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Afternoon at the Feeder

June 30, 2015 by Tricia Booker Photography

It was a busy day at the feeders, and an American Goldfinch even flew in for a quick drink and bath during a break in the action as the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds paused to rest. With more than a half-dozen birds tussling over the three feeders on our deck, you might think there’s a limited supply at hand. But, thanks to the recent news on the dangers of excess sugar in the diets of human beings, there’s plenty to spare in […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: american goldfinch, bird, bird feeder, nature, Nikon D810, photography, ruby throated hummingbird, Virginia

Brave Chickadee

February 9, 2015 by Tricia Booker Photography

The little Chickadee sometimes escapes my attention when the flamboyant Cardinals and adorable Carolina Wrens are dominating the bird feeders. But then I’ll go out into the yard to refill the bird feeders, and the Chickadees will be the only birds hovering nearby, just waiting for me to take a step away so they can fly over and enjoy the fresh seed. They may be diminutive and not all that flashy, but in my yard they’re the bravest of […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: bird, bird feeder, brave, Chickadee, nature, Nikon D800E, photography, suet

Spring Blues

May 7, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

Spring has been slow to arrive in Virginia this year, but maybe that’s been good for bird watching. I’ve been fortunate to entertain some new species this month at the feeders, including a flock of Indigo Buntings. Today, they hung out at the feeders for several hours on a cold and rainy morning, and I was able to catch a few photos in between the thunderstorms. I’ve seen these beautiful blue birds pass through during previous years, so I have […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: bird, bird feeder, Indigo Bunting, nature, Nikon D3s, photography, Red-Bellied Woodpecker, spring

Guy Week on the Mountain

April 15, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

We’ve spent time over the past week preparing for spring, and one of my projects was to transition the winter bird feeding stations for the new season. The ground was finally soft enough for me to install a new feeding station, which now holds a variety of feeders, including a squirrel-proof model! Over the past few days I’ve observed the results, and so far no squirrels have managed to figure it out. They do hang out under the feeders, harvesting […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: bird, bird feeder, nature, Nikon D3s, photography, spring, Virginia

In My Yard

March 4, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

Today the yard was busy with visitors searching for a morning meal. The birds had an easier time than the deer, however, as their breakfast was provided in exchange for a few photos. The deer browsed on the tender tips of some new growth in the front yard, but they didn’t remain long. Their tracks meandered through the new-fallen snow as they traversed the property, checking out the woodpile as well as the remaining dry grass underneath the decks. The […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: A-Z Challenge, bird, bird feeder, deer, Nikon D3s, photography, snow, white-tail deer, winter, woodpecker

Snow More Birds

March 3, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

A mob broke out on the mountain today, with at least 10 different species of birds taking shelter from the ice and snow on my front porch. They chirped and chattered at one another, but it appeared that everyone had a turn grabbing a seed or nut. I even had to refill midday due to all of the action. The alphas on the feeders were certainly the Cardinals, but the Nuthatches and woodpeckers (Hairy, Downy and Red-Bellied) took command when […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: bird feeder, birds, nature, Nikon D3s, photography, snow, Virginia

Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition

January 24, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

The squirrel in the bird feeder is one of my regular challenges, and although I’ve seen squirrel feeders at the farm and garden stores, I’ve not yet purchased one. I have a feeling that the squirrels would simply bypass the obvious, because I believe they enjoy the challenge of scaling the front porch railings, leaping across the abyss to commandeer the feeder and chasing off the birds. Although it might not be an unusual juxtaposition in the scheme of things–and […]

Categories: Nature, Photography • Tags: bird feeder, juxtaposition, nature, Nikon D800E, squirrel, Weekly Photo Challenge, winter

Squirrels: The Ultimate Adversaries

January 10, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

This winter, we’ve tried a variety of squirrel proofing for our bird feeders. But, so far, we’ve failed miserably. Each day, a half-dozen squirrels feast on our bird feed and fight and chase one another up and down trees and all over the yard, scaring off the birds. My favorite feeder isn’t squirrel proof, so my husband took it on as his personal quest to create a barrier to prevent the squirrels from accessing the seed. After purchasing a variety […]

Categories: Birds, Nature • Tags: battle, bird feeder, birds, Nikon D3s, photography, postaday, postaday 2013, squirrel proofing, squirrels, war

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