attract the orioles with fruit.

Last week poor Phoebe hurt her foot and was feeling pretty miserable. Ross gave her a series of penicillin shots and she's walking on it much better now.

She is Zoey's sister and has the same big feet. She also has that same loveable nature that Zoey had.

Toby, their brother also had another sore foot the week before. I wish I knew how they were hurting their feet.

The weather is supposed to be very cold for the next few days so we'll have to hibernate. Being outside in the freezing wind today was not at all pleasant.

I hope you all enjoy your weekend!