Rainy day blue jay!
Hi! We’ve been dealing with the stormy remnants of Tropical Storm Faye here in central North Carolina, so I’ve got some wet bird pictures to share with you today. I love cloudy, rainy days for taking pictures outside…you get some really nice shots, and the green colors seem to come alive. Everything just “pops” a little more, as a mentor I had used to say.
Well, if you can’t have bluebirds, you might as well have blue jays, at least for their beauty factor. Blue jays and goldfinches on a rainy day make for fun photography. I’m looking to find a good peanut feeder that will attract jays and woodpeckers but still be safe from squirrels. Any ideas?
We’re taking care of some herbs for a friend, and one of the Carolina wrens (above) has already taking a liking to the basil! Also, I haven’t forgotten about the tanager/oriole pursuit, by the way. Grape jelly is the key, I’ve discovered, and that’s coming up next. Bye! Dave
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Dave,
I am anxious to see the photos you will get of orioles. I have tried to put out orange slices and grape jelly ( last fall) but no orioles appeared to be interested. Im wondering if many orioles frequent SE Pa.
My husband and I both enjoyed your newest photos!
Tina
Thanks, Tina! We have Hurricane Hanna coming our way this weekend and then Ike possibly next week, so the Oriole feeder is on delay now (sadly). I’m eager to try and see our results!
I have downy and red bellied woodpeckers come to my feeders using bird food from Sam’s. Can send pics if you like.
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Hi, buddy! We both enjoyed your last two entries! I especially enjoyed the goldfinch pics. What you’re doing is really neat! :-)