It's been slow..................

It has been very slow around here. I don't know what the problem is. The birds have just not been around. I made up some new treats for the suet cages. That brought in some Starlings. This afternoon two Chickadees did stop by. It has not been that cold, not really. We did get a new dusting of snow on top of all the junk I put out there. No one came and ate the bread.It was quite by chance that I saw the Chickadee who was fluffed up and cold. Then noticed there were two, lucky my camera was handy. It is not often they sit still for long. So here are a few close ups I was able to get.


I just love this shot, he sees me but is not going anywhere


They would go down for a seed, come back and eat it and warm up again before going for another.


The Starlings came but not many. They made the most of the new treat.


I make the treat with coconut oil that is solid when cold. Mix with peanut butter and a whole load of birdseeds and peanuts.

They love it. Especially the Woodpeckers


Waiting for the Starlings to leave

I did see Mr and Mrs Cardinal this morning but they were not hanging around for pictures. This year they have been really jumpy, usually other times they ignore me. I wonder if that dang Hawk that hung around has put everyone off. Hmmmmm I sure hope they come back soon.