Picking Up Birding

It is estimated that about 2/3rds of housholds in the United States have birdfeeders in their backyards. Birdfeeders are a pretty big business too. You get get feeders and birdfood at almost any local convenience store here.

I've just recently jumped on the bandwagon. Now I have two feeders outside my apartment. There's just this huge thrill of seeing those feathered creatures congregate and chirp happily as they enjoy their free meal.

It took about 2 weeks before I saw birds visitng my feeder. From about two species, the number has grown to about 6 distinct varieties of birds that drop by. Of course I wouldnt have been interested in birding if it werent for photography. So here are some images for your viewing pleasure:


Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)


Dark-Eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)


Red-Breasted Nuthatch (Sitta Canadensis)


Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)

I've also started a birdfeeder diary on my Pbase site at:
http://www.pbase.com/mikench/birdfeeder

Enjoy!