The Yard Birds

Airedale1 · 03-10-2016, 01:05 PM

Activity at our feeders is increasing. I took these two this week, a male Northern Cardinal and a Black-capped Chickadee. I recently got a new camera body so I was anxious to use it.

beantownbaby · 03-11-2016, 09:09 AM

What gorgeous shots! I saw some chickadees too. Thank you for posting these!

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Airedale1 · 03-11-2016, 10:27 AM

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What gorgeous shots! I saw some chickadees too. Thank you for posting these!

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Thank you, are you from Boston?

SteveA · 03-11-2016, 10:51 AM

Had these guys around my feeders lately .. Couldn't get the Cardinal "clean" like you did!

I feel bad for the Cardinal.. it's been "calling" for the last three days..but I haven't seen a Female.

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Winnisquamer · 03-11-2016, 11:04 AM

Am I the only one who thought this thread was going to be about music?

Water Camper · 03-11-2016, 11:20 AM

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Am I the only one who thought this thread was going to be about music?

No, that was my initial thought also.

Bill

Pineedles · 03-11-2016, 11:37 AM

I love to see cardinals. I guess I just like the color red.

Island Girl · 03-11-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamer

Am I the only one who thought this thread was going to be about music?

Of course we did!!!!

Airedale1 · 03-11-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamer

Am I the only one who thought this thread was going to be about music?

I love when the Yardbirds pose on a branch.

snowflake · 03-11-2016, 04:47 PM

I live outside of Boston and have had very few birds at my feeder this winter. Usually have plenty of cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches as well as a visiting wren and red bellied woodpecker. I've only bought 2 bags of seed. where are they? I wonder if it's because of the mild winter. I've missed them.

SteveA · 03-11-2016, 08:03 PM

They, well some of them, were still around in 2003 and they pulled in a few big names.. even "Slash.." was on this album..

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secondcurve · 03-11-2016, 08:08 PM

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I live outside of Boston and have had very few birds at my feeder this winter. Usually have plenty of cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches as well as a visiting wren and red bellied woodpecker. I've only bought 2 bags of seed. where are they? I wonder if it's because of the mild winter. I've missed them.

I also live outside of Boston (north shore) and my feeder has been quite active. What are you using for seed? I use sunflower hearts (shells removed). Last weekend I even had 4 Bluebirds. The two males were brilliant blue. I have never seen Bluebirds at my feeder before. It was a real treat. They only hung around for a day or so.

beantownbaby · 03-12-2016, 07:38 AM

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Thank you, are you from Boston?

Prior life. Now full time Lakes. Love it.

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Barney Bear · 03-12-2016, 09:05 AM

At our home in southern NH, we have over a dozen different species of birds visiting our feeders. Entrees include black oil sunflower seeds, thistle seeds, a special commercial finch food mix, another special commercial mix of various seeds, kernnels of corn from a farm in Indiana, a delicious homemade mixture of bacon drippings, corn meal and peanut butter put into holes drilled into a short log section, as well as suet blocks. Of course, sguirrels, pineys and chipmunks indulge in our offerings. These repasts are washed down with a vintage selection of water from our heated birdbath.

DRH · 03-14-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Airedale1

Activity at our feeders is increasing. I took these two this week, a male Northern Cardinal and a Black-capped Chickadee. I recently got a new camera body so I was anxious to use it.

Your wildlife photos are always spectacular, Airedale1! Well done!

noreast · 03-14-2016, 05:01 PM

Good god, those are the best pictures I've ever seen! I need a new camera.

Airedale1 · 03-22-2016, 11:05 AM

Thank you for all the very kind comments, I am so happy that others are enjoying my images.

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Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	The Yard Birds Activity at our feeders is increasing. I took these two this week, a male Northern Cardinal and a Black-capped Chickadee. I recently got a new camera body so I was anxious to use it. __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943) Last edited by Airedale1; 03-11-2016 at 10:27 AM.

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SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Awesome Shots Paul !! Had these guys around my feeders lately .. Couldn't get the Cardinal "clean" like you did! I feel bad for the Cardinal.. it's been "calling" for the last three days..but I haven't seen a Female. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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snowflake Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	bird feeders I live outside of Boston and have had very few birds at my feeder this winter. Usually have plenty of cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches as well as a visiting wren and red bellied woodpecker. I've only bought 2 bags of seed. where are they? I wonder if it's because of the mild winter. I've missed them.

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SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	They, well some of them, were still around in 2003 and they pulled in a few big names.. even "Slash.." was on this album.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birdla...ardbirds_album) __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	For The Birds At our home in southern NH, we have over a dozen different species of birds visiting our feeders. Entrees include black oil sunflower seeds, thistle seeds, a special commercial finch food mix, another special commercial mix of various seeds, kernnels of corn from a farm in Indiana, a delicious homemade mixture of bacon drippings, corn meal and peanut butter put into holes drilled into a short log section, as well as suet blocks. Of course, sguirrels, pineys and chipmunks indulge in our offerings. These repasts are washed down with a vintage selection of water from our heated birdbath.

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