Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
What to do on a Rainy Saturday? Backyard Birding!
I woke to thunder and lightning and pounding rain which ruined plans to meet a friend for lunch (she’d have a long drive on the freeway and we thought it best to reschedule.)
Regardless of the lousy weather, the birds were out in full force, in between storm gusts.
I replenished the hummingbird feeder and shortly afterwards, the Anna’s arrived.
Lucky for me, I was still outside with my camera when the Downy Woodpecker returned, and I got several shots of the handsome boy. Seems like he may become a regular, hooray!
When he was done the chickadees were next in line.
Meanwhile, back at the old location the squirrels were raiding the seeds. I may have sunflowers popping up all over my yard next year as they seem to bury as much as they eat!
Still, it occupied them while a wren dropped by for suet.
As long as I keep feeders under the tree there’ll be no keeping the squirrels out. I’ll continue playing with feeder types and locations so all can get their fill.
Until then,
~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 
Beautiful photos of these sweet critters, Susanne! ❤️ No rain way down here where it’s full sunshine and 76 degrees. 🌴❤️
Thanks, John! We’ve really had a stormy day but the birds still need to eat!
Yes, they do, little cuties! 🥰
Love the backyard birds!!
Thank you! Me too!
Nice wing blur on the Chickadee photo, Susanne. Good to see everyone getting a turn at the feeders too.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete. They seems to get along pretty good at the feeders!
Making the best of bad weather!
Exactly! I was surprised to see so much bird activity in the storm!
Your backyard is alive with life and fun, Susanne! Even with the rain. It’s our turn today and tomorrow. But there was a break in the clouds last night to see the Aurora!
Thanks, Terri! We’re had lots of rain recently, to make up for our long dry summer, I guess! How cool to see the Aurora! Occasionally we see the northern lights here (so I’m told) but it requires clear skies AND being away from city lights, which is not an easy combination to find. You were lucky to have both!