Bluebird, Woodpecker, Cardinal & other Backyard Birds

Sometimes I tend to dismiss the commor birds I see in my own backyard, yet many of them are as beautiful as any I've seen elsewhere. However, taking pictures through a window doesn't always produce the clearest results. Although I can clean the windows on the inside, the outsides are more difficult. And then there's the glare. Many times the best lighting is when the greatest glare occurs. Nevertheless, I've decided to include here some pictures taken through those less than sparkling, glary windows.

These pictures are some of my favorites. Last summer I allowed parts of my backyard to become more like a meadow than a yard. Some of my neighbors questioned my choice, but since it wasn't visible from the road, I felt the benefit for the birds outweighed the concern about its scraggly appearance. And I thought it beautiful.

                                                                     Goldfinch

                                                                     And with the female


This little bluebird and his mate were visiting my feeders for a few weeks this winter. Unfortuneately, I didn't get a good picture of her.

 

Mr. Cardinal and his wife are often enjoying my feeders. Actually, although the female isn't bright red like he is, I think she's equally beautiful.

 

This Red-bellied Woodpecker is probably waiting till he thinks it's safe to dine on the suet near that tree.

 

 

This White-throated Sparrow is one of many different Sparrows that feed in my yard. They love sitting on the fence and hiding in the Cyress trees behind it.