I have been feeding the birds in the woods for a couple of weeks now. Mostly chickadees, but sometimes a brave nuthatch when I am nearby with my camera. I will have to go replenish the seed stock today. Will probably get shot as this is opening day of deer season. I should put a big bulls-eye on my back and place my tripod upside down on my head. Then someone can bag a three-pointer to stuff and then mount me on their wall.

Winter Birds

While I do not consider myself to be an expert birder, birds do sometimes make great photo subjects. Case in point the chickadees in my back yard. During the daytime hours on weekends they now flock around expecting sunflower seeds when I go to clear the deck of snow (which is everyday). I have also been able to feed them out of my hand. And of course, in time, I decided that they would be good photo subjects. Here is one that I took today.
The pine siskins not wanting to be left out, but not being as bold as the chickadees have let down their guard too.