The Queen of the Boardwalk, a Northern Cardinal, and a female Red-bellied Woodpecker visit the Hand of Snacks. The Queen is briefly interrupted but she returns to finish her meal.
Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, a male Red-bellied Woodpecker who decides to dine in for a bit visit the Hand of Snacks. This is a different Red-bellied Woodpecker from yesterday. His coloring is different; he does not have as much red as on the upper part of the chest
A male Red-bellied Woodpecker makes a few visits to the Hand of Snacks for sunflower seeds, peanuts, and suet nuggets. When the temps are negative Fahrenheit that’s when the gloves come out (I still don’t like wearing them😆)
Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and a Downy Woodpecker visit the Hand of Snacks on a snowy morning. I didn’t realize I had a sunflower seed stuck to my thumb until a Tuftie helps me out (around the 3:30 mark) 😆
Even eagles have to hit the brakes every once in a while. No drive thru windows for them, just a plunge into cold salt water for a bite sized snack. And when that snack is a small hake fish? It’s a repeat trip. Think chicken strips. How many can you eat in one sitting?
Tufted Titmice, a Black-capped Chickadee, and a male Downy Woodpecker visit the Hand of Snacks. At one point the Downy is holding on with one foot while a Tuftie hovers nearby.
A Tufted Titmouse grabs a peanut before a Blue Jays drops in for an in-the-shell peanut. Most Blue Jays won’t stop by but this one will make a go for it.
Perched atop her throne of razor sharp oysters, the alpha female eagle of the area happily devours her meal of fresh fish.
It can be challenging to identify eagles when they are adults and while they do look similar, if you look closely you will always see subtle little l
Surrounded by gusty gales, massive waves and dozens of hungry pelicans, this young Osprey is fighting to secure its floppy catch, a huge mullet. The sooner the better because advertising a fish this large isn’t a great idea.
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❤️ According to a study from the University of Michigan: "Spending a few minutes listening to birdsong reduces our anxiety and stress for up to 8 hours. It's more therapeutic than some anti-anxiety medications."
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The King of the Boardwalk, a Northern Cardinal, visiting the Hand of Snacks. He’s going through a molt, which has left him with one big feather for his crest.