Robins in the snow on Monday

The snow looked so magical on Monday...

the robins were eating the sumac

lovely to see....

The First Sign of Spring

Several days ago we actually saw our first sign of spring

even though we were surrounded by tall snowbanks.

It gave us hope.

It was actually warm enough to melt some snow along the

road into a puddle.

Robins and cedar waxwings were enjoying a bird bath,

splashing and frolicking.

A wondrous sight to behold.

Winter Robins and Squirrels

My heart goes out to the robins and other wildlife

who are enduring this very cold and snowy winter.

This particular squirrel is very inquisitive
and persistent in attempts to get the
sunflower seeds inside a squirrel proof cage.

Today's Birds

Among the birds who visited our yard on Friday
were the tufted titmouse and the robin.

It is awfully early for robins to be here!

A Lovely Day for Birds

The weather is improving...more comfortable
temperatures and lower humidity..think we
all appreciate this, including the birds.

This robin is hiding in the wisteria vines,
a wonderful shady spot and out of sight.

The hummingbird made many visits to the
lilies and honeysuckle today... I am always
so happy to see her!

The Robins Are Back!

Way up in the tall trees,
the robins have returned,
lit by the early morning sun.

Another Snowy Day

Ellie May and I spent the day inside working
on art, watching the snow gently fall and keeping
an eye on the birds visiting the yard in search of food...
we have sunflower seeds, suet and apples to offer.

A Snowy Day for the Birds

The apples left behind on the trees are
providing sustenance for the robins...
while the Blue Jays are taking turns
with the suet cake, although one seems to
be in control of it!

It's now late afternoon and the snow has stopped...
this darling bird is ready to take flight!

The Robins Are Here!

Flocks of robins have landed in our apple trees this
morning...they should be in the south during the
winter and I wonder why they are here in snowy
Maine in early January!

Overwhelmed

This robin seemed overwhelmed in the
midst of all of these apples in our yard.
We had saved them through the winter
and though they don't look edible for us,
hopefully they will provide sustenance
for some birds during this cold
spell in March in Maine.

Apples For the Birds

If you are having a cold snowy winter, how
about throwing some apples out in your
yard for the birds to help them survive the
winter. The robins really like apples!