Birds are coming back to the feeders....................

A quick look around the garden today assured me that there is still a lot to do. I did gather all the glass balls and ornaments into one spot where they will stay until I can bring them in. I did get the last of my plants inside today. Today, well, sun and rain and snow, repeating that pattern all afternoon. That't it though, or so the weather man said this evening. I doubt I will get much done in the way of moving things but noticed I do still have two things that need to be planted.
So next comes the raking............meanwhile.

We leave our doors open for anyone who needs shelter.

One year we had a raccoon in there, we didn't know until Gerry caught a glimpse one day. That's good, I am sure cats and mice and others all find a cozy corner now and then. Last Spring a Robin took shelter out of the wind. I feel so bad for them all.
So there have been a few visitors since I filled the feeders. This little guy spent the afternoon here. Then some friends came in too.


I watched him for awhile and then took a walk around. I was attracted to the rain on the leaves sparkling in the sun (before it rained and snowed again)



The Holly has a lot of berries.

The Cardinal was rather cooperative.


The Bluejays look handsome


I love how they announce that the feeders are full and the whole tribe shows up.
The cats went out, I kept them in all day. They were not happy about that. Well it was snowing so I opened the door to let a couple of Poodles out and both of the cats thought they were clever and ran out. I had to laugh, they were so pissed. They got out before noticing the snow. Bessie jumped up on the gate and Boots just sat and stared...........hehe. When I let the Poodles back in they dashed for the door. I am keeping them in as much as I can now the birds are coming in. Bessie in particular sits by the feeder.


Bessie will kill the birds and so would Boots.
I liked this shot, Chickadee taking his prize



There's a fairy at the bottom of my garden



A few flowers left


Up and down the street


I look forwards to a variety of birds coming in. It's a pity we don't get a greater variety. I will have to find a place to go and sit to watch other peoples birds.